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ANNE LOUISE APPLETON

Bishop Auckland

Summary

Reliable factory worker with years of practical experience in production and assembly. Focused ,meticulous individual with a dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated and committed to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent production targets and deadlines. Versatile problem solver, good in maintaining inventories and manufacturing high-quality goods. An employee with a dedicated nature and demonstrated record of arriving on time and being enthusiastic about work. Seeking a permanent position with room for advancement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Production line operator

Cello
Bishop Auckland, Durham
11.2024 - 02.2025

End of line inspection of Televisions.

  • Improved product quality with meticulous inspection of items on the assembly line.
  • Worked on production line to meet daily targets.
  • Inspected final products for any imperfections, maintaining company standards.
  • Identified faulty components, ensuring high-quality output.
  • Assembled electronic products with precision and accuracy.
  • Documented assembly processes consistently for reference purposes.
  • Applied quality control techniques to ensure product reliability.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations at all times whilst working on the factory floor.
  • Worked with printed circuit boards to complete electronic assemblies.
  • Recorded daily production and operational data on specified forms and logs.
  • Removed faulty assembly components and reported defects to supervisor.
  • Monitored quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

Assembly operative

Start People
Evenwood, Durham
09.2024 - 10.2024

Placed labels on cage cards for the Royal Mail and Amazon Parcel cages.

  • Packed final products for safe transportation to distribution centres.
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions for successful product construction.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet demanding production deadlines.
  • Assembled components, improved overall productivity levels at the factory.
  • Performed quality checks to ensure product met customer specifications.

Production Operative

Teknoware
Trimdon grange, Co.Durham
08.2023 - 08.2024

Created formica panels for the public transport industry.

  • Used assembly SOPs instructions to complete efficient and accurate jobs
  • Operated press and heat vacuum manufacturing machines
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety guidelines by wearing correct PPE and following HSE regulations
  • Correctly set up, calibrated and started machines to begin production cycles
  • Fed machines with appropriate raw materials and tools to facilitate goods production
  • Removed rough edges and smoothened surfaces of materials by using sanding and deburring
  • Guaranteed safe machine operation, conducting regular safety inspections
  • Addressed health and safety concerns promptly, ensuring a safe working environment for everyone
  • Implemented lean manufacturing techniques, reducing waste and improving productivity
  • Kept working areas hygienic, orderly and risk-free through regular cleaning and tidying 6s
  • Evaluated materials, parts and final product quality, removing non-conforming items to maintain high standards
  • Conducted quality control checks using Vernier measuring tool, ensuring safety product standards
  • Communicated effectively with all levels of management, providing updates on operations and addressing concerns
  • Recorded daily operation logs, accurately documenting all relevant information for compliance purposes
  • Managed workflow to ensure timely completion of projects, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
  • Trained new operators, imparting essential skills and knowledge for successful operation
  • Liaised with maintenance to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance, reducing unexpected equipment failures
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues, implementing effective solutions
  • Followed environmental policies, promoting sustainability in all operational activities
  • Assessed products against quality assurance specifications to maintain high product standards
  • Consistently achieved or surpassed individual and team production targets
  • Recorded information on product production dates, timing and rejected products for reliable record keeping and tracking measures
  • Adapted to various roles within the factory as required, demonstrating versatility and willingness to learn
  • Participated in work training sessions to stay updated on industry standards and technology advancements
  • Handled hazardous materials with care, following strict Coshh regulations to protect health and environment
  • Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance productivity and reduce costs
  • Monitored production line for quality control, identifying and rectifying defects in products

Fulfilment Associate

Amazon Fulfilment Centre
Darlington
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Same position as previously
  • Implemented problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues arising during the fulfilment process
  • Conducted quality checks on products before dispatch to maintain high customer satisfaction levels
  • Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services
  • Followed strict guidelines for handling hazardous materials, prioritising safety and compliance

Returns quality processor

Nobia Ltd
Darlington
03.2022 - 09.2022

Working in warehouse returns.

  • Returning resalable to stock
  • Disposing of damaged stock
  • Filling in the correct paper work for each item
  • Electric pallet fork training
  • Inspected returned merchandise for condition, verifying eligibility for refund or exchange
  • Processed customer returns efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures
  • Reviewed and updated returns documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Took stock of products and updated inventory records with new totals
  • Processed and loaded deliveries and back stock onto store shelves

Production Operative

CT Automotive
Newton Aycliffe
04.2021 - 01.2022

Moulded parts assembly and inspection.

  • Checking moulded parts for moulding and paint defects
  • Ensuring correct parts are used for each order using visual aid drawings
  • Use of handheld power tools
  • Operating clipping and welding machines
  • Fitting Silencing tapes to child parts
  • Worked off site at Nissan and Marellii to rectify any moulding quality issues
  • Lead op ensuring all quality issues rectified
  • Warehousing responsibility's
  • Occasional taking supervisor role for sickness

Fulfilment Associate

Amazon Fulfilment Centre
Darlington
09.2020 - 03.2021

Stowing products for customer orders.

  • Warehouse environment receiving and stowing products upon arrival at the warehouse
  • Quality Checking
  • Cart running-taking products to be stowed to workstations

Production Line Worker

Huskavana
Newton Aycliffe
02.2020 - 07.2020

Assembly Line.

  • Assembling Robotic Lawn mowers
  • Using Air power tools
  • Quality Control Checks
  • Team working
  • Adapted to various roles within the production line as required, demonstrating versatility and teamwork
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production quality and efficiency
  • Maintained a tidy and safe working environment, complying with health and safety regulations
  • Used assembly SOPs instructions to complete efficient and accurate jobs
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and recycling where possible
  • Maintained work areas in clean, neat and organised fashion
  • Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals

Care Assistant

Unique Home care
Bishop Auckland
02.2009 - 04.2014

Care in the Community.

  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
  • Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
  • Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
  • Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals

Production Operative

Cummins
Darlington
02.2006 - 11.2008

Assembling diesel engines as part of a production line.

  • Ensuring a standard of high-quality control and safety
  • Used assembly SOPs instructions to complete efficient and accurate jobs
  • Completed several training courses including ergonomics and Iosh
  • Operating cranes and air powered lifting devices
  • Use of electric pallet forks
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced assembly time without compromising on quality
  • Optimised workflow by adopting lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and increasing productivity
  • Assembled various diesel engine components, adhering strictly to engineering blueprints and specifications
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues during assembly, applying problem-solving skills to avoid delays
  • Liaised with quality assurance teams to uphold stringent quality standards across all assembled engines
  • Customised diesel engines according to client specifications, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Constructed, assembled and inspected motor vehicles under extremely tight deadlines and without stress
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss production targets, challenges, and strategies for improvement
  • Monitored quality control measures, identifying and rectifying any non-conformance issues promptly
  • Fastened components and bolted engine parts together to form complete engines
  • Wore protective gear and observed H&S rules and standards, maintaining safe operations
  • Understood operation and features of different engines through training
  • Determined materials needed by checking work orders, specifications and diagrams for guidance

Stock Replenisher

Asda Ltd
Spennymoor
06.2005 - 02.2006

Warehouse team.

  • Received, stored and distributed products to fill shop floor gaps and meet customer demand
  • Occasionally filling the role of supervisor covering holidays or sickness, this involved supervision of staff and the planning of manpower and stock

Warehouse team.

  • Pallet truck use electric and manual
  • Adapted to varying shifts and demands, including peak periods and seasonal changes
  • Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers in locating products
  • Utilised handheld devices to scan products and update inventory management systems
  • Coordinated with management to plan and execute floor moves and layout changes
  • Reported stock breakages, spillages and discrepancies for accurate inventory reporting
  • Disposed of food, plastic and cardboard waste into correct disposal systems
  • Completed shelf stacking tasks within tight deadlines and without assistance
  • Upheld company standards through adherence to quality control procedures at all times.

Production Operative

Ebac Ltd
St.Helens Auckland
11.2004 - 06.2005

Production line assembly

  • Assembling of Water coolers and dehumidifiers
  • Assembling wire harnesses
  • Assembling electric components
  • Working in a clean room under infection control conditions and working practices
  • Covered Level 2 & 3 positions on occasions for sickness or holidays

Production Operative

Tridonic
Spennymoor
08.2004 - 11.2004

Production line.

  • Feeding automated SMT machines with parts for circuit boards
  • Used assembly SOPs instructions to complete efficient and accurate jobs
  • Checking all necessary parts are correctly inserted by the machine before solder
  • Programmed and operated automated pick-and-place machines for efficient component assembly
  • Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to optimise assembly line efficiency and reduce waste
  • Handled delicate components with precision, using fine motor skills for intricate assembly tasks
  • Adhered to strict ESD Electrostatic Discharge procedures to prevent damage to sensitive components
  • Used soldering irons to connect small components to circuit boards and other devices
  • Used components such as transistors, resistors, relays and capacitors to build circuits to specification
  • Utilised surface mount technology SMT equipment for precise component placement on PCBs

Customer/Sales Advisor

AXA Insurance
Darlington
06.2002 - 04.2004

Customer contact centre.

  • Completed a two-week training course for computer systems and customer service
  • Taking inbound customer enquiries and policy changes for home and car insurance
  • Adhering to the data Protection Act and other legal requirements
  • Met customer needs by adapting product and service packages to suit
  • Achieved monthly sales targets by employing up-selling and cross-selling techniques
  • Delivered faultless customer experiences through responsive, attentive service
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills continuously
  • Performed well in fast-paced environments with busy workload and tight deadlines
  • Transformed product queries into sales
  • Provided friendly, attentive service by promptly responding to customer enquiries and dealing with requests
  • Input customer information, call notes and personal data onto internal database
  • Established warm and friendly rapport whilst interacting with customers by phone and email

Customer Services Advisor

British Airways
Newcastle Upon Tyne
06.2001 - 07.2002

Customer contact centre.

  • Handled emergency calls under pressure after a terrorist attack with sensitivity, providing support and solutions to urgent issues
  • Completed an extensive three-month training course covering aviation procedures learning, global airport codes, the layouts of the largest international airports and customer service skills
  • Dealt with inbound and outbound calls, managing matters including complaints, queries and travel itinerary arrangements
  • Diffused challenging situations using conflict management techniques
  • Input customer information, call notes and personal data onto internal database
  • Established warm and friendly rapport whilst interacting with customers by phone and email
  • Liaised with other departments to address customer needs, ensuring seamless service delivery
  • Handled confidential and sensitive data with discretion
  • Processed refunds, exchanges and service requests for customers

Education

Level 2 Principles of Warehouse & Storage - undefined

Sunderland College

Access to higher education - undefined

Bishop Auckland College

A-Level Law - undefined

QE Sixth Form College

Level 2 Adult Numeracy - undefined

City&Guilds

Level 2 Adult literacy - undefined

City&Guilds

Level 1 Personal & Social Skills - Personal development

Orangebox Training Solutions
04/2023 - 04/2023

Level 2 Health & Safety -

Optimum Skills

ASDAN Employability Qualification -

Bishop Auckland College

Level 1 Introduction to Lean Techniques - Manufacturing

Orangebox Training Solutions
Bishop Auckland
04/2023 - 04/2023

Level 1 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries - Warehousing Logistics

Orangebox Training Solutions
Bishop Auckland, Durham
08/2024 - 08/2024

Skills

  • Manual Handling training
  • Lean manufacturing knowledge
  • Environmental Awareness and Sustainability
  • Health and Safety
  • COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
  • IOSH Working Safely
  • Microsoft Office

Custom

  • Reading
  • Walking
  • Music
  • Gardening
  • Old cars

Timeline

Production line operator

Cello
11.2024 - 02.2025

Assembly operative

Start People
09.2024 - 10.2024

Production Operative

Teknoware
08.2023 - 08.2024

Fulfilment Associate

Amazon Fulfilment Centre
09.2022 - 03.2023

Returns quality processor

Nobia Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2022

Production Operative

CT Automotive
04.2021 - 01.2022

Fulfilment Associate

Amazon Fulfilment Centre
09.2020 - 03.2021

Production Line Worker

Huskavana
02.2020 - 07.2020

Care Assistant

Unique Home care
02.2009 - 04.2014

Production Operative

Cummins
02.2006 - 11.2008

Stock Replenisher

Asda Ltd
06.2005 - 02.2006

Production Operative

Ebac Ltd
11.2004 - 06.2005

Production Operative

Tridonic
08.2004 - 11.2004

Customer/Sales Advisor

AXA Insurance
06.2002 - 04.2004

Customer Services Advisor

British Airways
06.2001 - 07.2002

Level 2 Principles of Warehouse & Storage - undefined

Sunderland College

Access to higher education - undefined

Bishop Auckland College

A-Level Law - undefined

QE Sixth Form College

Level 2 Adult Numeracy - undefined

City&Guilds

Level 2 Adult literacy - undefined

City&Guilds

Level 1 Personal & Social Skills - Personal development

Orangebox Training Solutions
04/2023 - 04/2023

Level 2 Health & Safety -

Optimum Skills

ASDAN Employability Qualification -

Bishop Auckland College

Level 1 Introduction to Lean Techniques - Manufacturing

Orangebox Training Solutions
04/2023 - 04/2023

Level 1 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries - Warehousing Logistics

Orangebox Training Solutions
08/2024 - 08/2024
ANNE LOUISE APPLETON