Andrea Ortiz
Highwood
Summary
Motivated entry-level professional with hands-on experience as a Prep Cook and Machine Operator. Skilled in warehouse operations, packing, labeling, forklift safety, and teamwork. Strong computer literacy and leadership abilities. Seeking full / part-time opportunities in dynamic environments to further develop skills and contribute to team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Organic Life
Highland Park
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Prepared fresh ingredients and assembled meals according to company recipes and standards
- Supported kitchen staff with packing and labeling of food items for delivery
- Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills to help meet daily production goals
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and reported any issues to supervisors
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food prep processes and tasks.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe meal preparation and storage.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure high-quality meal preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Machine Operator
Swd inc
Addison
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Ensured products were packed and labeled accurately for shipment
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area daily.
- Documented production data accurately for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Operated machinery to meet production standards and ensure quality output.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment for all team members.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production runs efficiently and accurately.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
Education
High school diploma -
Highland Park High School
Highland Park, IL 09.2019 - 03.2023
Skills
- Materials handling
- Forklift
- Picking & packing
- Hand tools
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Quality control procedures
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Safety protocol adherence
- Data documentation
- Problem resolution
- Safety compliance
- Organization skills
- Machinery operations
- Manufacturing experience
- Order reading
- Workplace safety
- Strong work ethic
- Quality assurance controls
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
- Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
Organic Life
01.2026 - 04.2026
Machine Operator
Swd inc
04.2024 - 09.2024
High school diploma -
Highland Park High School
09.2019 - 03.2023