XAVIER HARRIS

Birmingham, AL *****

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205-***-****

• Machine operator with 4+years of experience monitoring and operating

machines in a manufacturing setting. Proficient at determining faults and

conducting repairs. Have excellent communication skills and can operate

forklifts. Possess a Machining Level 1 Certificate, and maintained a

100% safety record throughout my career.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Machine Operator/Material Handler / Saw Man

Avient - Tarrant, AL

May 2022 to Present

Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be

incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

Follows and complies with all safety, work rules and regulations

• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards

• Sets up and starts all secondary operations within the manufacturing area

• Checks all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures

• Refers issues/problems to Lead/Supervisor for disposition

• Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently

keep all equipment operational

• Performs all required machine cleaning

• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards Completes

and maintains required paperwork and/or documents

Other projects / duties as assigned

Blender Machine Operator/ Raw Material Sampler

Oxford Pharmaceuticals - Birmingham, AL

July 2021 to May 2022

Leads and performs a variety of process duties according to batch record and Standard Operating

Procedures (SOP’s) in the pharmaceutical manufacturing department, but not limited to, operating

machines, and assisting in the packaging of products

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Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies, procedures, and state, federal

and local laws

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Able to operate and/or learn how to operate a variety of manufacturing equipment: Tablet Presses, Vector

Drier, Blending/Granulation equipment, Tablet Coating Processes, Coating Pans, Raw Material Weighing,

Vac-U-Max Conveying system

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Works on automated machinery operating bottle and blister packaging equipment

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Ability to use scales and containers to measure raw materials

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Follows product recipes according to batch record instructions

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Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are completed correctly and

are current

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Adheres to company uniform and gowning policies

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Reports process or equipment problems to area supervision

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Performs changeovers and set-up of equipment for processing operations

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Possesses mechanical aptitude and/or ability for basic equipment troubleshooting

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Cleans and maintains packaging rooms and equipment

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Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record

specifications

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Follows established department SOP’s and batch record instructions

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Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations

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Appropriately utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

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Other job duties as assigned

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements

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SOP’s, equipment and safety practices

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Manufacturing processes and equipment procedures

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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

Pasteurizer

PRAIRIE FARMS - Homewood, AL

January 2019 to July 2021

Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications, while closely monitoring the dairy

production process and following SOP’s for batching and processing products.

Ensured all know pathogens were pasteurized and product was homogenized, while also running and

maintaining pasteurizer and other related equipment used in dairy production.

Monitored fats, total solids, allergens, cryoscope, and other items associated with processing dairy

products.

Troubleshot and resolved basic to moderate operating difficulties.

Verified all charts including frequency pen, cut in and cut out temperatures, as well as product recording

temperatures.

Maintained sanitation of equipment including CIP & hand cleaning.

Operated equipment at recommended speeds, and communicated mechanical and operational issues

as they arose.

Cleaned equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.

Maintained communication with other departments, management and employees and notified them

of any problems and/or concerns that might restrict the efficiency of production.

Ensured all required information was documented accurately and in accordance with SOP’s.

Analyzed process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and

troubleshooting; focused on identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Followed Good Manufacturing Practices.

Maintained clean, sanitary and safe work area, followed all work safe practices including wearing PPE

in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints and others.

Armored Service Technician

LOOMIS - Birmingham, AL

June 2016 to December 2019

Picked up and delivered customer change orders and deposits carrying a minimum of 50 pounds by

hand or up to several hundred pounds by cart, with minimum of 30 stops/day.

Loaded and unloaded cargo consisting of multiple bags/boxes of coins

Responsible to count items, record amounts and serial numbers, sign and date receipts and manifests,

and sort individual cargo items by routes.

Security Officer

SECURITY ENGINEERS - Birmingham, AL

September 2007 to June 2016

Provided security at Harbert Plaza Building in downtown Birmingham for tenants, which included

Regions Bank and several law firms.

Monitored and tracked vendors at loading dock; provided security and customer service at security

desk and in other areas of the building as needed; and monitored and controlled security cameras.

Stocker

ACCUSTAFF (ACI) STAFFING AGENCY - Vestavia Hills, AL

January 2022 to July 2007

Temporary position for a local glass company, with duties to include stocking and inside sales. Left

company because there was no opportunity for a permanent position.

Customer Service Rep

INSTAFF PERSONNEL STAFFING AGENCY - Homewood, AL

June 2022 to December 2006

Temporary Call Center position with Parker Group (PGI), a corporate and political tele-service firm.

Made a variety of types of phone calls on behalf of PGI's clients. The position ended with no option for

a permanent or full-time position.

Assembly

TRI STAFFING AGENCY - Birmingham, AL

June 2022 to December 2005

Temporary position with Honda in Lincoln, AL, working various assembly lines in the production area.

Consistently met production goals. When the position ended, decided to find a position closer to home.

Education

West End Senior High School - Hoover, AL, US

April 2004 to October 2004

Skills

• Food Processing

• Good Manufacturing

• Inventory Safety Expertise Practices Experience

• Cashier

• Customer Service

• Stocking

• Security

• Call Center

• Assembly Line

• Inside Sales

• Mechanical Knowledge

• Packaging

• Machining

• Warehouse Experience

• Service Technician Experience

• Press brake machine (3 years)

• Pharmaceutical Product Mixer (1 year)

• Food Safety

• Mechanic Experience

• CNC

• CNC Lathe

• Load & Unload

• Welding

Certifications and Licenses

pharmaceutical mixers / pharmaceutical blenders certification

Present

Firearms License

Driver's License

Guard Card

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