Tony Soukkala
Cloquet,MN
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in labor and packaging at 210 Auto Parts and Chemstar. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and safety awareness while operating machinery and collaborating with teams. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain high-quality standards in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning and team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
210 Auto Parts (alliance)
Carlton, MN
07.2024 - Current
- Operated hand tools and machinery for efficient assembly of auto parts.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient retrieval processes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment and reduce workplace hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote productivity and adherence to safety regulations.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Packaging Technician
Chemstar
Carlton, MN
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production workflows.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes and reduce downtime.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions for timely resolution.
- Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and meet customer demands.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
- Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
- Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Conducted basic repairs of vacuum sealers, pallet jacks, and lifts to keep equipment properly cleaned and maintained.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carton High School
Carlton, MN06-2006
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Customer service
- Physical strength
- Material handling
- Job site safety
- Repetitive work
- Truck loading and unloading
- Job site organization
- Safety procedures
- Hand-eye coordination
- Carrying heavy loads
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Laborer
210 Auto Parts (alliance)
07.2024 - Current
Packaging Technician
Chemstar
12.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Carton High School