Mercedez Byers
Euless
Summary
Professional Packaging Machine Operator with extensive hands-on experience in operating and maintaining production machinery. Adept in ensuring high-quality, efficient production while adhering to safety standards and protocols. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving operational goals, adaptable to changing demands, and dependable in delivering consistent results. Skills include machine setup, troubleshooting, and quality control, with proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Machine Operator
Frito Lay
02.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
- Replenished packaging supplies such as printer ribbon and boxes to maintain inventory.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.
- Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting packaging equipment issues.
- Enhanced production speed with a focus on optimizing machine settings and processes.
Quality Control Technician
Frito Lay
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
Bean Dip Cook
Frito Lay
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve dip quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
PROCESSING OPERATOR
Frito Lay
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Operating process related equipment and plant process control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner
- Optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions using process control and process information systems including; process levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates
- Collecting and reporting plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, costs yields
- Performing analytical checks, adjusting control systems and manually operated equipment based on process and lab data
- Determining root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment performance through use of troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
- Identifying opportunities for improvement and makes improvements when appropriate
- Performing individual duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship
- Performing process equipment troubleshooting, routine equipment repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance
- Performing daily tasks efficiently using the appropriate computer tools and software
- Ensuring operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
ORDER SELECTOR
Frito Lay
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Accurately pick appropriate product on an automatic belt picking system, while using required technology such as Pick-To-Light and Vulcan
- Audit cases for accuracy
- Review and correct issues with problem cases for various reasons (label/scanning issues, etc.)
- Load trailers via carts or stack cases on the floor of a truck trailer
- Ensure successful individual performance by meeting or exceeding performance time standards
- Monitor label/print machines to ensure no jams
- Clear jams if necessary and ensure cases route accurately
- Utilize WCS (Warehouse Control System) to address system faults
- Operate auto case erector (ACE)
- Empty Carton Recycle, which requires organizing cartons and putting usable cartons back into the GES system
- Carton unloading, sorting, orienting, bailing & trailer loading prep
- Proper cart handling and storage throughout the warehouse & trailers loading and unloading process
- Autonomous maintenance activity as required by task
- Individuals will be required to successfully complete certifications in various tasks
- Participate in team meetings and training
- Distribute product and assist in weekly product inventory
- General housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks as required (e.g
- You may be asked to sweep the floor, help clean a trailer, take out the trash, etc.)
- All other duties as assigned
PACKER
Shearer's Foods
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Monitoring snacks traveling through the production process
- Packaging finished goods into cartons
- Checking, verifying, packing, and moving product
- Inspecting finished product and assuring quality
- Taking pride in contributing to the overall cleanliness and efficient operation of your facility
- Supporting your team as needed
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL EDUCATION
Albert Powell High School
Yuba City, CA12.2009
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Data Entry
- Product Organization
- Material Transportation
- Quality Control
- Machine operation
- Production monitoring
- Stress tolerance
- Efficiency optimization
- Equipment setup
- Warehouse safety
- Product inspection
- Equipment operations
Certification
- Lock Out Tag Out Training - 2025-2028
Timeline
Packaging Machine Operator
Frito Lay
02.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Frito Lay
08.2023 - 02.2024
Bean Dip Cook
Frito Lay
12.2022 - 08.2023
PROCESSING OPERATOR
Frito Lay
01.2021 - 11.2022
ORDER SELECTOR
Frito Lay
01.2018 - 12.2020
PACKER
Shearer's Foods
08.2014 - 01.2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL EDUCATION
Albert Powell High School
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