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Melissa Walton

Trumann

Summary

Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Basic Operator

Manpower Staffing
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.

Machine Operator

Hytrol Conveyor Company
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
  • Maintained proper chemical inventories.
  • Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
  • Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
  • Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.

Palletizer Operator Lidding Machine Operator

Express Employment/Nice Pak
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Followed safety protocols when operating machinery, including wearing protective gear at all times.
  • Checked labels against customer orders prior to loading onto trucks for delivery.
  • Troubleshoot minor problems with machines quickly to minimize downtime on the production floor.
  • Identified and removed defective products from the production line.
  • Worked closely with other operators to coordinate efficient movement of product through the line.
  • Verified accuracy of packed goods before moving them along the production line.
  • Reported any issues with machines or product quality immediately to supervisors.
  • Operated palletizing equipment to stack and wrap finished product.
  • Inspected machinery for safe operation before beginning work shift.
  • Performed daily maintenance on palletizer equipment, such as lubricating parts.
  • Monitored conveyor belts for jams or clogs during the palletizing process.
  • Assisted in unloading of raw materials into the production line.
  • Loaded cardboard boxes onto conveyor belt manually in preparation for palletizing process.
  • Managed inventory levels of packing supplies, such as stretch wrap, tape, and labels.
  • Adjusted machine settings to ensure proper packaging size and weight specifications were met.
  • Ensured that production lines ran smoothly by monitoring them continuously.
  • Stacked boxes onto pallets according to customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained a clean work area throughout the shift by disposing of waste properly.
  • Wrapped each loaded pallet securely using stretch film wrappers and shrink-wrapping machines.
  • Recorded details about each order processed, including number of units shipped and destination address.
  • Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
  • Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
  • Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Assembled cartons and applied pads to crate to prepare for product packing.
  • Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons.
  • Supplied materials to feeding devices, spindles or hoppers and unloaded completed packaged products.
  • Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
  • Operated and tended product packaging machines.

Implementer Teacher Assistant

Focus
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.

Secretary

Restoration House Ministries
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Enhanced visibility of office policies by creating and distributing employee handbook.
  • Maintained executive appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Provided comprehensive support to new staff, facilitating faster integration into team.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Williams Baptist College
Walnut Ridge, AR

High School Diploma -

Trumann High School
Trumann, AR
05-1998

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Project Management
  • Tool operation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Troubleshooting
  • Machine Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Loading and unloading
  • Hand and Foot Coordination
  • Data Entry
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Materials Handling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Collaborative learning
  • Special education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student relations
  • Time management
  • Clear communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Student engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent interaction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Goal setting
  • Student motivation
  • Student interaction
  • Student assessment
  • Academic advisement
  • Peer interaction
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Decision-making
  • Office administration
  • Organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service
  • File management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Supply restocking
  • File systems management
  • Mail distribution
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Appointment coordination
  • Database management
  • Digital file management
  • Record preparation
  • Payment posting
  • Expense tracking
  • Data verification
  • Accounts payable

Education and Training

other,other

Timeline

Basic Operator

Manpower Staffing
03.2024 - Current

Machine Operator

Hytrol Conveyor Company
01.2023 - 12.2023

Implementer Teacher Assistant

Focus
09.2019 - 06.2020

Palletizer Operator Lidding Machine Operator

Express Employment/Nice Pak
06.2019 - 03.2022

Secretary

Restoration House Ministries
09.2017 - 05.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Williams Baptist College

High School Diploma -

Trumann High School
Melissa Walton