Shawn Slater
Springfield
Summary
I've always been a hard worker leading with work ethic and a need to be good at my job... I am an honest moral man that gives and lives with the purpose of positivity... I hope we can be an asset to each other as I look to fortify my future.
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Smurfit Westeock
Springfield
09.2024 - Current
- Operated various machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing and assembly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures effectively.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to support operational efficiency.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN/ JOGGER
Quad graphics
East Longmeadow
09.2022 - Current
- Forklift driver responsible for pallet packaging staging and loading...
- Loading trucks with paper product...
- Unloading pallet trucks and ink trucks...
- Data entry...
- Baler operations...
- Troubleshooting wrapper strapper machine malfunctions...
- Workstation prep...as a jogger my duties were manual stacking of newspaper bundles to specified order...
- Troubleshooting print press conveyer malfunctions...
- Paper waste management...
- Baler operations.... Workstation prep and management
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages and nonconformance to specifications.
- Examined shipment contents and compared with manifests, invoices and orders to verify accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Experienced with social media and communications platforms.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
- Delivered and route materials to departments used handtruck, conveyor and sorting bins.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory.
MACHINE OPERATOR
William F Sullivan And Co
Holyoke
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery and equipment, including lathes and grinders.
- Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
MACHINE OPERATOR/ PRODUCTION
Advantage Staffing Agency
West Springfield
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Established parameters for each job to attain high scores on production test.
FREEZER WORKER/ HILO OPERATOR
Pioneer Cold Logistics
Chicopee
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Practiced preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of items needing repair.
- Reinforced safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
- Assisted with breaking down loads and stocking assigned sections.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Assembled and filled more than Number shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
FREEZER WORKER
Advantage Staffing Agency
West Springfield
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Labeled, stocked and inventoried department merchandise.
- Assisted with breaking down loads and stocking assigned sections.
- Reinforced safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
FREEZER WORKER/HILO OPERATOR
Friendlys Ice Cream
Wilbraham
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Labeled, stocked and inventoried department merchandise.
- Assisted with breaking down loads and stocking assigned sections.
- Practiced preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of items needing repair.
- Reinforced safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
CONCRETE FINISHER
Dad's Concrete
Springfield
03.2007 - 05.2015
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent availability.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
Education
Mass Communications
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GASome College (No Degree) - Mass Communication
Roxbury Community College
Roxbury , MaSkills
- Operations Support
- Worksite Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Machinery Operation
- OSHA Guidelines
- Work Order Review
- Assembly Protocols
- Material Loading And Unloading
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Distribution
- Equipment Operation
- Logistics
- Equipment Monitoring
- Safety And Compliance
- Assembly Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Controls
- Machine Operation
- Assembly And Production
- Machinery Operations
- Power And Hand Tools
- Manufacturing experience
- Order reading
- Changeover procedure knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Machinery cleaning
- Pumps and compressors
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Machine Operator
Smurfit Westeock
09.2024 - Current
DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN/ JOGGER
Quad graphics
09.2022 - Current
MACHINE OPERATOR
William F Sullivan And Co
03.2019 - 03.2020
MACHINE OPERATOR/ PRODUCTION
Advantage Staffing Agency
09.2018 - 03.2019
FREEZER WORKER/ HILO OPERATOR
Pioneer Cold Logistics
02.2018 - 09.2018
FREEZER WORKER
Advantage Staffing Agency
06.2017 - 02.2018
FREEZER WORKER/HILO OPERATOR
Friendlys Ice Cream
05.2015 - 06.2017
CONCRETE FINISHER
Dad's Concrete
03.2007 - 05.2015
Mass Communications
Clark Atlanta University
Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communication
Roxbury Community College