Patrick Stein
Production Technician / Warehouse Associate
Loveland,CO
Summary
Steadfast professional with 40 years of experience and proficiencies in packaging. Accomplished at operating packaging machinery effectively to avoid accidents and troubleshooting equipment problems to prevent delays and reduce standby times.
Knowledgeable of a wide variety of production equipment to include bottle/can filling equipment, palletizers, shrink wrappers, forklifts, packaging lines, conveyance equipment, rolled substrate conversion machinery, solvent coating printing presses, pumps, pneumatic switches.
Proficient in data entry to include Microsoft word and excel, SAP, AX inventory software.
Excellent mechanical aptitude and ability to intuitively detect problems, troubleshoot, find solutions, and work with maintenance technicians.
Strong communication skills and ability to build a good rapport with co-workers, superiors and vendors.
Good physical health, non-smoker and capability to meet physical demands of job.
Strong safety and compliance record with adherence to SOPs. Practiced, utilized and educated about Lean Manufacturing practices to include PSP, 5S, root cause analysis and Kaizens.
Ability to make quick and confident decisions under stressful and rapidly changing conditions. Works independently with little to no supervision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Packaging Technician
New Belgium Brewing
Fort Collins, Colorado
3 2021 - 5 2024
- Bottle and Can Packaging
- KHS bottle filler. Setup and monitoring filler operation, quality testing, 6S
- KHS can filler. Setup and monitoring filler operation, quality testing, 6S
- Heavily involved in new KHS can filler and conveyor certification and troubleshooting, 2023.
- Palletizer operation which includes loading completed production pallets into transfer trailers, receiving deliveries to packaging hall, loading recyclables into designated trailer, contacting vendors for recycling trailer pickup, crushed glass pickup, etc.
- Ensured quality control through regular inspections and adherence to company guidelines.
- Provided training for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to succeed in their roles as Packaging Technicians.
- Addressed any discrepancies found during quality checks promptly and thoroughly, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Contributed to positive work environment through strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
Logistics Material Handler
Kodak Alaris Inc/Eastman Kodak Company
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Saved company money by running cost/benefit analysis and implementation of keeping and reusing pallets
- Confirmed and received deliveries from vendors, SAP data entry, store production materials, documented cycle counts
- Picked, prepared, scanned and loaded outgoing orders and documented POs for shipments
- Helped with safety and applied Hazmat placards to shipments
- Trained employees on a variety of forklifts.
- Assisted management in developing long-term strategies for optimizing warehouse space allocation based on projected growth.
- Effectively managed high volumes of orders during peak periods without sacrificing quality or efficiency standards.
- Minimized product damage through proper packaging and loading techniques.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines.
Printing Press Support Technician
Kodak Alaris Inc/Eastman Kodak Company
Windsor, Colorado
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible for cleaning and inspection and maintenance of 300 +Gravure cylinders and associated equipment
- Set up printing equipment based on production schedule
- Participated in team changeovers of printing equipment according to production schedule
- Handled and disposed of hazardous chemicals to include handling solvents and cleaning
- Participated in Kaizens and other improvement activities to increase efficiency and productivity.
Printing Press Operator
Kodak Alaris Inc/Eastman Kodak Company
Windsor, Colorado
01.1994 - 01.2012
- Operated and performed quality assurance on 2 different 8 station solvent coating Gravure presses
- Trained and certified new employees on procedures and processes of press operations
- Performed preventative maintenance and collected samples to bring to the lab, adjusted ink viscosities based on lab results
- Evaluated presses, process and products with constant visual and auditory supervision
- Assisted maintenance with basic repairs such as pump replacements, unclogging fluid lines, changing hood rollers, replacing dryer belts, bearing replacements, etc.
Education
High school Diploma -
Thompson Valley High School
Loveland, COSkills
Bottle and Canning Machine Operation
Production line efficiency
Forklift Operations
Quality Control Analysis
Product Packaging
Shipping and receiving
Assembly line experience
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Production Monitoring
Problem-solving aptitude
Quality Control
Certification
35 years of First Aid and AED training.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Logistics Material Handler
Kodak Alaris Inc/Eastman Kodak Company
01.2015 - 01.2020
Printing Press Support Technician
Kodak Alaris Inc/Eastman Kodak Company
01.2012 - 01.2015
Printing Press Operator
Kodak Alaris Inc/Eastman Kodak Company
01.1994 - 01.2012
Packaging Technician
New Belgium Brewing
3 2021 - 5 2024
High school Diploma -
Thompson Valley High School
35 years of First Aid and AED training.
DOT Hazmat training.
Fork truck operating license.
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