Orlando Zenon
Chicago,USA
Summary
Results-driven Machine Operator and Line Lead with 9 years of experience in diverse manufacturing, warehouse, and sanitation environments. Proven expertise in quality control, team leadership, equipment repair, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication in multicultural settings. Eager to contribute strong mechanical, organizational, and supervisory skills in roles such as Quality Control Technician, Line Leader, or Material Handler within a dynamic organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Lapham-Hickey Steel-Chicago
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Monitored machine operations during production to detect any issues or malfunctions and took corrective actions promptly
- Implemented safety protocols and followed all company policies to maintain a safe working environment
- Assisted in the training of new machine operators on equipment operation procedures and safety guidelines
- Safely operated heavy machinery following established safety guidelines at all times
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to machine operations and workplace safety
- Followed blueprints, work orders, or other specifications to set up machines for production runs
Sanitation
Factor-Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with industry regulations
- Performed routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces
- Demonstrated attention to detail while sanitizing high-touch surfaces frequently touched by customers or employees
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations related to sanitation practices
- Ensured proper disposal of waste materials following established protocols
Line Lead
Menasha Packaging-Chicago
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Operated packaging machinery to efficiently package products according to company standards
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of packages onto delivery trucks or shipping containers
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring optimal workflow throughout the packaging process
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and deadlines
Customer Service
Jiffy Lube-Chicago
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Detailing and tune ups of vehicle's
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge to effectively assist customers with their questions and concerns
Education
General Studies - High school
Senn High School
Chicago, IL06.1995
Studio Art - Trade school
Chicago, IL03.1994
Skills
- Metalworking expertise
- Effective organizational skills
- Logistics and delivery expertise
- Effective team leadership
- Hospitality experience
- Developing manufacturing SOPs
- Precision manual machining
- Precision assembly
- Product packaging
- Injection molding expertise
- Commercial sanitation expertise
- Maintenance and repair of equipment
- Industrial sanitation
- Interior and exterior painting
- Experience in commercial construction
- Experience with injection molding processes
- Strong verbal communication
- Microsoft Outlook
- Machining
- Pallet jack
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Industrial mechanic experience
- Heavy equipment hydraulic pump repair
- Materials handling
- Managing production or assembly teams
- Facilities maintenance
- Managing hospitality teams
- Shipping & Receiving
- Managing cleaning or sanitation teams
- Manager experience
- Leadership
- Precision measuring
- Managing teams in warehouse setting
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Team management
- Residential building sanitation management experience
- Overhead cranes
- Vendor management
- Forklift
- Custodial experience
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Service technician experience
- Janitorial experience
- Pressure washers
- Packaging (food)
- Industrial equipment
- Warehouse experience
- Machine operation
- Product inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- Auditing techniques
- Production troubleshooting
- ISO standards
- Compliance verification
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Languages
Spanish
English
Polish
Timeline
Machine Operator
Lapham-Hickey Steel-Chicago
09.2020 - 09.2023
Sanitation
Factor-Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2020
Line Lead
Menasha Packaging-Chicago
09.2015 - 09.2017
Customer Service
Jiffy Lube-Chicago
05.2013 - 05.2015
Studio Art - Trade school
General Studies - High school
Senn High School
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer