Altavia Mitchell
Rock Hill
Summary
Dynamic machine operator with extensive experience at Shutterfly, adept at enhancing production efficiency and quality control. Proven track record in troubleshooting and equipment calibration, coupled with strong leadership and teamwork skills. Recognized for implementing process improvements that reduced waste and fostered a safe working environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Press Operator
Shutterfly
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Lead Machine Operator
Cardinal Health
08.2007 - 01.2015
- Implemented process improvements that led to reduced waste and increased output for the production line.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by enforcing safety rules and adhering to company policies at all times.
- Improved overall plant efficiency through careful monitoring of machine parameters, adjusting settings as needed.
- Assisted in scheduling preventative maintenance for machinery, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Reviewed work instructions and schedules to coordinate machine operation and production schedules.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Performed test production runs to identify and execute needed adjustments.
- Manipulated controls to feed, admit, apply and transfer materials and adhesives, adjusting temperature, pressure, and time settings.
- Read and analyzed work orders to determine machine and equipment settings and product specifications.
- Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
- Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
- Removed jammed materials from machines and readjusted components as necessary to resume operations.
- Modified machine settings to accommodate different materials.
- Supervised and adjusted machinery when necessary, reducing downtime.
Team Lead
Ross Distribution Center
09.2001 - 02.2007
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Logistics And Materials Management
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC06.2020
Bachelor Of Mathematical Sciences - Technology Education
DeVry Education
Charlotte, NC06.2015
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Safety management
- Equipment calibration
- Efficient setup
- Machine programming
- Machinery cleaning
- Box machine feeder
- Corrugated experience
- Job scheduling
- Film thread replacement
- Workpiece inspection
- Work instructions
- Forklift operation
- Attention to detail
- Machine Start-up and Shut-down
- Clear communication
- Material handling
- Critical thinking
- Machine setup
- Problem-solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Machine calibrations
- Quality inspections
- Flexible schedule
- Measurements and calculations
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality control analysis
- Active listening
- Production specifications
- Production data reporting
- Microsoft office
- Material selection
- CNC software
- Windows OS familiarity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- 5S principles
- Clean room operations
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Machine operation expertise
Affiliations
Black Belt
Certification
CPR certified
Work Keys certificate
Timeline
Press Operator
Shutterfly
01.2015 - 02.2025
Lead Machine Operator
Cardinal Health
08.2007 - 01.2015
Team Lead
Ross Distribution Center
09.2001 - 02.2007
Associate Of Business Administration - Logistics And Materials Management
York Technical College
Bachelor Of Mathematical Sciences - Technology Education
DeVry Education
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