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Tony Perry

Suffolk,Va.

Summary

Skilled Production Worker offering 20 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Caspari Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2024

Load and unload trucks using sit-down forklift

  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using a Drexel swing-mast forklift .
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

Dishwasher

Huddle House Restaurant / Da'Lish Restaurant
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or grill items used often by kitchen staff.

Machine Operator

ProAmpac
09.2020 - 04.2021

Operate a Slitter machine to cut down rolls of product to customer specifications

  • Use pc plus written forms to document quality checks and change overs
  • Use of basic hand tools
  • Operate electric truck to transport pallets around facility
  • Utilize PPE including following CDC guidelines for current virus protection,housekeeping.
  • Improved product quality with thorough inspection and adjustment of machine settings.

Machine Operator

Friant and Associates
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Operate Holzma CNC Saw, CNC edgebanding, and 5x CNC machine to produce table tops and cabinet parts
  • Utilize company schematics for dimensions used for producing components
  • Forklift certified by company Osha approved class
  • Company policies, Safety, housekeeping
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.

Machine Operator / Sheet Metal

Amadas Industries
11.2010 - 05.2017
  • Operate Cincinnati shear cutting different gauges of metal sheets for the sheet metal department up to ¼” thick
  • Trained / operated Esterline Whitney Plasma Punch to produce parts for agricultural equipment
  • Trained / operated Amada Punch CNC machines Octo and Pega, crossTrained / operated Cincinnati 230 ton CNC Press break
  • Produced parts for products with tolerances up to 1/32"
  • Worked and operated the spot welder for assemblies including ventilation ducts grain ducts and other components
  • Used forklifts and overhead cranes to move pallets of parts and materials
  • Adhered to company safety requirements.

Supervisor / Breakfast Bar Attendant

Holiday Inn Express
11.2009 - 11.2010
  • Attended breakfast bar for guests, keeping bar stocked with foods and beverages
  • Put away delivered supplies accordingly
  • Supervised housekeepers and assistant in the cleanliness of accommodations and hotel
  • Responsible for housekeeping issues, supplies, and equipment
  • Followed and implemented standards set by Holiday Inn.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.

Utility/Dishwasher, Meat Cutter

Buffets / FireMountain Restaurant
05.2009 - 04.2010
  • Run dishes, pans, etc
  • From kitchen and guests through dishwasher for cleaning in accordance with Health dept
  • Guidelines
  • Stocked/put away incoming inventory in store rooms and freezers
  • Cleaned areas of restaurant
  • Cut meats to company standards with band saws
  • Greet guests, work in a team environment.

Machine Operator

Unilever/Best Foods (Lipton Tea)
04.2003 - 09.2006
  • Operated/ran (5) Tea Back machines to produce single and family-sized cartons of tea bags
  • Operated/ran (2) C2000 Tea Packs to produce (20) count cartons of Lipton's black, green, and herbal teas
  • Troubleshoot problems, change over machines to different products according to schedule
  • Including scales, cello wrap-pers, and case packers
  • Position required 12-hour shifts
  • Perform required quality checks during the process
  • Used basic hand tools
  • Adhered to company policies, PPE, and scheduled maintenance procedures.

Machine Operator

IMS Gear
06.2002 - 04.2003

Operated (4) Tornos CNC machines to produce Lead Screws for the auto industry

  • Ran other machines including Brio cutting machine, Centerless Grinder, and thread rolling machines
  • Troubleshoot problems, performed quality checks, and scheduled maintenance
  • Performed changeovers and assured quality and standards with SPC charts comparators micrometers
  • Also performed material handler duties with sit-down forklift
  • Used basic hand tools.

Machine Operator

Penn Engineering
11.1994 - 10.2001
  • Trained on and operated (2) Davenport / Acme Screw machines to produce fasteners referred to as PEMNUTS
  • Other machines used included grinders (wheel / surface), drill sharpeners, and presses
  • Troubleshooting maintenance set ups / changeovers performed
  • Quality Assurance with micrometers, SPC charts, comparators, and gauges in compliance with company standards, ISO 9001
  • Worked with plus/minus .002, worked from layouts/prints, and compiled am leaders and supervisors
  • Use of basic hand tools and company supplied PPF
  • Scrap rate of .11 of 16,397,935 upon leaving company due to closing.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
  • Ensured high-quality output, rigorously inspecting products to meet quality standards.

Education

GED -

Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA
02.1988

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Attention to Detail
  • Machinery Operation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Problem-Solving
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment Operation
  • Power and hand tools
  • Safety Compliance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Basic Math
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Production Monitoring
  • Start Up Procedures
  • Assembly procedures
  • Production Equipment Experience
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Precision measurement
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • OSHA
  • Parts Fabrication
  • CNC operation
  • Time Management
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Caspari Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2024

Dishwasher

Huddle House Restaurant / Da'Lish Restaurant
04.2021 - 01.2023

Machine Operator

ProAmpac
09.2020 - 04.2021

Machine Operator

Friant and Associates
07.2017 - 08.2020

Machine Operator / Sheet Metal

Amadas Industries
11.2010 - 05.2017

Supervisor / Breakfast Bar Attendant

Holiday Inn Express
11.2009 - 11.2010

Utility/Dishwasher, Meat Cutter

Buffets / FireMountain Restaurant
05.2009 - 04.2010

Machine Operator

Unilever/Best Foods (Lipton Tea)
04.2003 - 09.2006

Machine Operator

IMS Gear
06.2002 - 04.2003

Machine Operator

Penn Engineering
11.1994 - 10.2001

GED -

Paul D Camp Community College
Tony Perry