Robert Smith
Was hired as a Blend Technician - Tessemae's
Baltimore, MD 21206
*********.**@*****.***
Professional Summary
To gain full time employment that would advance my career, and allow me to utilize my vast array of skills and proficiencies.
Core competencies and skills:
Blending with precision, ingredient mixing
2 years forklift experience
Heavy lifting; I am fit, tall, and strong
5 years bobcat experience
Machine operating
Jackhammer experience
Detail oriented and dedicated
Tech savvy. While working at a variety of pharmaceuticals a manufacturing technician I also had the task of setting up and assembling the filling equipment before production. Also as a Process cell operator I manually assembled the cells and the outer base of batteries for Saft batteries. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Process Operator
Curio Wellnes-Hunt Valley, MD
September 2024 to December 2024
I formulated legal cannabis products.
Material Control Support
Catalent Pharma Solutions-Baltimore, MD
July 2023 to July 2024
I checked in all of the pharmaceutical products for there lot numbers and expiration date to see if it matched the Batch records
Lab Dispenser R+D
Coty Inc./The Beauty Space-Hunt Valley, MD
December 2022 to May 2023
My job was to login to their daily schedule of requisitions and by order pre batch a variety of chemicals and powders for the engineers so that they could test them for future products such as lipstick, makeup, fragrances,etc.
Formulator
Emergent Biosolutions-Baltimore, MD
June 2018 to September 2022
My job is to come in at 5:00 every morning and break down our weekly schedule to categorize what medicine to prepare. Each medicine is made the day before due to high performance in the pharmaceutical field. I scan in everything I need from the warehouse and I pre weigh every product that's on my que and double check every lot number before I prepare the batch. Compounder
Flavor and Fragrance Specialties-Baltimore, MD
January 2016 to June 2018
I deal with and handle over 500 different chemicals precisely set up in order by batches. My job is to mix the chemicals to create a formula which completes the batch. Machine Operator
Saft America Inc-Cockeysville, MD
July 2015 to September 2016
To unwind rolls of foil to be coated by a mix through an oven to dry and unwind the finished product back into completed roll. That roll would later be used as the outer layer for batteries. Was hired as a Blend Technician
Tessemae's
November 2012 to July 2015
and was quickly
promoted to Blend Technician Manager. As the Blend Technician Manager I worked hard to earn the additional titles of Manager, Machine operator, and also worked as the Mechanic as needed. Trusted with keys to the building, and also responsible for opening and closing the business on a daily basis. Typical work day would be 12-16 hours in length, and more as needed. Responsibilities include preparing raw product and carefully blending exact measurements of ingredients for the line workers to process. Responsible for supervising a crew of up to 12 workers and ensuring an efficient, safe, and clean work environment. Daily use and maintenance of 5000 lb rotary blenders as well as immersion blenders to carefully craft small batches of specialty sauces and dressings. GAF- employed May 2012- November 2012. Operated forklifts and fulfilled orders in a safe and timely manner.
Blending Technician
McCormick and Co
June 2010 to May 2012
Responsibilities included measuring precise amounts of ingredients to create proprietary spice blends for companies such as Frito-Lay, Kellogg, and Pepsi. Carefully lifted bags of spice from 50-100 lbs to cautiously pour into a 5,000 lb rotary blender. Followed recipes and directions with exact precision. Use forklift to move pallets of up to 2,500 lbs of material. Often worked overtime during time of high need to fulfill orders.
Laborer
Baltimore City Department of Public Works-Baltimore, MD October 2002 to June 2010
Worked as part of a
team to fix and maintain the city's intricate water supply system. Fixed broken water mains by sawing copper pipes and re-clamping them to restore water supply. Responded to emergency situations. Receiving Associate
Bi-Rite Supermarket-Baltimore, MD
September 1996 to May 2002
To receive all freight that came into store and make sure everything on the invoice was accounted for. I also ran the Dairy Department when needed.
Education
High school or equivalent
Essex Community College - Baltimore, MD
1992 to 1994
Graduated in electronics
Lake Clifton High School - Baltimore, MD
September 1988 to 1992
Skills
• Shipping & receiving and also Microsoft word loading and unloading trucks for warehouse (8 years)
• Construction
• MRP
• Mechanic Experience
• Leadership
• Warehouse management
• Heavy lifting
• Research laboratory experience
• Basic math
• Quality control
• Schematics
• Freight
• Supply chain management
• Fabrication
• Mold Remediation
• Windows
• Heavy Lifting
• Lean manufacturing
• SAP
• Assembly
• Time management
• Forklift
• Quality assurance
• Troubleshooting
• Manufacturing
• Materials handling
• Laboratory experience
• Management
• Research & development
• Restoration
• Landscape Maintenance
• Leadership Experience
• Debugging
• Supervising experience
• Communication skills
• Robot programming
• Soldering
• Warehouse management system
• Load & unload
• Water Damage Restoration
• Packaging
• English
• Freight Experience
• Warehouse supervisor experience
• ISO 9001
• Minitab
• Supply chain
• Fanuc
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Driver's License