Kept an organized workspace free from clutter or debris, upholding cleanliness standards required within a manufacturing setting.
Assisted in training new employees on blow molding operations, ensuring smooth integration into the team.
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations consistently.
Demonstrated flexibility in work assignments by quickly adapting to changes in production schedules or requirements.
Supported continuous improvement efforts within the facility through active participation in lean manufacturing projects.
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, optimizing overall efficiency in the workplace.
Consistently met or exceeded production goals by efficiently operating machinery and minimizing waste during production runs.
Analyzed test results, machine error messages and information to diagnose equipment problems.
Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)
Pactiv Evergreen
09.2018 - 11.2022
The duties and responsibilities included managing a team of up to 46 other associates across thermoforming, extrusion, padding, warehouse and quality departments to ensure that product was made safety, at or above standard rate, and followed all quality standards. Was responsible for the preventative maintenance of 8 thermoforming lines, 4 padders, 4 extrusion lines and 6 forklifts as well as managing the maintenance department. Awarded “Top OEE Shift” and “Highest Pounds Produced Shift” 2.5 years consecutively by operations manager and plant manager.
Offline Padder Operator (Full-Time)
Pactiv Evergreen
06.2015 - 09.2018
The duties and responsibilities included managing a team of up to 8 other padder operators across 4 padding machines to ensure all padder lines were run at rate and up to quality standard across 8 hour shift. Role included preventative maintenance on all padder machines, basic level mechanic troubleshooting experience as well as anomaly response training if lines were to ever go down.
Thermoforming Operator (Full-Time)
Pactiv Evergreen
04.2010 - 06.2015
The duties and responsibilities included managing a team of up to 9 packaging associates to run production across up to 3 thermoforming lines at standard rate and following quality standards while maintaining safety as a top priority and managing break schedules and covering for call-ins if needed. Additionally was responsible for preventative maintenance on all thermoforming lines and automated packagers and sealers. Basic level mechanic troubleshooting experience as well as anomaly response training. Forklift Certified.
Packaging Associate (Full-Time)
Pactiv Evergreen
07.2004 - 04.2010
The duties and responsibilities included palletizing, packing product on the packing table, following OSHA and Global Food Safety requirements, following quality standards and working in a high pace environment in addition to training new temporary employees and being an important part of the production team.
Packaging Associate (Temporary)
Pactiv Evergreen
01.2004 - 07.2004
The duties and responsibilities included palletizing, packing product on the packing table, following OSHA and Global Food Safety requirements, following quality standards and working in a high pace environment.
Education
Cosmetology - Beuty
Lyles
Fresno, CA
10.2000
GED -
Selma High School
Selma, CA
06.1998
Skills
Basic Mechanical and Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Anomaly Response
Machine Operation (Thermoforming and Padding and Extrusion Start-up)
Good Understanding of OSHA safety protocols
Food Safety Trained
General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) trained and certified
Awarded “AAA” certification from BRCC (Global Food Safety) 5 Times, “AA” 2 times
Good Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)