Zachary Zimmer
Experienced palletizer
Waverly,NY
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lot Crew Member
State-line auto auction
Waverly, NY
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of vehicles for sale, including cleaning and detailing.
- Completed daily check-in process to ensure all vehicles were accounted for.
- Ensured that all vehicles met safety standards before being placed on the lot.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on display models such as tire pressure adjustments and fluid top offs.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of customer areas.
- Directed drivers to parking spots.
- Parked and retrieved automobiles for customers in parking lots, storage garages or new car lots.
- Patrolled parking area to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.
- Monitored parking area for safety, security and general customer concerns.
Machine Operator Packer
Midwestern Pet Food
Waverly, NY
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensured work area was clean and organized throughout shift by following 5S standards.
- Monitored production equipment and reported any malfunctions or needed repairs to maintenance staff.
- Organized raw materials for efficient loading onto machines prior to starting each job run.
- Increased line efficiency and reduced accidents through 5S program implementation.
- Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about any changes made during the course of a job run.
- Assisted in training new employees on the operation of packing machines and related processes.
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
- Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers to make minor repairs or adjustments on machines as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to improve efficiency in the packing process.
- Provided input during meetings regarding ways to improve the overall packing process.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Recorded daily metrics regarding machine uptime and downtime, as well as the number of boxes packed per hour for reporting purposes.
- Drove overall performance by completing work orders on time.
- Loaded materials into production machinery and adjusted settings as necessary to meet specifications.
- Calibrated tooling and setups for machines to accommodate new products.
- Accurately operated and monitored a variety of packing machines to ensure proper packaging of product.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Troubleshot issues with machinery that caused delays in the packing process, making adjustments when possible or notifying supervisors if further action was required.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance tasks on production equipment to maintain peak performance levels.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
Pallet Builder
CVS Pharmacy Distribution Center
Waverly, NY
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assembled and disassembled pallets according to customer specifications.
- Inspected pallets for defects prior to assembly.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from delivery trucks, as needed.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Labeled completed palletized items with appropriate product information.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet production deadlines while adhering to quality standards set forth by company policy.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while on the job.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project updates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Waverly, NY06-2016
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety awareness
- Vehicle operation
- Customer Service
- Customer interaction
- Radio communication
- Safe Driving
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supplies Monitoring
- Data Entry
- Record-keeping
- Self Motivation
- Stress Tolerance
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving
- Goal Setting
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Lot Crew Member
State-line auto auction
01.2024 - 06.2024
Machine Operator Packer
Midwestern Pet Food
02.2023 - 12.2023
Pallet Builder
CVS Pharmacy Distribution Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School