William Chappell
Danville,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in production and packaging roles. Skilled in troubleshooting machinery, conducting palletizing inspections, and following strict safety protocols. Committed to driving quality and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Attendant 2
Litehouse Foods
Danville, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Assembled containers efficiently to meet production targets.
- Packaged products using state-of-the-art machinery for quality assurance.
- Conducted palletizing inspections and utilized software systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Operated machinery to support workflow continuity.
- Completed equipment washdowns and product line changeovers according to specifications.: complete equipment washdowns and product line changeovers to spec.
- Followed strict food safety guidelines, inspected output quality, and reported concerns to ensure compliance.: follow strict food safety guidelines, check output quality, and report any concerns.
- Stacked products and materials according to specifications for optimal organization.
Production Assembler
Morgan Olson
Ringgold, Virginia
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assembling prefabricated parts to customer and engineering specification and standards, using pneumatic, electric and general hand tools to rivet, drill, screw, bolt, glue, and seal sheeting, frames, stiffeners, rub rails, roofs, floors, and sides on an automated line.
- Fastened body subassemblies, including cabs, side frames, floors, doors, and hoods, to ensure structural integrity of vehicle bodies.
- Utilized bolts, screws, and clips to precisely fasten vehicle parts, ensuring assembly accuracy and quality standards.
Rework Assistant / Packer /Print Room Operator
IKEA Industry
Danville, Virginia
03.2008 - 12.2019
- Ensured parts met quality standards before packing.
- Inspected items for quality and confirmed accurate labeling prior to shipment.
- Packaged products to facilitate timely shipping and distribution.
- Operated packaging machinery and maintained cleanliness in work area.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas.
- Assisted in training new employees on packing procedures and safety guidelines.
- Organized materials and supplies to streamline packing processes.
- Secured items with appropriate materials for safe transport. Secured using appropriate packing materials.
- Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Inspected parts for defects and to be repaired.
- Set up press for size of parts, filled inks for press, checked quality of press parts, and changed blades on press.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
Multi-Color Press Assistant
Dan River Graphics, INC.
Danville, Virginia
09.1995 - 10.2006
- Experience with eight color Heidelberg.
- Executed make-ready and set up, mounted plates on press, performed maintenance and repairs, and handled plates, paper, ink, and chemicals to ensure smooth press operations. Support of press operations.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, and adjusted ink flow to maintain quality standards during printing.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
- Experience with a polar cutter 115. Duties included make ready and set up of printed materials to be cut. Cutting printed materials from press run. Maintenance and repairs of equipment.
- Replaced worn blades on polar cutter to ensure optimal cutting performance.
- Prepared press materials aligned with production schedules to support timely project execution.
- Managed inventory of press supplies and equipment maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer Specialist
Danville Community College
Danville, VA06-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Printing Management
Danville Community College
Danville, VA05-1995
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Packaging processes
- Pallet inspection
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Production efficiency
Timeline
Line Attendant 2
Litehouse Foods
05.2021 - Current
Production Assembler
Morgan Olson
01.2020 - 05.2021
Rework Assistant / Packer /Print Room Operator
IKEA Industry
03.2008 - 12.2019
Multi-Color Press Assistant
Dan River Graphics, INC.
09.1995 - 10.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer Specialist
Danville Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Printing Management
Danville Community College