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Melissa Morales

Lead packer and inventory specialist
Westminster,CO

Summary

Packaging Lead offering experience overseeing efficiency and accuracy of packing team's daily activities. Highly skilled at training, supervising, and coaching packers to maintain peak productivity. Talented at recordkeeping and deep knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Seattle Fish Co/Lombardi Brothers Meats
Denver, CO

Packaging Lead
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensured proper functioning of packaging equipment and addressed any malfunctions or breakdowns.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing daily production activities, including cost analysis information when needed.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding order status or delivery times by obtaining accurate information from other departments within the organization.
  • Utilized automated equipment to print, cut, and apply labels to containers or packages.
  • Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as training sessions.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure accurate completion of tasks related to labeling projects.
  • Adjusted machine settings in order to meet specific customer requirements.
  • Provided support to other departments as needed regarding labeling issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable labeling regulations.
  • Identified potential problems related to the labeling process and took corrective action when possible.
  • Received and processed orders for customized labels promptly and accurately.
  • Inspected labels for quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted with inventory management of supplies used for labeling.
  • Performed regular maintenance on label printing machines.
  • Monitored stock levels of necessary materials used for labeling products.
  • Operated labeling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Accurately labeled products according to customer specifications.
  • Verified and corrected product labels for accuracy.
  • Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
  • Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
  • Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
  • Assembled cartons and applied pads to crate to prepare for product packing.
  • Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
  • Sorted, graded and weighed products, verifying and adjusting products to meet specifications.
  • Operated and tended product packaging machines.
  • Attached labels to packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
  • Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
  • Cleaned, oiled and made valve or guide adjustments to machinery and equipment.
  • Increased line efficiency and reduced accidents through 5S program implementation.

Seattle Fish Co/Lombardi Brothers Meats
Denver, CO

Inventory Specialist
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce overhead expenses.
  • Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
  • Identified obsolete or slow moving items for disposal or sale at discounted prices.
  • Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
  • Tracked shipments from suppliers to confirm receipt of goods in a timely manner.
  • Performed root cause analysis of variances between actual vs expected results.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the organization.
  • Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
  • Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for receiving goods into the warehouse.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
  • Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
  • Led physical counts and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Identified and resolved inventory problems, including damaged or lost items.
  • Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
  • Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
  • Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
  • Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
  • Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
  • Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
  • Managed purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Worked closely with purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
  • Responded promptly to requests from customers regarding product availability.

Education

Heritage Community College
Wheat Ridge, CO

N/A from Massage Therapist
08.2003 - 09.2005

University Overview

Skills

  • Labeling compliance
  • Lead packer
  • Lead specialist
  • Inventory assistant

References

References
References available upon request.

Software

Canopy

Timeline

Packaging Lead
Seattle Fish Co/Lombardi Brothers Meats
01.2022 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Seattle Fish Co/Lombardi Brothers Meats
01.2022 - Current
Heritage Community College
N/A from Massage Therapist
08.2003 - 09.2005

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