CRAIG HAYES

Newnan, GA ***** 770-***-**** adtbx5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Skilled, creative, and responsible manufacturing professional with extensive experience in all aspects of industrial high-speed and high-volume food production operation of a commercial bakery. Served as primary operator of material handling system that was central to plant operations. Known for paying attention to detail, thorough knowledge of raw materials handling, and inventory management. Excellent communicator, problem solver, and quick learner with a positive attitude and commitment to adding value to the team and overall operation. KEY SKILLS

Forklift Operation Airveyor System Operation SAP Documentation Material Handling Inventory Management and Warehouse Operations Problem Solving Troubleshooting Communication Collaboration and Teamwork Process Improvements Cleaning and Sanitizing Training and Coaching Strong Work Ethic Safety Conscious Machine Operation Production and Assembly Experience Monitor Computer Control Displays WORK EXPERIENCE

MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, GA 1978 – 2021

Global snack company (formerly Kraft/Nabisco) plant producing cookies, crackers, and salted snacks along with other food products. Plant can produce up to 56 different SKUs. Plant closed and production moved to newer facility. Airveyor Operator (2005 – 2021)

Responsible as the primary operator for moving raw materials into silos and storage bins from railcars and then moving from storage into position for mixing and baking.

Operated conveyor system for up to 400,000 pounds of flour per day to accommodate daily baking needs.

Documented raw materials received into the plant using the SAP system; this amounted to 68,000 pounds of sugar, 48,000 pounds of High Fructose Corn Syrup, and 48,000 pounds of liquid sugar.

Cross-trained numerous staff over the years as back-up to operate the Airveyor system and process, utilizing a hands-on approach on the job, usually prior to working hours.

Suggested a process improvement where hose caddies were installed for multiple hoses carrying baking ingredients, which improved the life of the hoses, saving downtime and equipment costs.

Assisted supervisors with managing inventory of bulk materials.

Played a key role, in concert with supervisors, in the movement of train railcars in and out of the plant in a timely manner and returned them to the Toledo Flour Mill faster.

Practiced GMP, FDA, and OSHA safety guidelines throughout the materials movement process. Material Handler Forklift Operator (2001 – 2005) Moved raw materials such as seasoning ingredients and other recipe items into position for mixing and movement into baking process. Operated forklifts and other equipment as necessary to move items in and out of the warehouse.

Environmental Health Services (EHS) (1982 – 2001)

Performed a variety of cleaning and sanitizing functions throughout the plant. Managed inventory of paper rolls and boxes required throughout the production process.

Cleaned and mopped floors, sanitized restrooms, removed trash, cleaned tables, and carried out all company sanitation protocols.

Followed FDA and OSHA guidelines in all cleaning processes to ensure the safety of employees and that products were uncontaminated.

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Packing Technician (1978 – 1982)

Worked with line managers, co-workers, and the distribution department to meet daily production goals that ranged from 3,000 to 6,000 cases per shift depending on product. Operated a variety of machines involved in the packing process and experienced working on all nine production lines. EDUCATION

Dekalb Community College, Panthersville, GA

Diploma, Commercial Art