Forklift Operator Process

Brian DeCoste

Garrand Road

Mooers, NY *****

Home: 518-***-****

Cell: 518-***-****

Experienced Process Operator with a strong background within the Pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments. Extensive experience maintaining production / manufacturing equipment in the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. Familiar with following FDA and GLP practices, Standard Operating Procedures and OSHA guidelines to ensure a safe and efficient work area. Energetic individual, with a positive attitude, who works well with people at all levels of the organization. WORK EXPERIENCE

VWR (Formerly Anachemia Chemicals), Rouses Point, NY 2014-Present Driver

● Class B CDL

● 6 months of 24ft box truck experience between NY and VT.

● Air Brakes and Hazmat Endorsements.

● Load and unload trucks with hazardous and packaging materials.

● Organize and keep control of inventory while maintaining a safe work environment.

● Certified Forklift Operator.

● Also trained with dealing with hazardous wastes. PFIZER (Formally Wyeth Pharmaceuticals), Rouses Point, NY 1996-2014 Process Operator (1997 – 2014)

Experience in Granulation, and Coating processes.

Responsible for compounding raw materials and processing to the bulk or finished product stage. Operated machinery related to process, such as automated granulation, and coating equipment. Kept materials, products and batches properly identified and separated. Performed equipment, area and line checks; weight checks; flow sheet reconciliation checks; and quality and quantity checks on equipment and products to meet requirements of SOPs. Worked with technical services personnel to gather data to ensure process met FDA standards. Verified batch numbers, stock numbers, expiry dates, and inspection re-control dates visually, as well as using a hand held scanner.

Inspected and documented quality of products including correctness of components, proper assembly, fill labeling, marking and physical appearance.

Certified in the use of walking stackers and skid trucks. Retrieve materials from warehouse for production needs. Palletize and label finished product for shipment. Kept accurate records of activities and reported discrepancies associated with tasks for corrective action. Trained in dealing with hazardous materials, and wearing of proper PPE. Packaging Helper/Production Helper (1996-1997)

Carried out duties associated with packaging of pharmaceutical products including quality control inspection for quantity and regulatory compliance. Lifted, carried, weighed, delivered, material using manual and electronic material handling equipment. SAMPLE LUMBER CO., Mooers, NY 1995-1996

Forklift operator.

Utilized company vehicles to make deliveries and pick up returns. Assisted in loading / unloading of trucks per company policy and protocols while maintaining highest safety standards.

Maintained product inventory in computer data base system. EDUCATION

Graduate

NORTHEASTERN CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL, Champlain, NY CORPORATE TRAINING

● Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

● Facility Safety Program (VPP Training)

● Plant Safety Practices

● Electrical Safety Work Practices

● Hazard Communication

● Lockout/Tagout Equipment

● Certified Forklift Operator

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