Tracy McCulley
Bristol,TN
Summary
Experienced packaging operator with strong skills in line changeovers, GMP compliance, label accuracy, and quality inspection. Known for keeping production moving, supporting safe operations, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.
Reliable Machine Operator ready to bring relevant work experience to exciting new role. Talents in maintaining equipment, ensuring product quality, and monitoring products according to blueprint specifications. Coordinated and diligent worker with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer Operator / Trainer / Floater
Shearers Foods
Bristol, VA
10.2018 - 07.2026
- Operated packaging line equipment for Shearers Foods snack production.
- Monitored product flow for seal weight and label accuracy.
- Loaded materials into packers and cartoners for continuous operation.
- Inspected finished bags for defects and foreign material.
- Performed line changeovers for Shearers Foods packaging schedule.
- Cleaned equipment and work areas to meet GMP standards.
- Guided coworkers on safe packing procedures and line expectations.
- Cleaned work area daily and disposed of waste material properly in accordance with established protocols.
- Followed standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Used hand tools such as box cutters, tape dispensers, staplers, and scales during operations.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper use of packaging machinery and safety procedures.
- Trained new Shearer's Foods associates on production line procedures and plant expectations.
- Delivered GMP and food safety instruction across Shearer's Foods manufacturing areas.
- Created pallet labels to ensure accurate shipping. Maintained printers (including fixing issues, and replacing labels and ribbon)
- Verified orders using computer systems for order accuracy. This included tracking, doing shift change and rearranging orders if necessary. I communicated this information to supervisors and affected employees.
Electricial Assembly /Production Machine Operator
Bristol Compressors
Bristol , Va
02.2002 - 12.2012
- Assembled small electrical parts on the electrical line to meet customer and production standards.
- This included parts and components such as grommets, protectors, bolts, mounts and tie wraps etc.
- I performed quality checks and inspections at pre set intervals to meet quality standards
- Operated lathes, drills, mills, and grinders; loaded and unloaded parts, changed tooling, adjusted tooling, and performed changeovers to ensure efficient machine operation.
- i performed quality control checks on parts according to the blueprint specifications. I used calipers, micrometers, go and no go gauges, fixture gaugers etc.
- Assisted with troubleshooting, restocked tools and equipment, and maintained cleanliness of work area to support operational efficiency.
- I maintained a high standard of safety and kept up with all company training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Virginia High School
Bristol, Va06-1997
Skills
- Packaging line operation
- Line changeovers
- GMP compliance
- Label printing
- Equipment setup
- Quality inspection
- Machine troubleshooting
- Production scheduling
- Safety procedures
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
- Problem solving
- Packaging techniques
- Workplace organization
- Machine operation
- Labeling accuracy
- Efficient multitasking
- Product inspection
Timeline
Packer Operator / Trainer / Floater
Shearers Foods
10.2018 - 07.2026
Electricial Assembly /Production Machine Operator
Bristol Compressors
02.2002 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Virginia High School