Matthew Hawkins

Attending various temporary manufacturing positions with companies including:

Genfoot America - Colechester, VT

Perrigo - Georgia, VT

Swift Foods - Swanton, VT

• Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Operated all loaders, ejectors and hoist equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
• Maneuvered swivel-hooks, forklift trucks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
• Use of proper PPE for prep and set up of sharp blades and slitters for exact measures of product orders to be produced
• Sample collection

• Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
• Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
• Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
• Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring, wellhead surveillance and well testing.
• Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
• Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.

• Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
• Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
• Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
• Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
• Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
• Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.

• Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
• Executed month-end inventory counts to identify discrepancies.
• Resolved problems of missing merchandise, delivery cancellations, and incomplete deliveries.
• Monitored [Type] material system for fault-free operations to promote safety for team.
• Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using [Software].
• Reviewed outbound merchandise for errors or complications to protect employer reputation and boost customer satisfaction ratings.
• Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
• Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
• Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
• Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
• Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
• Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
• Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
• Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
• Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.

• Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Checked inventory supply and stock bins to maintain proper stock levels.
• Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
• Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
• Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to [Number] pounds.
• Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.

• Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
• Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
• Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.

• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
• Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
• Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
• Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
• Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
• Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
• Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
• Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
• Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
• Compared shipments received with purchase orders to cross-reference goods ordered with goods received.
• Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
• Improved efficiency with quick and accurate loading of boxes.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
• Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.

• Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
• Prepared pallet orders per forklift loading on to loading docks and trucks.
• Compared shipments received with purchase orders to cross-reference goods ordered with goods received.
• Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
• Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
• Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving.

• Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
• Updated daily logs with regular shift activities and incident details.
• Completed customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
• Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
• Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
• Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
• Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
• Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
• Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
• Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
• Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
• Received new stock and input values into computer system.
• Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
• Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 80 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
• Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
• Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.

• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
• Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.

• Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
• Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
• Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
• Updated daily records with routine activities and special incident information.
• Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
• Determined project specifications and task prioritization by carefully reviewing work orders and related documents.
• Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
• Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
• Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.
• Checked products carefully with screens and bagged large batches and smaller quality according to order specifications.
• Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders.
• Tended accessory equipment to move and place materials during production process