Zachary Smith
Monroe,Washington
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Lead
Black Raven Brewing
Woodinville, WA
10.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety procedures for the packaging department, as well as trained personnel in safe work practices.
- Ensured proper functioning of packaging equipment and addressed any malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders and coordinated with other departments to resolve any issues.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to the packaging process, such as jams or malfunctions due to incorrect settings or worn parts.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all machines used in the packaging process, ensuring they were running efficiently at all times.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
Packaging Operator
dairygold
Issaquah, WA
08.2017 - 10.2017
- trained on different forms of dairy packaging (I.E. Butter Sour Cream)
Packaging Operator
redhook brewing
Woodinville, WA
07.2008 - 06.2017
- Loaded and unloaded containers onto production lines.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Operated and maintained vacuum sealers and pallet jacks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Western Culinary Instatute
Portland, OR06-2008
Skills
- Packaging Formats
- Forklift Operations
- Palletizing
- Package preparation
- Safe forklift use
- Hand tool use
- Assembly line experience
- Deadline Adherence
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Packaging Lead
Black Raven Brewing
10.2017 - Current
Packaging Operator
dairygold
08.2017 - 10.2017
Packaging Operator
redhook brewing
07.2008 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Western Culinary Instatute
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