Van
Fludd
Professional
Experience
October **** – March 2022 Forklift Operator / Machine Operator
Nissin Foods Gardena, California
• Complete routine inspections of machines
• Maintain sanitary conditions of production areas
• Ensure safety rules in effect are strictly followed at all times October 2020 – April 2021 Machine Operator
PEPSI Co. Riverside, California
• Cross training on different assembly lines
• Move raw material handling to the production line and/or filling, capping, sealing, labeling, or packaging product
• Remove damaged products or supplies, as needed
• Maintain required product inspection processes
• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
• Remove or shift materials or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Ensure package and product quality
• Perform preventative maintenance. Keep daily records of down time
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices June 2020 – October 2020 Machine Operator
Phillips Ontario, California
• Assembly of oral care kits, following procedures and guidelines
• Equipment operation of syringe, bottle filing and brush head assembly
• Participate in set-up production line to assemble products with quality to comply with customers regulation
• Follow daily standard work to ensure consistency and discipline
• Verifying component kits are a match against the work order
• Cross training on different assembly lines
• Entering the required data for work orders, scrapping parts, and recording defective components
December 2019 – June 2020 Cherry Picker
Living Spaces Colton, California
• Responsible for filling orders and delivering them to the delivery dock in a manner that met company standards for security, safety, and productivity
• Efficiently pick orders for shipment, ensure that the current number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage 16303 S Dalton Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
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Education
Upsala College - East Orange, New Jersey
Orange High School - Orange, New Jersey
Graduated: June 1989
Core Competencies
Time Management, Customer Service, Strategic
Planning, Communication Skills, Creative
Thinking, Operational Excellence, Team
Leadership, Problem Solving Skills,
Organizational Skills, Inventory Control,
Warehouse Operations, OSHA requirements
knowledgeable, Familiar with RF Systems
Certifications
Certified Pallet Jack Operator
Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator
Certified Order Picker (Cherry Picker) Operator
References Available Upon Request
Profile
Driven and motivated warehouse associate recognized for over 15+ years of hands-on experience in shipping and receiving freight and picking and pulling stock. Expertise in wrapping, boxing, labeling, and maintaining logs. Strong, robust, and comfortable lifting to 75 pounds at once. Skilled at working efficiently, safely, and quickly. Primary priority is always safety. May 2019 – April 2020 Stager/Loader
Galasso’s Bakery Jurupa Valley, California
• Accurately select, count, stage, and load bread products as determined by each route’s load sheet
• Monitor product being loaded and timely notify supervisors of any quality or shortage issues with products
• Load/unload product from semi-trailers or route trucks March 2018 – March 2019 Warehouse Associate
Dollar Tree Distribution Center San Bernardino, California
• Unloaded cargo from delivery trucks with hand trucks and pallet jacks
• Verified the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Kept warehouse clean and organized
• Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date April 2017 – July 2018 Warehouse Associate
Home Chef San Bernardino, California
• Verified the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Assembled and filled orders to be shipped to customers. Prepared all shipping documentation
• Kept warehouse clean and organized in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Inspected products for defects and damages. Examined ingoing and outgoing shipments
• Conducted monthly inventory of materials
• Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment
• Received, stored, and shipped goads and materials
• Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely February 2015 – September 2017 Weight labeling and packaging Perdue Farms Inc Milford, Delaware
• Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process
• Worked directly with weight, packaging, and labeling department
• Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in 54% revenue growth February 2014 – November 2015 Production Machine Operator Dart Solo Cup Corporation Milford, Delaware
• Facilitated production of paper products (paper cups, paper plates, etc.) by installing, maintaining, and repairing machines and equipment
• Ensured compliance with company and regulatory safety procedures, guidelines, and policies when operating equipment
• Supervised and motivated staff and management
• Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
• Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions
• Read and followed standard operating procedures
• Responsible for achieving production requirements
• Kept work areas clean and neat
• Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
• Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule
• Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance
• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
• Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment May 2011 – July 2014 Order Selector
Quality Foods Rahway, New Jersey
• Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team
• Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor
• Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences