Ricki Anderson
Sweet Home
Summary
Packaging Specialist experienced in designing, testing, and implementing effective packaging strategies. Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste by streamlining processes and applying innovative solutions. Committed to meeting production targets and improving performance through a strong understanding of materials and quality control.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Specialist
Oregon Freeze Dry Inc.
Albany
09.2017 - Current
- Operated packaging machines for efficient product handling and preparation.
- Maintained quality control standards during packaging processes and inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, enhancing overall packaging efficiency.
- Trained new staff on packaging procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Implemented best practices for waste reduction, minimizing packaging waste during operations.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for packaging operations.
- Identified opportunities for reuse and recycling of shipping containers when possible.
- Implemented corrective actions following internal or external audit results.
- Provided training to new staff members on proper packing procedures and techniques.
- Ensured that all finished goods met customer requirements before shipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, maintaining integrity of packaging processes.
Education
GED
Montpelier, VASkills
- Packaging machinery operation
- package machine operation
- quality control standards
- Labeling compliance
- Packaging improvement
- equipment maintenance
- Operating procedures
- Inventory management experience
- Hand packing
- Palletizing knowledge
- Assembly line experience
- Warehouse safety
- Supply restocking
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- problem solving
- Problem-solving capacity
- attention to detail
- time management
- adaptability
- team training
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- effective communication
- Warehouse safety
- Supply restocking
Affiliations
- Have been involved as QC on many of our military runs
- Help with the test of going from brick pack the propack running on the Toyo machine
- Help with testing of the Teflon tape now being used on the Toyo machine
Timeline
Packaging Specialist
Oregon Freeze Dry Inc.
09.2017 - Current
GED