Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 20 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity. Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 20 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Customer Service
Deadline Adherence
Safety Compliance
Manufacturing Procedures
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Equipment Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
Problem-Solving
Effective Communication
Facility Maintenance
Machine Operation
Material Handling
Health and Safety Regulations
Material Loading and Unloading
Defects Identification
Safety Standards Compliance
Following Instructions
Production Processes Knowledge
Workstation Equipment Monitoring
Computer Skills
Line Work
Teamwork and Communication
Production Documentation
Safe Machine Operation
Strong Work Ethic
Component Assembly
Picking and Packing
Incident Reporting
Machine Setup and Shutdown
Root Cause Analysis Participation
PPE Compliance
Experience
02/2020 to Current
Render OperatorUSDA – City, STATE,
Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during manufacturing process.
10/2016 to 08/2019
Bioreactor OperatorElanco – City, STATE,
Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during manufacturing process.
Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
Maintained production and quality documentation.
12/2012 to 04/2016
Mill TechnicianCargill – City, STATE,
Directed and trained [Number] other workers to change rolls and operate mill equipment and to safely meet production schedules.
Met specific product demands by selecting and installing correct cutting tools and accessories to produce accurate, high-quality work.
Manipulated controls and observed dial indicators to monitor, adjust and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
Inspected mill equipment and documented findings for maintenance personnel.
Maximized production by going beyond basic job requirements to work with team members, train new workers and enhance efficiency.
Operated cleaning houses to maintain proper moisture levels and screening percentages.
Analyzed and managed flow sheet of each mill and adjusted mill to optimize yield and maintain consistent quality.
Conducted laboratory analysis accurately, precisely and punctually as prescribed by approved methods, recorded results and verified accuracy.
Followed company-established safety policies, in addition to equipment-specific instructions.
Maintained strong quality standards through regular inspections and tests.
Analyzed work orders to assess workpiece specifications for determining tooling instructions.
Diagnosed and resolved mill problems and performed cleaning and basic maintenance on milling equipment.
Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2019 to to
MGT-383 : Emergency Operations Plans Department of Homeland Security - Iowa, GPA:
Expected in 08/2016 to to
Gold: National Career Readiness - Fort Dodge, IA, GPA:
Expected in 06/1999 to to
High School Diploma: Penns Grove High School - Carneys Point, NJ, GPA:
Expected in 10/1998 to to
Fire Fighter 1: Fire Technology Salem County Emergency Management - Woodstown, NJ, GPA:
Expected in to to
Welding Technology: Welding Technology Iowa Central Community College - Fort Dodge, IA, GPA:
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