Brian Wardlaw
Buffalo, NY *****
ad17aw@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
Printing Press Helper
Mod-Pac - Buffalo, NY
November 2021 to Present
• Set-up and operate the feeder section of the printing press
• Clean plates and blankets as required
• Keep the press supplied with adequate ink, paper, and chemicals
• Troubleshoot feeder and make the necessary adjustments to maximize production speed and quality
• Perform Preventive Maintenance as outlined in PM Program
• Assist with changeovers
• Clear machine stops and jam-ups
• Perform any additionally assigned duties as requested Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Brady Corporation - Buffalo, NY
March 2020 to June 2020
• Timely delivery of raw material to manufacturing cells according to standard procedure to ensure no work stoppages
• Inspect inbound material to the Raw Material Warehouse to ensure their quality and quantity are correct
• Transfer deliveries from the Receiving cell to the Raw Material Warehouse and restock into the correct bin location
• Perform raw material and finished goods cycle counts
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the Warehouse
• Inspect order items to pass quality standards including color, surface finish, art legend, construction materials, and text.
• Perform accurate counts of items to ensure complete order fulfillment and correct delivery quantity. Ensures that all line items are present for an order.
• Responsible for accurately reading Pack Lists and pack/ship orders according to standard work.
• Ensure that orders contain any required marketing materials (catalogs, mailers, etc.).
• Support the restocking of manufactured product and purchased finished goods.
• May be responsible for restocking pack/ship stations with consumable media to sustain a continuous workflow. Keeps work area organized and clean according to housekeeping standards.
• May be responsible for an area of the distribution center to clean and perform 5S duties on a daily basis. Warehouse Associate/Image Tech
M&T Corporate Reuse - Buffalo, NY
July 2019 to October 2019
• Responsible for incoming and outgoing inventory
• Performs a windows 10 image on laptops/desktops
• Operated scanner devices to create barcodes for company's merchandise
• Delivered furniture and electronics to customers
• Maintained a clean work area to meet daily goals
• Assured a safe work environment and wore proper work boots/clothing
• Handled the cleaning of returned and used merchandise
• Changed out old hard drives for new hard drives inside computer desktops
• Operated pallet jacks to transport bought merchandise throughout warehouse to prepare for shipping
Machine Operator/Crew Member/Inspector
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC - Grand Island, NY
December 2016 to May 2019
Performs visual inspection of labeled vials, lot numbers, expiration dates, inserts, trays, partitions, over packs, packing and palletizing over packs
• Will work on assembly lines with high speed computer based equipment with HMI applications
• Performs skilled training for aggregation of shippers
• Assures that the packaged product meets all [ 100%] of specifications
• Responsible for complying with all SOP's and cGMP's
• Responsible for complying with training
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment and strives to meet daily goals
• Makes minor adjustments and assists with changeover and set-up to equipment, as necessary
• Assures the correct set-up and operation of all packaging equipment except the Labeler
• Performs and documents line clearances before and after the Assures a safe working environment and wears appropriate safety
equipment/apparel at all times as well as alerting the supervisor to unsafe conditions in the department
• running of each Batch
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Packaged, transported, and handled all faces of medicine in the packaging department
• Computer data entry of product lots batch records
• Maintained proper forms for accurate product counts
• Operated machines to perform initial sterilization of glass vials which are used to hold injectable pharmaceuticals
• Operated pan washing machines to sterilize equipment used to sterilize vials
• Operated forklifts/electrical pallet jacks to reposition raw materials and packaged products throughout the warehouse for storage or in preparation for shipping Retail Associate/Stock Member
United Men's Fashion's - Buffalo, NY
February 2013 to December 2016
• Responsible for correctly receiving inventory
• Responsible for inputting data into designated corporate system
• Courteously greet customers and efficiently process transactions within a busy, fast-paced retail environment
• Operate cash register, scanners, and computers to itemize and total customer purchases
• Collect payments and make change for cash transactions
• Balance the drawer at the end of shift
• Assist with store stocking, floor-sets, and opening/closing procedures
Education
High school or equivalent
Catholic Charities - Buffalo, NY
February 2012 to November 2012
Skills
• Machine Operator (3 years)
• Forklift (2 years)
• Computer/Scanners (5 years)
• Warehouse Experience (4 years)
• Packaging (3 years)
• Inspection (3 years)
• Inventory Control (3 years)
• Image Processing (1 year)
• Warehouse Associate
• Shipping Receiving
• Order Fulfillment
• Order Picker
• Materials Handling
• Pallet Jack
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certified