Russell J. Smothers
South Haven,MI
Summary
Committed Setup Tech with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Setup Technician
Perrigo, ALC
Allegan, MI
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Responsible for changeover and setup of packaging lines for different products
- Lockout/Tagout procedures for said operations
- Troubleshooting when machines have operational issues, all while complying with OSHA and FDA regulations
Packaging Specialist
Perrigo, Perrigo at ALC
Allegan, MI
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for machine operation on packaging lines
- Compliance with FDA regulations
Distribution Specialist
Manpower/Perrigo
Holland, MI
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Facilitated receiving and shipping and loading and unloading of goods, transferring products to designated storage sites.
- Processed and restocked returns.
- Utilized heavy machinery and equipment such as palletizer, high stand up and sit down forklifts, high pickers, pallet runners and pallet jacks.
Co-Founder
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2010 - 01.2014
- R&R Outdoor Products/ makers of the Turkey Sling’r
- Developed and patented hunting accessory to carry turkey from woods
- Marketed, distributed, and sales rep’d at trade shows
Property Manager/ Event promoter/ Head of Security
Willow Ranch Event Center/gallery
Lacota, MI
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible for maintaining property, including spearheading all development projects, lawn care, campsite maintenance, etc
- Booking Agent/Promoter for festivals held on grounds, incl
- Posters, radio, social media, etc
- Implemented training course for in-house security crew, recruited by myself, and acted as head of security during festivals
Flatwork Concrete Specialist
Tim Erlandson Construction
Ganges, MI
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsible for all aspects of flatwork concrete work, from loading works trucks with materials, to small scale excavation of job sites, demolition/removal of old concrete/asphalt, establishing grade via transit, setting forms, setting pitch of forms, laying rebar reinforcement, pouring concrete, and finally trowel finishing
- Transported loads to site with dump truck
- Tended to block-layers when there were block foundation contracts
Construction Laborer
McVoy Builders
Ganges, MI
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Assisted in renovation/new construction for long established builder, Michael McVoy
- Responsibilities included loading trucks, having all correct tools and materials required when we reached jobsite
- In essence, I anticipated all we would need and was expected to be a step or two ahead of a great builder.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Haven High School
1994
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Safe Machine Operation
- Reading Comprehension
- Setting Up Machinery
- Teamwork and Communication
- Line Work
- Technical Documentation
- Defect Identification
- Production Documentation
- Machinery Lubrication
- Daily Logs
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Handheld Scanners
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Safety Standards Compliance
Timeline
Setup Technician
Perrigo, ALC
01.2017 - 08.2022
Packaging Specialist
Perrigo, Perrigo at ALC
01.2016 - 01.2017
Distribution Specialist
Manpower/Perrigo
05.2014 - 05.2016
Co-Founder
01.2010 - 01.2014
Property Manager/ Event promoter/ Head of Security
Willow Ranch Event Center/gallery
01.2006 - 01.2010
Flatwork Concrete Specialist
Tim Erlandson Construction
01.2004 - 01.2006
Construction Laborer
McVoy Builders
01.2002 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
South Haven High School
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