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Aaron Thomas

Oley

Summary

Skilled individual seeking an opportunity in manufacturing industry. Sales industry. Production industry. Customer Services industry.

I am high achiever who is consistent and organized . I'm adoptable to different people and Company cultures.

Detailed Technician skilled in services. Demonstrating keen sense of skill to every customer. Known for best-in-class work and great problem-solving skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spiral Technician

Sonoco Products Co
Robesonia
01.2025 - Current
  • Operated and maintained various technical equipment and tools daily.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues efficiently on-site.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow processes regularly.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.

Bread line technician (Temp assignment)

Pepperidge Farm
Denver
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure efficient line performance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues to minimize downtime in operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and improve efficiency.
  • Performed daily maintenance on production line equipment, including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with company standards.

Filler Operator (Temp assignment)

SunOpta
Breinigsville
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Operations of the Aseptic filling machines and machines associated with the fillers.
  • Ensuring the quality and efficiency standards are being met through reduced scrap loss and yield improvements.
  • Assuming responsibility for the filling area efficiencies, safety, quality following all GMP and PPE requirements for the safety of others and oneself.
  • Effectively communicates verbal and written information relevant to the position at the site.
  • Filling in for vacations and/or cover if other employees are absent.
  • Coordinates, Sets-up, CIPs, Swab Tests, Monitors, and Operates Aseptic Filling Machines to maximize the quality of products produced and the efficiency of the department.
  • Maintains a clean and organized working area keeping all supplies and materials stocked and set-up for success when the next shift comes in to relieve you.
  • Begins to assist with routine maintenance on all filling machines including working with and communicating with Maintenance and Management.
  • Relieves other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
  • Perform a variety of quality checks (weight checks, machine checks, sterility checks, package integrity checks) to assure standards are met.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
  • Accurately prepares and completes all area paperwork with legible handwriting as required by the FDA.
  • Work with Management team to monitor the operational efficiencies, yields, scrap loss and other key indicators to actively seek ways to improve plant productivity.
  • Work area must always be kept audit ready.
  • Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
  • All other duties, as assigned.
  • Operated filling machines to ensure consistent product quality.
  • Monitored production line for equipment malfunctions and addressed issues promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline filling processes and improve efficiency.
  • Conducted regular inspections of filled product for compliance with specifications.
  • Implemented best practices for machine maintenance to minimize downtime risks.
  • Perform quality checks on finished products, including visual inspection, weight verification, and leakage tests.

Filler Operator

oceanspray cranberries
Breinigsville
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Operator of Filler machine. Following SOP standards
  • Responsible for quality check of juice every 30 minute.
  • S.I.P and C.I.P. duties . Chemical training
  • GMP .

Lead Kettle Operator

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips
Host
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prepare for startup and/or shut down of kettles
  • Monitor, maintain and change oil in the kettles as needed
  • Set up and change slicer heads
  • Monitor, equipment and report malfunctions to maintenance and management
  • Oversee quality and food safety of raw material coming from prep rooms, product coming out of the kettles and product being sorted
  • Ensure all waste from prep rooms, kettle rooms and sorting areas are removed as needed throughout the day and all waste containers and bins are emptied for the incoming shift.
  • Adhere to fire extinguisher and fire suppression system safety training and procedures

Shipping Associate

Ingram Content Group LLC
Breinigsville
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Quality Control inspect prior to shipping. Includes Book batch/bar serial codes. Covers /pages /titles / spines, Prior to scanning.
  • Access Company data base for search of all completed and Non completed orders. Access of shipping volume to complete.
  • RF / Scan rate goals/targets
  • Scan all orders for shipping. Includes packing books according to box size with bubble wrap or paper to prevent damage to product.
  • Assigned detailed to manage Barnes and Nobles orders. Daily targeted time line to complete.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.

Restaurant Shift Manager

Mi Casa Su Casa
Reading
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Packing Lead

Gobble Inc.
Lancaster
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Packed food items in designated cold pack boxes and cartons to fulfill customer orders.
  • Wrapped and packaged items securely to minimize damage during shipping.
  • Utilized RF scanner to scan barcodes and transfer product, quantity and location information.
  • Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
  • Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
  • Stacked boxes or cartons on pallets using proper technique, maximizing pallet loads.
  • Followed safety and quality protocols, and lean processes to minimize accidents.

Senior Consultant

Reading Green Recycling
Reading
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Grass roots initiative to de-manufacture e-waste CRT television . Plastic or glass bottles
  • Established quality standards and performed work according to project schedules.
  • Assessed clients' needs and created plan of action to provide business solutions.
  • Handled complex problems and issues by understanding root cause of issue and implementing solutions.
  • Spearheaded strategic component development strategy in alignment with future project goals.
  • Letter of acknowledgement for services from the Mayor office of the City of Reading, PA. 2014

Community Ambassador

Redesign Reading
Reading
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
  • Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
  • Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community and advocacy.
  • Conducted interviews with people from target populations to listen to concerns and amplify group's voice.
  • Acknowledge by the Reading Eagle for Community engagement, The Wall 'I Love Reading' campaign.

Account Copy Operator Lead

Bowne Business Solutions
New York
01.1999 - 03.2005
  • Operated printing equipment to produce print jobs with PC, CTP, binding equipment, punching and cutting.
  • Prioritized workload to achieve maximum output and meet customer deadlines.
  • Recorded completed work in production logs, including accurate quantity output, materials used and problems encountered, to inform supervisors and positively affect future operations.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Awarded 'Watch us Shine' Certificate of Excellence for outstanding customer service in Q4 of 1999.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA, US

High School Diploma - Economics

Theodore Roosevelt High School
The Bronx, NY, US

Skills

  • Profit Optimization
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Relationship Building
  • Monitoring Food Preparation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Inventory Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • RF Scanner
  • Process Improvement
  • Delivery driver experience
  • Driving
  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Restaurant management
  • Communication skills
  • Restaurant experience
  • Hospitality
  • Leadership
  • Cash handling
  • Manufacturing
  • Forklift
  • Basic math
  • Food service
  • Manufacturing facility
  • Management
  • Retail sales
  • Supervising experience
  • Cash register
  • Shift management
  • Serving
  • Quality assurance
  • Production efficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Adaptability

Certification

Driver's License

Willing To Relocate

  • Reading, PA
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • PA

Assessments

  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, 10/01/23, Proficient
  • Work motivation, 04/01/23, Proficient
  • Retail customer service, 10/01/23, Proficient
  • Work style: Reliability, 03/01/24, Proficient
  • Customer focus & orientation, 04/01/23, Proficient
  • Warehouse safety, 04/01/23, Proficient
  • Mechanical knowledge, 05/01/24, Completed
  • Manufacturing skills, 05/01/24, Proficient
  • Sales skills, 04/01/23, Proficient

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

Spiral Technician

Sonoco Products Co
01.2025 - Current

Bread line technician (Temp assignment)

Pepperidge Farm
11.2024 - 01.2025

Filler Operator (Temp assignment)

SunOpta
02.2024 - 09.2024

Filler Operator

oceanspray cranberries
11.2023 - 02.2024

Lead Kettle Operator

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips
01.2023 - 11.2023

Shipping Associate

Ingram Content Group LLC
07.2021 - 05.2023

Restaurant Shift Manager

Mi Casa Su Casa
04.2019 - 05.2021

Packing Lead

Gobble Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2019

Senior Consultant

Reading Green Recycling
01.2016 - 06.2017

Community Ambassador

Redesign Reading
01.2014 - 01.2016

Account Copy Operator Lead

Bowne Business Solutions
01.1999 - 03.2005

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Reading Area Community College

High School Diploma - Economics

Theodore Roosevelt High School

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