Material Handler Data Entry

Cleophus R. Freeman

**** ******* ***** ** *** *** Waukegan, IL 60087

224-***-**** [c] adwi7f@r.postjobfree.com

A results-driven, Production Technician skilled in manufacturing of medical diagnostics reagents and liquid stains. Focused on achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety, and administration. A true professional with over six years of experience in machine operation, line production, and product quality assurance. Seeking a position where I can use my abilities to work with others and see that all duties and responsibilities are completed and performed accurately.

Employment History

Sysmex America – Mundelein, IL 07/16 – 12/21

A leading global firm that distributes and supports automated in vitro diagnostic hematology, flow cytometry, technology solutions, coagulation and urinalysis, analyzers, reagents and information systems for laboratories and healthcare facilities in North and South America.

Production Technician

●Developed and modified process formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality standards within FDA guidelines and standards.

●Database entries into (GEA) to run the reagents to prepare for production.

●Staged materials such as bladders, bottles, boxes, labels and proper documentation for production.

●Prepared kit packaging with bottles/pouch inserts including palletizing, shrink wrapping, inspecting and review of computer documentation accuracy during each stage of production.

●Prepped liquid stain for 180-liter tank by mixing chemicals and manually filling pouches making sure the pouches met the required weight specifications prior to shipment.

●Changed formats on machinery to fit the specifications for reagents for production.

●Performed line clearance for ensuring equipment and work areas were free of products and materials from a previous process.

●Weighed, scanned, and dumped chemicals materials into 3,000-liter up to 25,000-liter tanks to fill for production.

●Assisted other departments as needed to ensure production output met and exceeded goals.

●Connected chemical mixing tank to pressurized hoses to bring the reagents to production line.

AkzoNobel – Waukegan, IL 02/15 – 06/16

A global pioneer bringing surfaces to life for well over 200 years. Experts in making coatings and sustainable paints with a world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon.

Operator/Warehouse Technician

●Handled flammable and corrosive product and verified the correct DOT requirements for shipping.

●Cleaned portable tanks, valves, filters and pumps with pressurized washers, brushes, and scrapers.

●Participated in continuous improvement activities and programs for HSE, Quality, and ALPS.

●Inspected equipment and performed preventative maintenance activities to keep the facility operating efficiently, avoiding downtime.

●Used SAP scanner for verification of proper formula for chemicals necessary for chemical mix.

●Filled and labeled batches for shipment, ensuring high quality products met customer requirements on a timely basis.

Little Lady Foods – Gurnee, IL 09/12 – 12/14

Little Lady Foods Inc is primarily involved in Frozen Specialties as well as other possible related aspects and functions of Frozen Specialties.

Elliot/Machine Operator

●Handled setup, calibrated, monitored the run and troubleshoot to ensure efficient performance of machinery: PMI, Elliot machine, robot, sauce room/paste pump, dough mixers, and automated palletizer.

●Made sure proper sanitation of warehouse was performed daily.

●Followed all SPC practices outlined within our company policy.

●Ensured that the equipment to be operated was in good mechanical condition by visual inspection, identified any problems and contacted maintenance for repair.

●Made necessary adjustments on equipment during the production run.

Education

High School Diploma – North Chicago, IL

Certification

Area 3 Basic Leadership Training Certificate

Petty Officer First Class (NJROTC)

Non-Commissioned Officers Association JROTC Excellence

Work Skills: Training and mentoring of new employees, data entry, quality assurance, data analysis, material handler, line production lead, documentation, and reporting.

References available upon request

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