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Courtney Palmer

Warrenville,WI

Summary

Machine Crew Leader at Kimberly Clark Corp with a proven track record in safety and production efficiency. Skilled in training teams and problem-solving, I excel in multitasking and maintaining high-quality standards. My mechanical expertise and strong attention to detail drive operational success and align with organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Crew Leader

Kimberly Clark Corp
09.2006 - Current
  • Currently work in Kleenex converting department. Responsibilities as Machine Crew Leader are to:
  • Lead machine team to safely meet production goals and to align ourselves with Kimberly Clarks goals and expectations.
  • Responsible for reviewing production schedule and assuring that current process orders are correct and have been selected in system and retrieving and printing any process orders that may change during shift.
  • Share any safety or quality concerns from previous shift and communicate plans to machine team of current schedules and of any changes that will occur during shift.
  • Responsible for safety and environmental checks.
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Check materials to process orders.
  • Address any process issues that arise during shift.
  • Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by consistently preparing workstations before peak hours.
  • Train machine team on equipment if needed and relieve team for set breaks.
  • Served as crew safety rep for 1 year before entering current role.
  • Team had No reportable injuries under my leadership.

Bagger and Palletizer Operator

Kentucky Tennesse Clay Company
08.2000 - 09.2006
  • While working at KT Clay Co., I was responsible for:
  • Selecting and aligning process orders at the beginning of the shift.
  • Compare process orders to materials and assure that the bagging system was set up for correct batch of clay.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work place.
  • Maintain equipment, resolve upsets in a timely manner.
  • Operate fork trucks to retrieve material and to move finished product to the warehouse.
  • Loaded railcars with finished product and operated the train to carry full cars to the main rail line and pick up empty railcars.
  • I was also a safety rep my last year of working there.

General Laborer

MAU
08.1999 - 09.2000
  • I started working at Kentucky Tennessee Clay Co. through MAU on a one year hire or fire plan. I was tasked with:
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Loading railcars with finished product.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Trained on MSHA laws and regulations.
  • Gained experience working with and on photo eyes, cameras, and Toledo scale systems.
  • Learned to operate train.
  • Accepted a full-time job with the company in September of 2006.

Education

High School Diploma -

Midland Valley High School
227 Mustang Dr, Graniteville, SC 29829
06.1997

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • Training
  • Safety awareness
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Initiative and Self-motivation
  • Photo eyes
  • Gauges and pumps
  • Setting up machine line up boards
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Timeline

Machine Crew Leader

Kimberly Clark Corp
09.2006 - Current

Bagger and Palletizer Operator

Kentucky Tennesse Clay Company
08.2000 - 09.2006

General Laborer

MAU
08.1999 - 09.2000

High School Diploma -

Midland Valley High School
Courtney Palmer