Veston Brown
Wichita, KS 316-***-**** *********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE:
Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including coordinating shipping operations, managing materials, and supervising teams to ensure smooth production workflows and timely deliveries.
Over 5 years of hands-on experience in punch press machine operation, warehouse operations, and forklift handling, with a proven ability to operate and maintain equipment efficiently
Expertise in plant sanitation, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards through cleaning and maintenance of production areas, breakrooms, and restrooms
Skilled in quality control and process improvement, including grinding, polishing, and disassembling equipment to meet safety and quality standards in metal fabrication and food production environments
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sanitation Specialist
Blend Tech Wichita, KS 4/2023 to 10/2024
Conducted daily walkthroughs of the entire plant, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to sanitation standards across all areas
Cleaned and sanitized two breakrooms, and restrooms ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and providing a hygienic space for employees
Collaborated with team members and management to identify and address sanitation needs and improve plant hygiene protocols
Sanitation Specialist
Ajimoto Foods Joplin, MO 12/2022 to 4/2023
Conducted routine sanitation of pressure cookers by closing and steaming for one hour to loosen food residue and ensure effective cleaning.
Degreased pressure cookers using specialized industrial degreasers to maintain equipment cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination
Disassembled equipment as necessary to access all areas, using industrial hoses to clean hard-to-reach components for complete sanitation
Forklift Operator/Line Packer – Team Leader
Glister Mary Lee Joplin, MO 5/2022 to 12/2022
Utilized forklift to transfer pallets to wrapping machines, ensuring safe and secure packing of cereal and milk products
Operated automated systems for coordinating shipping processes, including labeling and tracking shipments
Moved materials, equipment, and stock throughout the production area to support workflow and prevent production delays
Ginder/Polisher
Kimlee Manufacturing Galena, KS 10/2018 to 4/2022
Assessed work area, prioritized workflow to meet daily production goals, and ground and polished welded areas on 300+ drip trays to remove sharp edges, ensuring products met safety and quality standards for timely delivery
Collaborated with colleagues to streamline production processes and improve work efficiency
Worked closely with the production team to move heavy equipment between workstations, ensuring smoother and more efficient operations
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Galena High Galena, KS– High School Diploma