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Meredith Whitson

Warner Robins,Georgia

Summary

Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality plastic products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a manager role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a manager role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hands-on Machine Operator offering 2 years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines.2

Work History

Machine Operator

IPL-Encore Plastics
Forsyth, GA
10.29-21 - 6.9-23
  • Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.

Assembly Operator

YKK-USA
Macon, GA
2.13-18 - 9.25-20
  • Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
  • Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
  • Packaged [Number]+ completed products per day and efficiently prepared shipments.
  • Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Stacked labeled packages onto pallets and wrapped with shrink wrap to prepare for shipping.

Material Handler IIIYKK-AP

YKK-AP
Macon, GA
6.16-20 - 10.15-22
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.

General Labor Worker

Perdue Farms, Inc.
Perry, GA
5.2-18 - 1.19-21
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.

Travel Merchandising

ProVantage Solutions
Macon, GA
4.16-17 - 9.27-21
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimnize group productivity.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
  • Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
  • Conducted thorough quality checks to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management regarding performance.
  • Documented production levels and materials used to keep management informed.
  • Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
  • Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.

Shift Manager

Checkers Rally's
Warner Robins, GA
10.18-09 - 11.2-13
  • Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
  • Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
  • Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service.
  • Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
  • Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
  • Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
  • Reviewed financial statements to meet targets during shift.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Denver, CO
05.2002

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Machinery Operation
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Computer Skills
  • Good Communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Shipping and Labeling
  • Production Equipment Experience
  • Machinery Operations
  • Workplace Safety
  • Machine Operation
  • Teamwork and Coordination
  • Material Handling
  • Incident Reporting
  • Materials Assembly
  • Teamwork and Communication

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted from team member to shift manager, in less than 12-months.
  • Recognized as Employee of the employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions.

Timeline

Machine Operator

IPL-Encore Plastics
10.29-21 - 6.9-23

Assembly Operator

YKK-USA
2.13-18 - 9.25-20

Material Handler IIIYKK-AP

YKK-AP
6.16-20 - 10.15-22

General Labor Worker

Perdue Farms, Inc.
5.2-18 - 1.19-21

Travel Merchandising

ProVantage Solutions
4.16-17 - 9.27-21

Shift Manager

Checkers Rally's
10.18-09 - 11.2-13

High School Diploma -

East High School
Meredith Whitson