Factory Operator and Packaging Specialist

Wendy Hardcastle

Owensboro, KY ***** +1-270-***-**** *****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seeking responsible position in the manufacturing field that will allow me to gain invaluable work experience in this area which will help develop my people skills and build character. Work Experience

Machine Operator

Swedish Match North America LLC Owensboro, KY

October 2022 to Present

Operator machinery. Operator a label machine as well. Quality check every 15 mins and label machine every 30mins. Prepare tobacco powder for operators and load cans and lids into a hopper Entry Level Technician

Daramic Owensboro, KY

April 2022 to September 2022

1. Pack fiberglass webs sheet into a box

Checking quality at all times

Load box machine

Housekeeping

Labeler Operator

Sazerac Company Owensboro, KY

June 2020 to April 2022

• Verify labels for the product on the work order

• Set-up tools for the product

• Troubleshooting

• Fill out quality paperwork

• Housekeeping

Human Resource Assistance

Total Packaging Owensboro, KY

March 2019 to June 2020

· Managed for 300 employees

Lead/Supervisor

· Check cooler inventory per meat slice and rework

· Print labels for boxes and pallets

· Fill-in as Quality Assurance inspector

· Prepare processing lines in the morning

· Assistant Administrator for employee orientation, time and attendance, and disciplinary actions Bead Packer

Darts Owensboro, KY

August 2018 to March 2019

· Package expandable polystyrene bead

· Forklift operator

· Stack pallets and skids

· Follow proper procedures of equipment operation in a safe manner

· Apply steel bands to skid when needed

· Ensure boxes are marked appropriately

· Clean and sweep as required or schedule

Utility Packer

Kerry Ingredients Evansville, IN

November 2017 to August 2018

· Work control panel

· Check metal detector on the hour

· Combine ingredients

· Fork lift operator

QA Lab Tech

· Check for moisture

· Granulation test

· Viscosity

· Visual and taste

Team Leader

North American Stamping Group Portland, TN

May 2014 to September 2017

· Manage 3 direct reports and 1 indirect report

· Manage labor needed by assigning hours of work and work to sorts

· Make plans to fulfill shipment obligations

· Train the workforce

· Run crystal reports of work done, inventory, and production trends

· Maintain area for quarantined parts

· Maintain and control depth inventory

· Operate Forklift

· Perform Quality Dock Audits and Receiving Inspection Audits

· Maintain records of all audits done

· Knowledgeable of TS16949 standards and specification

· Knowledgeable of ISO 9000 standards

Assembly Welder

Northern American Stamping Group Portland, TN

October 2013 to May 2014

· Welded parts

· Washed welded parts to remove any debris

· Performed Quality Inspections

· Acted as Floater when needed

Assembler

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Bowling Green, KY February 2013 to October 2013

· Etched and penetrated aluminum parts

· Inspected and ground down aluminum parts

Assistant Supervisor

Sara Lee Bakery Owensboro, KY

May 2007 to January 2013

· Worked in multiple different areas of production

· Responsible for the shipping department

· Set up separate lines handling transfers from one line to another Supervisor

SFG Company Owensboro, KY

October 1997 to March 2007

· Managed 7 direct reports

· Setup and inspected nine machines including the monitoring of transfer between two lines

· Provided safe work environment for employees

· Ensured quality of product with emphasis on food safety

· Monitored labor costs

· Ensured proper training of all employees

· Worked with maintenance to ensure all equipment was maintained properly

· Maintained open door policy to all employees concerning their work ethic and their thoughts on productivity improvement

· Scheduled vacations

· Managed employees on nine lines including six machines and three Liver Slicers. Total of 56 employees.

Operator / Line Leader of the Slice and Pack Line

· Setup and maintained one machine

· Managed employees on line

· Worked in various areas of production line

Assistant Supervisor

OMICO Plastics Owensboro, KY

October 1987 to June 1997

· Checked car parts with calipers for tolerances and quality specs Machine Operator

· Worked on different machines with various products then transferred to other lines Education

general studies (12)

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY

January 1981 to December 1983

general studies (12)

Owensboro High School Owensboro, KY

May 1981 to May 1981

Some college

Skills

Team management Hand tools Communication skills Visual Basic Quality control Management Supervising experience Laboratory experience Manufacturing facility GPS Materials handling Basic math Microsoft Excel Pallet jack Mobile devices Lean manufacturing Relationship management Sanitation procedures Willing to go above and beyond what is expected of me to finish the job ISO 9001 34 years’ experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments with 15 years as a supervisor Computer skills Assistant manager experience Cleanroom Microsoft Office Manufacturing Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance Analysis skills Continuous improvement Calipers Crystal Reports Assembly line Process improvement Calm and patient with others and welcoming of constructive criticisms Quality inspection Laboratory procedures Leadership Forklift Micrometer Quality assurance Recruiting Organizational skills GMP Packaging Factory Labor contracts Eager to learn new things and meet new people Highly- motivated professional with a positive attitude in my approach to work IATF 16949:2016 5S Respectful of others and differing perspectives on professional and personal matters Certifications and Licenses

OSHA 10

Driver's License

HACCP Certification

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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