Richard A. Blodgett
*** *. ******* ****** ********, Wisconsin 54911
920-***-**** (home) / 920-***-**** (cell)
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking position in flexographic or packaging/paper converting field using my recent training and years of experience as a dependable, mechanically inclined, safety conscience worker.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Package and Label Printing, Technical Diploma, FVTC, Appleton, WI
GPA 3.7, Graduated December, 2009, Received $500 scholarship and was on the Dean’s list.
Forklift Safety Course, FVTC, Appleton, WI. Recertified in 2010 at Bemis.
MACHINERY (SETUP AND OPERATION)
Mark Andy 2200 and 3150, Videojet inkjet, Die Cutter, Sheeter, Rewinder/slitter, Trimmer, Drill Press, Punch Press, Avanti press (wide web, CT), The Workhorse (corrugate press), Forklift.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word, MS Excel, Email, Internet, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, DOS, Windows XP.
WORK HISTORY
ABR Employment Services, Appleton, WI October-December 2011
Laborer/Order Picking at Valley Packaging, Appleton, WI
School Specialty, Greenville, WI August-September 2011
Seasonal Stock Shelves and Flow rack at distribution center.
Various Employment Agencies 2011
Includes Westaff, QPS, Seek, Masterson
Aerotek Staffing, Appleton, WI 2010-2011
Long term assignments at Milprint, a division of Bemis in Oshkosh as Material Handler and Converter Rework Specialist.
Westaff Employment Agency, Appleton, WI 2010
Long term assignment at Outlook Graphics.
Outlook Graphics, Neenah, WI 1995 - 2008
Position ended due to mass downsizing. Served on on the Safety Committee.
Inkjet Operator - Setup, operation, and maintenance. Trained new employees. Mail Sorter.
Order Picker - Packaged items for shipping; assisted in inventory control.
Machine Tender - Fed or removed product into/from machine; packed or stacked on pallet.