Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.
· Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation. Operate machining equipment safely with team of operators.
· Followed detail instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
· Loaded product materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
· Participated in ongoing training programs related to machinery operation and safety protocols, staying up to date on best practices within the industry.
· Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
· Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
· Collaborated with production teams to identify root causes of quality issues, leading to significant improvements in product reliability.
· Enhanced safety standards by rigorously enforcing workplace safety protocols during quality inspections.
· Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
· Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
· Inspected poultry product for defects and removed defective pieces from conveyor belt. Removed products from line that did not meet quality standards.
· Prepared various meats by cutting, trimming, and packaging in preparation for display cases. Followed safety precautions with knives and trimming equipment to create accident-free environment.
· Loaded and operated defining and skinning machines. Moved finished and packaged product into site refrigeration to prepare for shipment.
· Reduced risk of contamination by following strict sanitation protocols, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
· Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
· Enhanced production speed by mastering knife techniques for precise meat trimming and portioning.
Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, remaining flexible and responsive under tight deadlines.
· Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials. Maintained product integrity and optimized workflow while following company good manufacturing practices.
· Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow. Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational targets.
· Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Achieved demanding production schedules by using tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products.
· Eviscerated and trimmed carcasses of slaughtered animals. Identified various meat product forms by sight, inspected product quality and assessed production safety to protect consumers and workers.
· Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment. Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions. Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
· Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
· Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
· Conducted verification activities Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) to ensure production in sanitary environment to prevent product adulteration.
· Analyzed data from ongoing monitoring activities to identify areas for improvement within the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program continuously.
· Participated with USDA FSIS inspectors on inspection of poultry. Deposed of birds to include diseases, bruising, DOA in compliance with the plant, state, and federal regulations.
· Assisted and aide QA in product testing, GMP and HACCP verification.
· Worked with salvage on bird trimming, also to include final trimming before birds enter chillers.
· Inspected areas to ensure housekeeping and production areas are clean and neat.
Notified management when product issues arise that prevent plant from running in compliance.
· Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
· Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
· Moved boxes and organized aisles to open floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
· Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins. Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
· Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays. Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks. Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
· Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
· Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Prepared accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.