Quintin Hudson
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Dedicated Packaging Machine Operator experienced in operating product packaging equipment and implementing quality control measures. Achieved production efficiency through proactive problem-solving and effective teamwork in fast-paced environments. Focused on maintaining safety standards and contributing to organizational goals with strong communication and organizational skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Machine Operator
Frito-Lay
12.2024 - Current
- Operate and monitor high-speed packaging machinery to ensure production targets are met while maintaining product integrity.
- Conducted quality control inspections (weight, seal integrity, labeling) to ensure product compliance and prevent defects.
- Performed line changeovers and machine adjustments to efficiently accommodate various product dimensions and packaging specifications.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe work environment by adhering to GMP and safety protocols, reducing workplace hazards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced cycle times for packaging operations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting packaging equipment issues.
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
General Utility
Frito Lay
04.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new tasks, providing versatile support to team members and management.
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.
- Successfully met daily packing quotas while remaining focused on quality control measures throughout each shift.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Reduced waste accumulation by promptly collecting and disposing of trash from designated areas.
Machine Specialist
UNILEVER
07.2014 - 04.2024
- Diagnosed complex mechanical issues, providing timely solutions to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Conducted thorough equipment inspections, identifying potential problems before they escalated into costly repairs or delays.
- Reviewed specifications to ensure compliance with production standards.
- Completed and referenced process board/production process form, verifying actual line components against required specifications to ensure compliance
- Monitored packing process to ensure accurate fulfillment of filled units per shipper specifications
- Must also be able to correctly stack pallets as per the shipper pallet pattern
- Follow all safety, quality and GMP policies and requirements
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives aimed at maximizing efficiency within my area of responsibility – from updating outdated machinery to advocating for new technology adoption.
- Optimized production rates through strategic scheduling of machine usage and downtime.
- Assisted fellow team members in addressing any technical challenges faced during daily operations, fostering a collaborative problem-solving environment within the department.
- Assisted team members in resolving technical challenges during daily operations, promoting a collaborative problem-solving culture
CNC Machine Operator
Hytrol Conveyor Company
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Performed daily cleaning to ensure optimal machine performance and extend equipment lifespan.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments and produce quality parts.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Transported completed products to designated staging area for further processing.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Studied safety protocols to ensure safe operation of machinery and reduce accident risks.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Tracked materials and tools to maintain inventory levels, ensuring resources were readily available for production needs.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Troubleshot technical issues effectively, minimizing disruptions to production schedules and maintaining high levels of output.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
- Operated several CNC machines at once to maximize production efficiency and output.
- Exceeded productivity targets consistently, skillfully managing time and workload to achieve outstanding results.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Modified machine parameters to produce components that aligned with customer specifications.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Identified machine malfunctions and errors through careful observation of operations and inspection of finished parts.
2T251/Air Transportation Specialist
US AIR Force
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Experience in functions such as loading and unloading aircraft; operating automated or manual materials handling and other loading equipment; or processing, scheduling, and maintaining records relating to passenger and cargo movement
- Checked in passengers, processed schedules, transported and escorted passengers to and from aircraft.
- Determines the type and quantity of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load
- Selects, assembles, palletizes, and transports aircraft cargo loads to and from aircraft and the storage areas
- Checks cargo against manifests, and annotates overage, shortage, or damage
- Secures cargo with appropriate devices and equipment
- Operates terminal security equipment, and conducts passenger and baggage security inspections
- Exercises necessary safety and security precautions in handling and storing hazardous or special cargoes and mail
- Certified to operate 10K and 10k all-terrain forklift, and other related general purpose vehicles.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Trained new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices for efficient air transportation operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance military transportation operations.
- Coordinated and managed cargo movement procedures to enhance air transportation efficiency.
- Reviewed cargo and freight shipments to ensure proper condition to check goods' condition.
- Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
EPSU Technician
NESTLE
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Cleans machines, tanks, and conveyors with water to remove dirt and foreign matter, ensuring equipment readiness for operations
- Also responsible for scrubbing machines, tanks, tables, pans, bowls, compartments, and conveyors, using brushes, rags, cleaning preparations, and diluted acid
- Follow all LOTO procedures
- Follow daily schedule for breakdown and cleaning
- Dispose of trash in dumpster throughout the shift
- Sanitized equipment on production line
- Spray machines, tanks and conveyors with water
- Break down machines per guidelines to ensure proper cleaning
- Scrubs parts using utensils and chemicals to maintain hygiene standards and equipment functionality
- Configured lines and prep area for each day's products.
Machine Operator
THOMAS AND BETTS
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Facilitated onboarding for new team members when needed
- Moved materials using forklifts to designated work areas and warehouse
- Setup machines for desired job requirements
- Operated threaders, benders, saws, CNC, and paint booth.
- Switched between various machines during daily and weekly operations.
- Follow all safety and quality requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barton High School
Barton, AR05-2004
Skills
- Logistics and mechanical experience
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivated initiator
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Hand tool operation
- Material handling
- Lifting operations
- Sanitation processes
- Routine maintenance
- Efficiency optimization
- Heavy machinery operation
- Process adherence
- Repair techniques
- Parts replacement
- Multitasking
- Technical documentation
- Judgment skills
- Issue resolution
- Networking
- Preventive upkeep
- Process optimization
- Production oversight
- Machine handling
- Hydraulic operations
- Relationship Building
- Pneumatic operations
- Task management
- Analytical skills
- Troubleshooting
- Organizational capability
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Versatility
- Computer literacy
- Decision-making
- Machine calibration
- Analytical reasoning
- Workflow coordination
- Versatility
- Precision measuring techniques
- Quality control
Timeline
Packaging Machine Operator
Frito-Lay
12.2024 - Current
General Utility
Frito Lay
04.2024 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Hytrol Conveyor Company
07.2021 - 12.2021
Machine Specialist
UNILEVER
07.2014 - 04.2024
2T251/Air Transportation Specialist
US AIR Force
11.2012 - 11.2018
EPSU Technician
NESTLE
04.2010 - 04.2013
Machine Operator
THOMAS AND BETTS
01.2005 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Barton High School