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Darrell Stevenson

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Lansing, Illinois 60438

773-***-**** E-mail: ad1vpb@r.postjobfree.com CAREER SUMMARY

Skilled Machine Operator offering assembly, equipment operation, and packaging abilities developed over a 20-year record in related positions. Trained in inspecting parts and products to verify quality and maintain strict safety standards. Dependable and efficient production worker, safety-oriented, reliable, and hardworking. Has demonstrated proficiency in mixing liquid and dry mixes for proper and efficient operation resulting in high quality product. Verifies that all materials in the production area are correct. Cleans and changes over equipment after each charge. Proficient in math and chemistry to convert the product from pounds to gallons. Handles raw materials that require varying degrees of protection including respirator, gloves, Tyvek coverall and safety glasses. EDUCATION

HS Diploma

South Shore High School, June 1983

SKILLS

● Quality assurance

● Safety compliance

● Order reading

● Machine operation

● Equipment Inspection

● Attachment mounting

● Supply chain organization

● Team building

● Detail oriented

● Charging

● Forklift operation

● Tank operation

● Material transfer to rail tank cars

WORK EXPERIENCE

Formulator, Nufarm US, Sept 2022 – Sept 2023

● Mixes chemicals in batches using computerized process control systems.

● Pulls raw material and finished product samples.

● Verifies proper raw materials are added according to formulas and minimize waste.

● Operates a forklift, hoist and other handling equipment in the production area.

● Completes all production paperwork, batch sheets and quality control measures into the computer system in a timely manner.

● Performs system cleanouts and product changeover between production charges.

● Understands plant and production safety.

● Performs product rework as required.

● Operates all processing and powered industrial equipment according to operational procedures, safety requirements, and state/federal regulations.

● Enhances the safe use of chemicals by communicating relevant information to suppliers and customers.

● Participates ractivities to facilitate on-going production improvements or new product development projects.

● Collaborates in cross functional teams.

● Communicate effectively and consistently in writing and verbally with all levels of staff.

● Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Machine Operator/Distribution Associate/Forklift, Hidden Valley Ranch, Jun 2017 - Mar 2021, Wheeling, IL.

● Complied fully with safety requirements to protect personnel and company assets. Set up and operate machinery in line with line orders and dockets. Read and understand specifications to understand job requirements. Mounted attachments and adjusted pressure and tension to achieve desired work quality.

● Kept machinery clean and operating efficiently to consistently meet production targets.

● Troubleshot stoppages and breakdowns and quickly restored performance. Checked equipment before shifts to handle routine maintenance and notify management of advanced repair needs.

● Trained in and consistently complied with rules and regulations to effectively support team members and operations.

● Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors.

● Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow.

● Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging. Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards. Entered rework data into [System] to effectively monitor and track production activities.

● Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping to customers.

Environmental Service Technician, University of Chicago Hospital, Jul 2016 - Dec 2016, Chicago, IL

● Handled chemicals properly to avoid environmental hazards and personnel injuries. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, floors, and machinery in production rooms. Regularly cleaned tooling and sanitation equipment to maintain readiness for cleaning assignments.

● Collected and disposed of trash to keep work areas free of debris. Disassembled equipment for specified deep cleaning and returned to safe working order with skilled reassembly.

● Swept production areas regularly to maintain good housekeeping standards. Replenish and stock for cleaning supplies.

Cutter, Anixter, May 2015 - Oct 2015, Alsip, IL

● Fit new material and welded into place.

● Measured, examined, and tested completed units to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications.

● Separated materials or products according to size, weight, and condition. Positioned work pieces manually using jib and overhead crane.

● Followed documented procedures and standard work guides to perform safe and defect-free operations.

● Calculated complex angles, lengths, bends, and weld shrinkage. Baker, Mondelez, Oct 1999 - Feb 2014, Chicago, IL

● Inspected bakery products to determine compliance with quality standards, weight specifications, and presentation.

● Inspected products during baking process and preparation, keeping products stored at safe temperatures.

● Ran the bread plant machine, rolled and cut dough into shapes, and mixed ingredients into dough according to recipes.

● Operated and maintained all bakery department equipment.

● Cleaned bakery machinery, equipment, storage, and preparation areas. Selected and installed stamping and extruding die unit in machine, using wrench, punched trough of dough to machine.

● Start Conveyor to move premeasured ingredients into mixer.

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