Crystal Neel
Derry
Summary
Dedicated associate whos is skilled with mulriple packaging and warehouse abilities with experience in a variety of environments. Strengths include efficient packaging, knowledge of quality control procedures, and ability to adhere to safety protocols. Demonstrated impact through consistent maintenance of order integrity and improved workflow efficiency. Familiarity with modern packaging machinery and commitment to meeting company benchmarks elevate overall team productivity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Associate
City Brewing Company
Latrobe
04.2023 - 07.2026
- Operated packaging machinery to prepare products for distribution.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the packaging area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality and proper labeling.
- Assisted in training new associates on packaging procedures and safety standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing production schedules and priorities efficiently.
- Stacked completed packages onto pallets for shipment.
- Assembled boxes, crates, and pallets using hand tools or automated equipment.
- Operated wrapping machines to package bulk items securely.
- Identified and sorted items for packaging according to product specifications.
- Reported any issues related to product quality or safety concerns promptly.
- Packaged items manually by placing in boxes and surrounding with protective materials.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks or containers.
- Participated in training sessions to improve packaging techniques and safety practices.
- Stacked and palletized products for easy transportation and storage.
- Sealed and taped boxes securely, preparing them for shipment.
- Obtained and sorted products and materials for packaging operations.
- Transferred packaged product from packaging to recipient or stock.
- Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
- Sealed containers or materials using glues, fasteners and tape.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
- Applied lids or close-ups in finalization of product.
- Placed or poured products or materials into containers or filled containers from spouts or chutes.
- Labeled containers and products to ensure accurate inventory tracking and organization.
- Conducted troubleshooting to determine root cause and resolve packaging problems.
- Coached packaging employees to improve performance and resolve inconsistency issues.
- Conducted regular maintenance on packaging machinery.
- Followed company policies regarding storage and disposal of hazardous materials used in packaging operations.
- Oversaw manual and automated packaging activities.
- Relieved each different machine operator down the bottling line to the warehouse stacking of finished product.
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product handling.
- Prepared packaging materials and supplies for production runs.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
Pallet Repairer
Millwood inc
Alburtis
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Repaired wooden pallets using hand tools and power equipment.
- Repaired broken pallets using power tools such as saws, drills, and nail guns.
- Repaired and rebuilt pallets using hand tools and power equipment.
- Inspected pallets for damage and identified necessary repairs.
- Inspected pallets for structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Organized work area to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of repairs.
- Maintained inventory of repair materials and tools for optimal workflow.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during repair processes.
- Trained new employees on proper pallet repair techniques and safety practices.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment used in the repair process.
- Operated forklift to move pallets around warehouse and loading docks.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the production process.
- Nailed repaired sections together with hammer and nails or pneumatic nail gun.
- Sorted, stacked and moved pallets using pallet jack and forklift.
- Returned additional product back to stock storage area.
- Reported equipment, operations and stock issues to management to promote quick remediation.
- Cleared jams and re-routed defective packages away from palletizer and addressed or reported malfunctions.
- Completed shift duties by charging forklifts and removing debris.
- Palletized packages manually before automatic equipment was available and during automated equipment downtime, demonstrating intimate understanding of full process.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Education
GED
Washington , PASkills
- Safety
- Machine operation
- Industrial equipment operation
- Product packing
- Packaging techniques
- Hands on learner
- Warehouse safety
- Packaging Machinery
- Multitasking capacity
- Automatic packing equipment
- Workplace cleanliness
- Equipment operation
- Safe forklift use
- Wrapping techniques
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality inspection
- Inventory management
- Quality control
Certification
- Fork truck certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Packaging Associate
City Brewing Company
04.2023 - 07.2026
Pallet Repairer
Millwood inc
06.2018 - 08.2022
GED