Open To Work
Terry Yellock
Hurdle Mills
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated production professional with over 20 years of experience in machine operation and maintenance. Skilled in quality assurance, effective communication, and safety protocols, consistently contributing to enhanced productivity and team success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
US Flue - Cured Tobacco Growers Inc.
Timberlake
08.2004 - 09.2025
- Operated machinery for processing flue-cured tobacco, contributing to timely production cycles.
- Maintained quality control standards during production runs.
- Monitored production line operations to maintain consistent quality and output.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Adhered to safety regulations and protocols consistently.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Assisted in training new workers on production procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages promptly.
- Prepared raw materials for processing and ensured proper storage.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Cleaned work area at end of shift to ensure safety and organization. at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Clarified tasks and expectations with team members during shifts. members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Assisted team in achieving production goals through effective duty rotation and collaboration. by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Person Senior High
Roxboro, NC06-1986
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machine operation
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Quality inspections
- Production scheduling
- Machine maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Assembly procedures
- Assembly protocols
- Product assembly
- Batch production
- Waste reduction
- Packing and shipping
- Product packaging
- Inventory management
- Materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- Emergency response planning
- OSHA compliance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Workflow organization
- Production line support
- Manufacturing support
- Assembly line expertise
- Forklift certification
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tools
- Hand tool proficiency
- Measuring instrument proficiency
- Precision measurement
- Tolerances measurement
- Documentation expertise
- Documentation
- Defect monitoring
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Temperature restricted production
- Workplace cleanliness
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training
- Training facilitation
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Deadline compliance
- Counting accuracy
- Label application
- Punctual and dependable
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Good communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Efficient communication
- Defect monitoring
- Machine setups
- Machine operation
- Deadline compliance
- Quality inspection
- Production cycling
- Punctual and dependable
- Interpersonal communication
- Good communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Reliability
Timeline
Production Worker
US Flue - Cured Tobacco Growers Inc.
08.2004 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Person Senior High