Amanda Mitchell
- Phone: +1 416 555 0123
- Email: amanda.mitchell@email.com
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- LinkedIn: amanda-mitchell-packaging
Summary
Six years of experience operating and maintaining a variety of packaging and filling machinery within fast-paced manufacturing environments, consistently achieving production targets and minimizing downtime. Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal operational efficiency and product quality.
Adept at adhering to strict safety protocols and quality control standards, including HACCP and GMP guidelines, while contributing to a 15% reduction in material waste through process optimization. Committed to continuous improvement and collaborative team environments.
Experience
Senior Packaging Machine Operator, Maple Leaf Foods -- Toronto, Canada
Mar 2020 – present
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Operated and maintained multiple high-speed packaging and filling machines (e.g., vertical form-fill-seal, rotary fillers) for food products, processing over 10,000 units per shift.
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Led routine machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments, reducing changeover times by an average of 20% through efficient sequencing and calibration.
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Performed preventative maintenance and first-level troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical components, resulting in a 10% decrease in unscheduled downtime.
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Trained junior operators on machine operation, safety procedures, and quality control checks, improving team efficiency and adherence to SOPs.
Packaging and Filling Machine Tender, McCain Foods Canada -- Florenceville-Bristol, Canada
Aug 2017 – Feb 2020
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Monitored and adjusted packaging machine parameters to ensure product quality and consistency for frozen food items, maintaining a defect rate below 0.5%.
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Loaded raw materials and packaging components into machines, ensuring continuous operation and adherence to production schedules.
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Conducted thorough quality checks on packaged products, including weight verification, seal integrity, and label placement, in compliance with company standards.
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Assisted maintenance technicians with complex repairs and overhauls, contributing to the longevity and reliability of machinery.
Education
George Brown College, Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Co-op) -- Toronto, Canada
Sept 2015 – June 2017
Skills
Machine Operation & Maintenance: Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS), Rotary Fillers, Capping Machines, Labeling Machines, Conveyor Systems, PLC Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Equipment Setup & Changeover
Quality & Safety: HACCP, GMP, SOP Adherence, Quality Control Checks, Product Inspection, Safety Protocols, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Material Handling
Technical Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Systems, Basic Electrical Diagnostics, Calibration, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Data Entry
Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Training & Mentoring