Robby Thorn
New Buffalo,MI
Summary
Driven Packaging Engineer Intern with a track record of enhancing efficiency at Graham Packaging by creating innovative inspection documents and hold for inspection reports of all bottle related issues found during the production process. Excelled in team leadership within Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, boosting chapter GPA through strategic study programs. Skilled in CAPE and a critical thinker, adept at problem-solving and improving operational standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Engineer Intern
Graham Packaging
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created a document to facilitate bottle inspections efficiently and thoroughly
- Applied new job safety analysis documents to appropriate machines
- Performed tests to Graham Wheel molds, conveyor belts and other parts of the machines for Salmonella and Listeria
- Updated the specs of each bottle through Infinity
- Compiled past years of holds for inspection and displayed results through visual aids
- Inspected pallets before shipping, and ensured quality was up to par
- Created a barcoding system for the inventory of spare parts
Scholarship Committee
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Achieved committee objectives by effectively leading meetings and fostering collaboration among members.
- Organized study hours for the brothers
- Enforced GPA guidelines to improve chapter GPA
Parks Department
City Of New Buffalo
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Sanitation Associate
Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed special pickups to collect recyclable items like televisions and computers
- Regularly compressed and collected recyclables to maximize vehicle storage capacity
- Dumped recyclable materials and discarded trash at appropriate disposal sites
- Consulted with customers to address problems with garbage collection, maximizing team efficiency and customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelors of Science Packaging Value Chain - Packaging Value Chain Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing08.2024
Master of Science - Packaging Value Chain
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2024
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Thrives in team settings and projects
- CAPE
- Package Smart
- Infinity
- ASTM / ISO Familiar
Timeline
Packaging Engineer Intern
Graham Packaging
05.2022 - 08.2022
Scholarship Committee
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
08.2019 - 05.2022
Parks Department
City Of New Buffalo
05.2018 - 08.2020
Sanitation Associate
Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelors of Science Packaging Value Chain - Packaging Value Chain Management
Michigan State University
Master of Science - Packaging Value Chain
Michigan State University
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