Jesus Garcia
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dynamic Production Machine Operator with extensive experience at Prairie Farms, excelling in equipment operation and quality inspection. Proven ability to troubleshoot machinery and train teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Recognized for enhancing production efficiency and maintaining meticulous records, contributing to a streamlined manufacturing process. Skilled Production Machine Operator with background in manufacturing and industrial environments. Have worked with various machinery, demonstrating ability to perform efficient setup, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. Possess strong technical aptitude, mechanical skills and commitment to safety protocols. In previous roles, have improved production flow and decreased machine downtime through effective problem-solving and preventive maintenance initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Machine Operator
Prarie Farms
Fort Wayne
10.2013 - Current
- Ensured proper functioning of automated systems by conducting tests prior to start-up operations.
- Conducted daily checks of lubrication levels on all equipment used in production processes.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the work area.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems on machines, making necessary repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Trained new operators on the use of machinery and proper operating procedures according to company guidelines.
- Performed regular safety inspections of all equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Operated production machinery to produce parts within specified tolerances and quality standards.
- Adjusted machine settings, speeds, and feeds as required for various jobs.
- Provided support to other departments when needed.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery as directed by supervisor or lead operator when needed.
Forklift Operator
Prarie Farms
Fort Wayne
10.2013 - Current
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Filler Operator
Prarie Farms
Fort Wayne
10.2013 - Current
- Clean and sanitize machines before each shift and after completion of production runs.
- Train new employees on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Monitor the flow of materials throughout the production process to ensure all components are present in correct quantities.
- Operate conveyor belts to move filled containers between stations during production runs.
- Maintain accurate records for production data such as container counts, product weights, and material usage.
- Test samples of finished products against predetermined specifications using testing devices such as viscometers or refractometers.
- Assist in loading raw materials into hoppers or feeders prior to filling operations.
- Calibrate measuring instruments used in the filling process according to established standards.
- Set up and operate equipment to fill containers with specified amounts of products according to customer requirements.
- Enforce good manufacturing practices at all times while working on the line.
- Follow safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals or operating machinery.
- Identify problems with products and take corrective action when necessary.
- Inspect containers for defects such as cracks or chips prior to filling operations.
- Record details about completed batches including batch numbers, yields, fill weights.
- Perform quality checks on finished products, including visual inspection, weight verification, and leakage tests.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding any changes needed in production processes or procedures.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with machinery and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Conduct regular maintenance on equipment such as lubricating parts or changing filters regularly.
- Ensure that work areas are kept clean, organized, and free from debris at all times.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to filler operations.
- Adjust machine settings to ensure proper filling levels are achieved.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Attached labels to packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Sorted, graded and weighed products, verifying and adjusting products to meet specifications.
- Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.
- Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
- Managed inventory of packaging materials and supplies.
- Boosted productivity and efficiency for staff in solution implementation.
- Adjusted machine tension and pressure to accommodate size or product packing angle.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Assembled cartons and applied pads to crate to prepare for product packing.
- Cleaned, oiled and made valve or guide adjustments to machinery and equipment.
- Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
- Supplied materials to feeding devices, spindles or hoppers and unloaded completed packaged products.
- Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Cook
Panda Express
Fort Wayne
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Assembly Line Worker
manco power sports
Fort Wayne
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
- Assisted in the development of new assembly processes and procedures.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth production process flow.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Supervised assembler teams and trained or oriented new employees on procedures.
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Operated machinery, forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Haven
New Haven, IN05-2012
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Production data recording
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Team training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Machine changeovers
- Production documentation
- Equipment monitoring
- Production scheduling
- Shipping and labeling
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operation
- Assembly procedures
- Pumps and compressors
- Changeover procedure knowledge
- Good communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Production Machine Operator
Prarie Farms
10.2013 - Current
Forklift Operator
Prarie Farms
10.2013 - Current
Filler Operator
Prarie Farms
10.2013 - Current
Cook
Panda Express
10.2008 - 10.2013
Assembly Line Worker
manco power sports
05.2008 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
New Haven
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