Shawn Garrett
Katy Spring
Katy,Tx.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
19
years of professional experience
1
Language
Self-motivated Professional experienced in Supervision, Production, and Extrusion Operations. Achieved high-quality Safety Programs and employee involvement through effective management of safety audits and compliance initiatives. Focused on maintaining operational efficiency and product integrity while ensuring adherence to OSHA standards.
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
5 Months- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Identified defects and implemented corrective actions to enhance product integrity.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline inspection processes and improve efficiency.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality control procedures and results.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Operator III
3 Years 8 Months- Delivered accomplishment-focused contributions across assigned responsibilities.
- Fine-tuned equipment to enhance Pound Per Hour production, raising current line average from 2300 to 2950.
- Skills
- I started and shut down extrusion lines.
- Trained new hires to ensure seamless onboarding and integration into production processes.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production of geosynthetic materials.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards and reduce defects.
- Led safety audits and training sessions, promoting a culture of safety within the workplace.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- 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.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Operator II
2 Years- Learned blown film line operation to maintain efficient production performance while minimizing material waste.
- Onboarded with no prior blown film line experience and quickly learned machine operation to minimize waste.
- Advanced to operate larger blown-line, mastering unique challenges independently to ensure consistent performance without assistance.
- Operated blown film production to support consistent film quality, stable extrusion performance, and uninterrupted manufacturing workflows.
- Monitored extruder speed, pressure, and resin feed to support consistent material flow and process performance.
- Monitored blown film bubble to maintain film quality and made necessary adjustments.
- Tracked film travel to maintain correct web path delivery.
- Monitored hot knife to cut edge trim for consistent material finishing.
- Monitored edge trim feeds and regrind additive to support proper mixing and stable feeding operations.
- Monitored resin silo feed distribution to hoppers and supported consistent material flow. Managed screen cleaning to remove angel hair buildup and maintain equipment performance.
- Monitored resin hopper feeds to ensure adequate capacity and synchronized operation for process stability.
- Collaborated with lab to ensure accurate mil thickness carbon readings and asperity results; fine-tuned heat feeds and gas additives to align with established specs.
- Maintained finished-roll labeling, inventory accuracy, and shipment-ready packaging to support logistics operations.
- Maintained daily logs and performed weekly machine calibrations to support accurate machine performance.
Shift Lead/ Supervisor
2 Years- Served as shift supervisor to support daily operations and maintain team workflow.
- Documented key achievements throughout tenure with clear, organized records.
- Learned operation of unfamiliar extrusion line to support safe, continuous production during shift lead transition.
- Delivered accomplishments to support core operations and maintain execution consistency.
- Managed record keeping and data management responsibilities to ensure accurate documentation.
- Trained in record keeping, Employee time keeping
- Learned Corporate Management Excellence Training
- Emergency Response Training
- Further Accident Investigation Training
Extrusion Operator, Print Pack
7 Years- Documented significant achievements
- Transitioned into position quickly to acquire required skills needed for effective performance.
- Monitored associate compliance with local facility OSHA safety requirements and food safety requirements to support safe, compliant operations.
- Directed three- to four-person crew to operate extruders independently and support continuous production.
- Maintained compliance with local facility OSHA safety requirements and food safety requirements for associates.
- Moved into assigned positioning duties to support ongoing operations despite no prior experience.
- Monitored and recorded gauge readings to maintain accurate operating status.
- Adjusted valves to verify feed flow and maintain proper supply operations.
- Computed resin and auger feed requirements to support stable manufacturing operations.
- Verified film for proper gauge and conformance.
- Adjusted die screws manually and electronically to support stable film caliper control.
- Measured proper roll size based on film requirements to support accurate handling on running film and finished sets.
Shipper/ Receiver, Print Pack
3 Years- Forklift Certified Operator with a low incident rate
- Achieved recognition for outstanding safety performance in the warehouse.
- Served as Warehouse Safety Representative within first six months, promoting safety awareness and compliance.
- Established Forklift Safety and Compliance Team, earning recognition from VPP auditors for exemplary safety practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various types of forklifts in a safe manner.
- Performing and documenting daily checks on equipment
- Using scanning equipment to keep track and update warehouse inventory
- Taking finished goods from production area to stretch-wrapper.
- Verified accuracy of paperwork to ensure compliance with operational standards and facilitate smooth warehouse processes.
Education
High School Diploma
Graduate of
Skills
Computer Skills: Very proficient in Windows Excel
Powerpoint
and Word. Google Docs
and Drive.
Other Skills: Very experienced in Forklift
hand truck
Walkie Jack
Manlift
and Scissor lift operation.
Quality control
Visual inspection
Product inspection
Quality assurance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Katy Spring
04.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Operator III
Solmax Geosynthetics LLC
08.2022 - 04.2026Read More
Operator II
Solmax Geosynthetics LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Shift Lead/ Supervisor
Print Pack
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Extrusion Operator, Print Pack
Print Pack
01.2011 - 01.2018Read More
Shipper/ Receiver, Print Pack
Print Pack
01.2008 - 01.2011Read More
Bridge City High School
High School Diploma
Read More