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Miriam Luva Martinez

Plymouth,IN

Summary

Dynamic production technician with a proven track record at Corteva Agriscience, skilled in enhancing efficiency and quality through continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at collaborating with teams and providing training, I bring a calm demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

Corteva Agriscience
Plymouth, IN
11.2023 - Current
  • Safely operated forklift to transport materials around facility.
  • Communicated regularly with team members regarding progress and updates on tasks assigned.
  • Engaged in cross-functional team meetings to discuss production goals, issues, and strategies.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
  • Reviewed documents such as blueprints, drawings, schematics, instructions for accuracy.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Maintained machines by performing inspections and troubleshooting problems with equipment.
  • Documented and reported equipment malfunctions and production incidents to management for further action.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Provided training and guidance to new production technicians on equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to specifications.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Reported and documented unsafe conditions and faulty equipment.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
  • Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Worked with linguists to ensure that translations were accurate and culturally appropriate.
  • Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
  • Edited existing translations for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style errors.
  • Collaborated with other translators on complex projects.
  • Conducted research to ensure accuracy in translations.
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Interpreted verbal conversations in real time into another language.
  • Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
  • Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements.
  • Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
  • Responded promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace.
  • Performed regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
  • Trained employees in standard safety procedures, use of safety equipment and behavior-based safety observation techniques.
  • Monitored workers' use of personal protective equipment for compliance with established standards.
  • Informed farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
  • Monitor field conditions to determine crop readiness and sustainability.
  • Circulated through field to check plants for harvesting.

Teacher's Aide

Plymouth High School
Plymouth, IN
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided support to special needs department and students.
  • Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
  • Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
  • Documented student challenges, achievements and adjustments to IEPs.
  • Monitored classroom activity to proactively resolve behavioral issues.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
  • Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.

Forklift Driver

ASI
Plymouth, IN
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Stacked pallets in an orderly fashion within storage facilities or onto delivery trucks.

Production Worker

Zentis North American Food
Plymouth, IN
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
  • Weighed and loaded orders according to project specifications.
  • Oversaw inventory and counts and performed periodic spot checks to verify outgoing orders.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
  • Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.

Final Finisher

indiana composites
Bourbon, IN
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Handled QA process to deliver products that met customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Coordinated employee training in safety and equipment operations.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Monitored employees by inspecting work for accuracy, quality and throughput.
  • Smoothed, shaped and touched up surfaces, preparing finish and bolstering integrity using sandpaper and grinders, putty, brushes and sprays.
  • Selected paint, stain, lacquer and varnish, depending on wood type and surface conditions.
  • Examined pieces to determine damage, deterioration and optimal restoration method.
  • Removed imperfections such as burrs or filled in depressions to meet quality standards for each piece.
  • Marked consoles product with grades and accepted or rejected designations.
  • Used tools, equipment and instruments safely to avoid mishaps.

Final Finisher

MAAX Spas
Plymouth, IN
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Used tools, equipment and instruments safely to avoid mishaps.
  • Checked product quality regularly and achieved superior reputation without need for rework.
  • Led and influenced team members through actions and expectations to meet improvement goals.
  • Prepared line set-ups for following shifts for overall increased line efficiency.
  • Handled QA process to deliver products that met customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Coordinated employee training in safety and equipment operations.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Monitored employees by inspecting work for accuracy, quality and throughput.
  • Smoothed, shaped and touched up surfaces, preparing finish and bolstering integrity using sandpaper and grinders, putty, brushes and sprays.
  • Selected paint, stain, lacquer and varnish, depending on wood type and surface conditions.
  • Examined pieces to determine damage, deterioration and optimal restoration method.
  • Stripped old finishes and worn or damaged parts to make skilled repairs and restore optimal appearances.

Education

Beer School of Real Estate
Goshen, IN
01-2020

Estero High School
Estero, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Production monitoring
  • Forklift operation
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Safety regulations
  • Inventory control
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Real-time interpretation
  • Cultural competency
  • Effective communication
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Fast thinking
  • Simultaneous interpretation
  • Relationship building
  • Written document translation
  • Adaptability

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Production Technician

Corteva Agriscience
11.2023 - Current

Teacher's Aide

Plymouth High School
02.2022 - 08.2023

Forklift Driver

ASI
08.2020 - 12.2020

Production Worker

Zentis North American Food
05.2018 - 06.2020

Final Finisher

indiana composites
05.2016 - 02.2017

Final Finisher

MAAX Spas
03.2014 - 05.2016

Beer School of Real Estate

Estero High School
Miriam Luva Martinez