Dedicated worker with excellent communication, time management and computer skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Packout Leader
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Carthage, MO
06.2025 - Current
**High-Value Responsibility Gaps for Packout Leader Role:**
**Implemented quality control protocols to ensure compliance with Ajinomoto's safety and operational standards.**
**Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow efficiency and reduce production bottlenecks.**
**Monitored inventory levels, initiating restocking processes to maintain supply chain continuity and minimize interruptions.**
**Trained staff on equipment maintenance best practices, ensuring operational readiness and reducing downtime risks.**
Enhanced team productivity by providing clear guidance, support, and constructive feedback to all team members.
Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to junior packout team members, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.
Reduced waste in the packout area by optimizing packaging materials and closely monitoring inventory levels.
Improved packout efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organization techniques.
QC Inspector
Ajinomoto food
Carthage, Missouri
04.2022 - Current
Notified supervisors and other personnel of production problems.
Determined specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes and formulas.
Recommended necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.
Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not meeting specifications.
Recorded inspection and test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades and moisture content and quantities inspected and graded.
Monitored production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications, making necessary process and assembly adjustments.
Removed defects, such as chips, burrs and lap corroded and pitted surfaces.
Made minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
Inspected and tested raw materials, parts and products to determine compliance with environmental standards.
Operator
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Carthage
02.2024 - 09.2025
Executed precise monitoring of production line operations to maintain quality standards and minimize defects.
Coordinated machinery adjustments and calibrations to optimize performance and ensure product specifications compliance.
Identified and resolved production issues swiftly, preventing delays and ensuring smooth workflow continuity.
Maintained accurate records of production metrics, contributing to data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
Trained team members on equipment operation and safety protocols to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
Monitored equipment conditions regularly, initiating maintenance requests to prevent potential breakdowns or malfunctions.
Developed standard operating procedures for equipment operation, promoting consistency and adherence across the team.
Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
Back up bagger operator
Ajinomoto foods north america
Carthage, Missouri
02.2022 - 02.2024
Greeted new arrivals to activities, introduced them to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraging participation.
Packed cartons by folding and placing products, following prescribed arrangement.
Pulled and stacked products based on daily orders.
Sealed openings and affixed shipping labels to finished cartons.
Leveraged forklift and other motorized equipment to load and unload trucks or carry goods.
Adhered to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
Removed products from conveyer to stack in appropriate container.
Determined skid size according to shop order or OD of coils.
Operated manufacturing equipment to assemble box components.
Stacked cartons on pallets or skids using correct stacking pattern.
Adjusted machine components and machine tension and pressure accorded to size and processing angle of product.
Tended and operated machine that packaged product.
Stocked and sorted product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenished wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
Reset machines, cleared machine jams and reported malfunctions to supervisor.
Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature.
Monitored production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams.
Department Manager
Mcdonalds
Piedmont, Missouri
10.2007 - 07.2020
Adhered to store merchandising standards in support of appropriate inventory levels and backroom organization.
Conducted disciplinary action and performance counseling, resulting in decreased performance or policy violations.
Supported recruiting and hiring of talent, developing strong and capable teams.
Followed loss prevention and risk management guidelines, resulting in enhanced safety and security.
Met or exceeded operating standards for brand consistency.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in accordance with company standards.
Maintained knowledge of product ranges and services to improve customer experience.
Trained and supervised associates on customer service excellence and strong company culture.
Scheduled coverage during peak traffic periods, fostering positive customer experiences.
Delivered constructive feedback and developmental support to department staff.
Promoted and supported activities designed to strengthen and improve morale and teamwork, improving overall work environment.
Handled escalated customer issues, driving customer satisfaction and repeat business.