Punctual production operator with several years of experience in manufacturing and warehouse environments. Skilled in equipment maintenance and safety management. Committed to accuracy and precision with excellent skill in troubleshooting and equipment repair. Able to balance full time work with full time class schedule in a rigorous degree field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
Proliant Health and Biologicals
Boone, IA
04.2022 - Current
Ensured that all products met established quality standards before packaging them for shipment.
Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve product quality.
Performed regular inspections of production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity on the production line.
Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes. to move materials around the facility safely.
Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation techniques and safety protocols.
Adjusted machine settings as necessary to meet customer specifications for product size or shape.
Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
Production Lead
Cardinal GFIG
Greenfield, Iowa
03.2021 - 04.2022
Oversaw and scheduled production of tempered glass to meet the demands of the production lines
Quality controlled line, verifying processes throughout each shift to prevent errors and rework
Encouraged successful teamwork, building collaborative group empowered to handle different jobs and back up fellow workers
Met challenging daily production targets through effective scheduling and assignment delegation
Completed basic repairs to restore the performance of a malfunctioning machine
Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging
Moved heavy loads with forklifts, overhead cranes and hand trucks
Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow
Continuously cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain a minimum level of production errors.
Rico/Forklift Operator
Cardinal GFIG
Greenfield, Ia
12.2019 - 04.2022
Coordinated with team members to maintain production demands
Documented inspections, production data, and materials use, contributing to recordkeeping
Moved heavy loads with forklifts, overhead cranes and hand trucks
Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging
Operated a specially designed platform lift to move packs of glass from oncoming trucks, to their designated storage areas, and to the next production area.
Cashier
HyVee Foods
Creston, IA
01.2016 - 12.2019
Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Associates of Arts -
Southwestern Community College
Creston, Ia
Associates of Science -
Southwestern Community College
Creston, Ia
Bachelors of Science in Meteorology -
Iowa State University
Ames, Ia
Skills
Competent furnace operator
Setting up, configuring, and running glass tempering equipment
Tracing, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment problems