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Melissa Carter

Littleton,NSW

Summary

Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my machine operation and technical communication skills at Ferrero Australia to enhance production efficiency and maintain the highest quality control standards. My proactive approach to troubleshooting and dedication to safety training significantly contributed to achieving and often surpassing production goals, demonstrating my ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator/ Packer

Ferrero
08.1996 - Current
  • Completed detailed documentation of machine operator activities, including shift logs, incident reports, and maintenance records.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve daily production goals and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Maintained clean workspaces around machinery to ensure a safe working environment free from potential hazards or obstructions during operations.
  • Maintained strict quality control standards, ensuring all packaged products met client specifications.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by operating and maintaining high-speed packaging machines.
  • Performed thorough inspections of final products before shipping out to customers, guaranteeing exceptional quality standards were upheld consistently throughout production processes.
  • Promoted effective communication among team members by sharing relevant information regarding order updates, equipment status changes, or other pertinent details affecting day-to-day operations.
  • Ensured operational safety through consistent adherence to company policies, procedures, and OSHA guidelines.
  • Sustained a positive attitude throughout high-pressure situations, fostering a cohesive team environment that consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Exhibited excellent attention to detail during all aspects of the packaging process, including label placement, product arrangement within containers, and sealing methods for optimal shipment protection.
  • Participated in regular safety training sessions to stay abreast of industry best practices and ensure consistent compliance with established workplace guidelines across all machine operator activities.
  • Assisted in the training and development of new employees on proper machine operation procedures and safety practices.
  • Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
  • Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.

Checkout Operator / Meat Packer

Coles
05.1992 - 10.1995
  • Maintained clean and organized checkout area, ensuring positive shopping experience for patrons.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Operated and closed out drawers with high accuracy to maintain balanced registers.
  • Packaged and attached labelling to various meat selections.
  • Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
  • Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
  • Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation by diligently cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces throughout each shift.
  • Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
  • Streamlined packaging process with meticulous attention to detail in weighing, labelling, and sealing packages.
  • Ensured meat quality by properly storing and rotating products according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations during all aspects of meat handling, cutting, and packaging processes.

Education

Lithgow High School
Lithgow, NSW

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Machine Operation
  • Product Inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Box making
  • Package labelling
  • Item packaging
  • Palletizing
  • Equipment operations
  • Product identification
  • Sealing
  • Manual handling
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Punctual

Certification

Certificate 3 in Food Processing

FDF 30103

Hobbies

Camping

Reading

Crochet

Spending time with Family

Timeline

Machine Operator/ Packer

Ferrero
08.1996 - Current

Checkout Operator / Meat Packer

Coles
05.1992 - 10.1995

Lithgow High School
Melissa Carter