Anthony Nicolas
Exeter
Summary
Accomplished Senior Machine Operator at NDS with expertise in power tools and forklift operation. Detail-oriented and bilingual, I excel in training new team members and enhancing production efficiency. Proven ability to maintain high safety standards while driving operational success, ensuring quality outputs and reducing defects on the production line.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Machine Operator
NDS
Exeter
02.2024 - Current
- Give breaks and lunch breaks to other operators
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Followed company policies regarding safety procedures while operating machinery at all times.
- Assisted other operators with set-up, adjustments, troubleshooting and repairs when necessary.
- Provided training for new team members regarding safe operation of machines used in the facility.
- Oiled and cleaned machines to keep equipment in proper working order.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers for minor repairs or adjustments to machinery.
- Identified defective parts produced by the machine and removed them from production line accordingly.
- Cleaned work area regularly by sweeping floors around the machines, disposing waste properly.
Machine Operator
Randstad
Exeter
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Tape Machine Operator
Randstad
Exeter
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
Cook
McDonald's
Exeter
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Courier
Professional courier and delivery
Huntington Park
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Documented pickups and deliveries and submitted reports after shift.
- Sorted shipments and scheduled routes to meet company standards and time requirements.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Reported issues to supervisors resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Answered shipment and delivery questions concerning estimated times of arrival.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Used cell phones or tablets to upload time, delivery and shipment information into company website or database.
- Identified new routes during weather delays to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers.
- Completed and submitted necessary fuel, truck inspection and mileage logs and paperwork after each shift.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
- Complied with local safety and traffic laws when traveling on foot or via bicycle or vehicle.
Food Truck Driver, Cook, Cashier
The Falafel Factory
Bellflower
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Jogger
Southwest Offset Printing
Gardena
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Load finished prints onto pallets and prepare for shipment.
- Using hand truck to move prepared shipments.
- Using forklift to load shipments onto trailers.
Dietary Supervisor
Berkley West Convalescent Hospital
Santa Monica
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
- Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service.
- Educated new employees on proper facility procedures and policies, following all safe food handling policies.
- Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
- Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients.
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Creating and modifying the schedule.
- Attending monthly, quarterly, and annual meeting.
- Being present for all state inspections.
- Filing Resident data into medical charts.
Education
Compton high school
Compton, CASkills
- Power and Hand Tools
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Speak fluent Spanish
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work in a team or individually
- Punctual
- Automotive knowledge and experience
Affiliations
- Welding
- Wood working
- Automotive audio installation
- Automotive repair
Interests
Fishing
Timeline
Senior Machine Operator
NDS
02.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Randstad
05.2022 - 03.2023
Tape Machine Operator
Randstad
04.2022 - 05.2022
Cook
McDonald's
12.2021 - 03.2022
Courier
Professional courier and delivery
11.2020 - 02.2021
Food Truck Driver, Cook, Cashier
The Falafel Factory
10.2019 - 03.2020
Jogger
Southwest Offset Printing
03.2019 - 06.2019
Dietary Supervisor
Berkley West Convalescent Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2019
Compton high school
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