Gary Laster
Victorville
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machine Operator
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Marked and labels containers, container tags, or products.
- Inspected product packaging, containers, and materials to ensure that appearance, seals, and labels conform to established standards.
- Ensured that cases and pallets are configured safely and in accordance with safety standards.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Cleaned and troubleshot machinery needing maintenance and repair.
- Completed required documentation for production management.
- Used wrapping machines, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and other equipment to prepare pallets of product for movement.
- Demonstrated safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety
- Understood and followed established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
- Supported food safety, legality, and quality programs.
- Supported EHS / Safety culture.
- Maintained product quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
03.2015 - 08.2023
- Operated material handling equipment to move products throughout the fulfillment center.
- Prepared and packed customer orders accurately for timely delivery.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock counts and audits.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory and order status.
- Reported equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs to ensure operational continuity.
Education
Strayer University
07.2023 - 04.2026
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- OSHA certification
Timeline
Strayer University
07.2023 - 04.2026
Machine Operator
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
09.2022 - 06.2025
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
03.2015 - 08.2023