Melissa Richards
Osceola,AR
Summary
Results-driven Distribution/Process Specification Specialist at American Greetings with a strong background in quality control and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and train new associates. Dependable team player skilled in assembly and production, committed to maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workplace.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Line
Denso Manufacturing
Osceola, AR
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Distribution/Process Specification Specialist
American Greetings
Osceola, AR
05.2001 - 05.2021
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes
- Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate
- Trained new associates
- Quality Control
- Accurate and timely production and delivery of materials and finishing components to designated area as well as outside vendors
- Maintain sequence of work schedule by ordering and realigning the work as due dates change
- Filing
- Continuous monitoring of inventory for reordering of stock
- Specialist have to assist machine operators with their needs
- Cut and paste images to magnesium, copper, and brass plates on computer using PDF files
- Usage of Plotter and Liberator
- Receive and Send emails
- Maintain clean work area and desk area
- Maintain 5S
Die Cutter Machine Operator
Fruit Of The Loom Inc.
Osceola, AR
08.1992 - 03.2001
- Chosen to be Activating Supervisor...take the place of the Supervisor when they had scheduled time off, such as vacation, sick time, etc.
- Set computer on machine to the correct size, length, and width to cut the fabric
- Inspect fabric for defects
- Carefully stack finished cuts in a cage for next operation
- Made metal die boards for machines using blades and benders to cut different size fabric
- Repaired die boards
- Kept work area clean and neat for safety
Education
High School Diploma -
Rivercrest High School
Wilson, AR05.1992
Skills
- Assembly and Production
- Sampling procedures/ Quality Control
- Material Handler
- 10 key calculator
- Good communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
- Quick/Easy learner
- Dependable
- Typing
- Safety-oriented
Timeline
HVAC Line
Denso Manufacturing
10.2021 - 05.2025
Distribution/Process Specification Specialist
American Greetings
05.2001 - 05.2021
Die Cutter Machine Operator
Fruit Of The Loom Inc.
08.1992 - 03.2001
High School Diploma -
Rivercrest High School