Chris Sudberry
Flexo Mechanic/Forklift Order Filler
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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I am highly motivated, engaged, organized, and a hard working employee. I believe in continuous improvement and the the 5s way of organizing. I have 25+ years experience in the flexographic and gravure printing business. I have experience using a spectrometer and matching ink by eye. I am knowledgeable in the CMYK and REVO CMYK+OGV printing process, both line and process printing. I have experience operating a 12 color Gallus 430 with sheer slitting system also fully trained using an AVT print inspection. I have experience on an eight color Carint-Explorer central impression printing press, an eight color PCMC-Premier central impression printing press with 8 slitting units on rewind unit. An eight color Tachy-Flexotechnica central impression printing press with an UV outboard uni. I also have experience operating a six color Carint-Gemini central impression printing press with cold seal. A six color PCMC custom central impression printing press. A PCMC six color inline printing press with die cutter. I have experience on a 5 web ABG Omega converter with two die units and one flexo print station.I have experience on an ABG Digicon series 3 with embossing, hot foil stamping and tactile printing. I have experience on a gravure inline printing press with die cutter. I have limited experience on HP indigo 6800 digital press.I have experience working with Flint and Sun Chemical water based, solvent based and UV inks. I have experience mounting plate both gear and sleeve cylinders. I am open to constructive criticism and use it as a positive tool to increase my ability to become a better employee. I have been level 1&2 certified by Flexo Technical Association. I also have lead s.m.e.d teams to reduce down time and waste. I have experience operating electric and propane sit down, stand up, clamp truck and reach truck forklifts. I also have been boom lift certified in the last 8 months.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sortation Associate
Amazon.com - Lebanon, TN
February 2022 to Present
I have many rolls at Amazon. Go/cart stacking, pallet stacking, water spider, trailer unloader, trailer stacker. Anything I’m asked to do I look forward to the training. Auto Detailer
Showroom Finishes - Shelbyville, TN
January 2005 to Present
Owner/operator of my car detail shop. I get cats from auctions and do a full detail on the vehicle. I manage my supply’s and accounting.
Foil/ Leaf Printing Press Operator/Embossing
Jostens - Shelbyville, TN
January 2022 to February 2022
Run a kluge embossing/foil die press. Organize which orders to run based on due date. Print Mechanic
Albea Group - Shelbyville, TN
June 2021 to January 2022
To set up, run and get jobs ready for next changeover . RFID/ Flexo Press Operator
Resource Label Group - Nashville, TN
April 2019 to May 2021
I run an ABG Omega converter with two Novexx solutions ALS306 inlay machines. It has a one color Flexo unit and 2 die cutting units. It also has a sheeter unit. I am responsible for all materials for the job and setting up which job is due first. I have some experience on an HP Indigo 6800 digital press Material Handler
MEIWA - Lewisburg, TN
January 2019 to April 2019
Inspect and handle compartment boards on assembly line. Get needed parts for assembly line. Do check list at start of day on machines and calibrate as needed. Clean and oil pop rivet gun. Termite Technician
Termite Tech - Shelbyville, TN
January 2003 to December 2005
My responsibilities were to inspect houses for termite damage, check Sentricon stations around the house and to proper1y treat the house or termites. I successfully completed the Cook's and Dow - Agro courses of entomology.
Material Handler
Randstad - Shelbyville, TN
January 2003 to December 2003
My responsibilities were to supply machines with material to produce the finished product to ship. I operated a forklift with safety in mind at all times. I also had the responsibility of helping keep the inventory accurate.
Press Operator
CPS/ Plus Mark
January 1998 to December 2003
My responsibilities were toning ink, checking print, doing major set ups in the most efficient and safest manner possible and producing a high-quality product for the company and their customers. Press Operator
Bemis Custom Products - Shelbyville, TN
January 1991 to December 1998
Paramount Packaging/ Bemis Customs Packaging
My responsibilities involved toning inks, checking print, doing major setups and producing high quality products for the customers. I had to orchestrate my helpers to perform their jobs in an efficient and safe manner while increasing production and decreasing waste. Cap Decorator
National Pen Corp
January 1991 to December 1991
My responsibilities included printing an image on a pen cap, loading caps into bins, keeping foils changed out, and keep machine running in an efficient and save manner. Education
Flexo Technical Association Level 1&2 certified in Flexography Flexo Technical Association - Remote
March 2019 to September 2021
High school diploma
Shelbyville High School - Shelbyville, TN
June 1988 to June 1991
Skills
• Flexo Press Operator (10+ years)
• Ink making (10+ years)
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Detailing (10+ years)
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Materials Handling (10+ years)
• Quality Control (5 years)
• Warehouse Experience (5 years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Packaging (10+ years)
• Order Picking (5 years)
• Mechanical knowledge (10+ years)
• Pest Control (2 years)
• Process improvement (10+ years)
• Basic math (10+ years)
• Flexo press (10+ years)
• Spectrometer (10+ years)
• Packaging (10+ years)
• Pallet Jack (10+ years)
• Stocking (10+ years)
• Assembly (10+ years)
• Shipping & Receiving (10+ years)
• Driving
• Warehouse experience
• Forklift
• Load & Unload
• Project Management (2 years)
• Communication Skills (10+ years)
• Flexo press operator (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance
• I Have been part of a continuous improvement team. I also was the lead for a s.m.e.d team. (3 years)
• 5S (3 years)
• Mechanic Experience (10+ years)
• Packaging
• Research & Development
• Communication skills
• Construction
• Reach truck
• Materials handling
• Clamp Truck Experience
• RF Scanner
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Pest Control License
Electric Pallet Jack Certification
Boom Lift Operator
November 2021 to Present
I have taken written and driving certification to be a boom lift operator