Whittney Nelson
Paris,TX
Summary
Driven professional with a robust background in equipment operation and quality assurance, notably at PJ Trailers. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency and safety management, demonstrating a keen ability for equipment troubleshooting and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in machine operation and quality inspection, achieving significant defect rate reductions. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech 2
Campbell's Soup
10.2021 - Current
- Production tasks-
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Forklift tasks-
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using observation and safety.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Machine/Filler tasks-
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Forklift Operator
We Pack
03.2016 - 09.2021
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
Quality Assurance Analyst
PJ Trailers
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
- Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
Machine Operator/Wing Saw
Pilgrams Pride
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Cleared jams to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX08.2013
GED -
North Lamar High School
Paris, TX05.2011
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Product Assembly
- Product packing
- Quality Inspection
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Defect monitoring
- Safety Management
- Quality Assurance
- Shipping coordination
- Cross-training abilities
- Materials Movement
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Shipment Processing
- Inventory staging
Timeline
Tech 2
Campbell's Soup
10.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
We Pack
03.2016 - 09.2021
Quality Assurance Analyst
PJ Trailers
03.2016 - 11.2018
Machine Operator/Wing Saw
Pilgrams Pride
04.2013 - 10.2016
No Degree - Welding
Paris Junior College
GED -
North Lamar High School
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