Sterling Shelton
St. Louis
Summary
Hard-working, detail-oriented professional accustomed to multi-faceted, manufacturing work environments; precise decision maker with good judgment, perception and discretion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Winland Foods
06.2025 - Current
- Operate basic packaging machinery (palletizers, conveyors, an forklifts).
- Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
- Perform routine operation checks.
- Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
- Perform manual packaging and palletizing.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
- Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to Supervisors.
PLANT TECHNICIAN
Proctor & Gamble
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Troubleshooting machines and breaking jams.
- Use lubricants on the machines.
- Follow GMP safety guidelines.
- Work with fasteners, pneumatics, and power tools.
- Inspect manufacturing items for defects.
- Clean machines by following guidelines.
MANUFACTURING OPERATOR
GlaxoSmithKline
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Organize and process totes for manufacturing.
- Scan and process handling units for transference.
- Use a blending machine in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Safely operate electric pallet jack and ensure functionality.
- Clean and inspect scale weights, magnets and totes.
Dock Worker
XPO Logistics
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Load and Unload trailers
- Read, Scan, and load items
- Clean dock of dust and debris
ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
Pfizer
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Inspected all manufactured items for quality and compliance with design standard.
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Disassembled, reassembled, and corrected changeover procedure.
- Inspected and tested components, and power tools for proper functionality.
- Strictly followed all safety measures and protocols, enabling the department to meet GMP safety guidelines.
- Completed pre-assembly activities such as packaging and unpacking according to protocol.
PACKAGING ATTENDANT
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Weighed and organized packages for shipping.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues.
GUEST ROOM ATTENDANT
Hollywood Casino
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Cleaned guest rooms in an efficient and timely manner.
- Responsible for the organization and restocking of items in guest rooms.
- Regularly assisted guests as needed.
- Reported any maintenance issues.
GENERAL LABORER/ORDER BUILDER
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Retrieved CCR beverages from their assigned stations to complete orders.
- Operated machinery such as a forklift and pallet jacks to build and complete orders.
- Cleaned and organized warehouse aisles at the end of every shift.
PACKAGE HANDLER
FedEx Ground
11.2008 - 03.2014
- Unloaded and sorted a high volume of packages.
- Rerouted packages for shipping.
- Coordinated with management and drivers to maintain an organized system.
Education
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Saint Louis Christian College
01.2013
GENERAL STUDIES
St. Louis Community College
01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Hazelwood West High School
01.2007
Skills
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Safety/compliance
Timeline
Machine Operator
Winland Foods
06.2025 - Current
PLANT TECHNICIAN
Proctor & Gamble
08.2024 - 06.2025
MANUFACTURING OPERATOR
GlaxoSmithKline
08.2021 - 04.2024
Dock Worker
XPO Logistics
10.2019 - 08.2021
ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
Pfizer
02.2019 - 10.2020
PACKAGING ATTENDANT
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
02.2017 - 02.2019
GUEST ROOM ATTENDANT
Hollywood Casino
02.2016 - 02.2017
GENERAL LABORER/ORDER BUILDER
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
05.2014 - 07.2015
PACKAGE HANDLER
FedEx Ground
11.2008 - 03.2014
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Saint Louis Christian College
GENERAL STUDIES
St. Louis Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Hazelwood West High School