CHRISTOPHER
JUHALA
C
J Holly, Michigan *****,
aduykr@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS
• Heavy Machine Operation • Forklift operation • Materials management
• Manufacturing • Assembly and production • Equipment operation
• Warehouse operations • Material packaging • Shipping and receiving EXPERIENCE
Machine Operator Technician July 2022 - Current
Lawerence Plastics Clarkston, Michigan
• Make sure running part number matching what is shipped.
• Trained new joiners on machinery operation.
• Leveraged advanced knowledge of individual machines and processes to support team members.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)s and operational processes.
• Examined and sorted defected output for further processing.
• Completed daily job checklists to desired standard and with designated timeframe.
• Worked efficiently to support production pace.
• Positioned materials and workpieces against stop to prevent movement. Heavy Machine Operator Quality Control Inspector August 2019 - June 2022 Advanced Concrete Products Highland, MI
• Returned low-quality work for recycling or disposal to meet quality assurance standards.
• Coordinated preventive maintenance and repair actions to maximize machine uptime.
• Interfaced with leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Adjusted to changing work orders and production requirements to produce high-quality results.
• Maintained clean work area to foster optimal safety and production.
• Implemented changes to support strong quality control and maintain specifications.
• Followed documented processes to comply with standardized work orders.
• Resolved defects by correcting products and removing sub-standard items from line.
• Read and understood the production orders to complete accurate work and minimize wasted resources.
• Removed imperfections and altered final dimensions to finish products within specified tolerances.
• Moved heavy loads with forklifts, overhead cranes and hand trucks. MATERIAL HANDLER August 2016 - April 2019
Curtis Metal Finishing Company Sterling Heights, MI
• Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed
• Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
• Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures
• Organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise
• Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures
• Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items
• Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation
• Collated components for assembly
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
• Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
• Responsible for achieving production requirements
• Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
• Organized work to meet demanding production goals. FORK LIFT OPERATOR August 2016 - April 2019
Curtis Metal Finishing Company Sterling Heights, MI
• Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas
• Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information
• Updated tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement. LABORER April 2015 - August 2016
Staff Finders Inc Troy, MI
• Operated equipment such as fork trucks/primer and cranes to meet challenging daily demands
• Contributed to team results in fast-paced environments
• Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members
• Operated High Lows to safely move materials
• Cleaned, operated and maintained machinery for optimal team productivity
• Packed one line efficiently and accurately in accordance with guidelines and schematics
• Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools
• Ensured timely response in picking and packing of reorders
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
• Performed basic machine set up.