Plant Operations & Warehouse Logistics Technician
Resume:
WILLIAM “BILL” SANDSTROM • PLANT OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS
WILLIAM “BILL” SANDSTROM
PLANT OPERATIONS WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS
Turlock, CA 95382
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CORE EXPERTISE
Plant Operations (Food, Chemical & Mineral) • Wastewater Treatment & Flocculant Application • Inventory & Warehouse Management • Shipping, Receiving & Documentation • Heavy Equipment Operation (Clamp Truck, Forklift, Pumps, Belts, Dryers) • Safety Compliance (HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certified) • Quality Testing (pH, Brix) • Vendor & Contractor Coordination
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Versatile and safety-focused Plant Operations & Warehouse Technician with over a decade of experience in industrial manufacturing, food and agriculture processing, and logistics. Proven track record of operating heavy equipment, managing plant systems, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Experienced in weighmaster duties, including the safe and accurate loading of railcars, tanker trucks, and sea containers for domestic and international shipping. Background in wastewater operations, shipping/receiving, and a wide range of production and processing equipment. Recognized for adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to efficiency. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Forklift Operator 2 - Warehouse Sensient Technologies - Turlock, CA 2024 - 2026
• Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations supporting food ingredient manufacturing; safely transport raw materials and packaged goods using forklift equipment.
• Maintain inventory records and documentation through warehouse management software; coordinate trucking companies, contractors, and vendors for inbound and outbound logistics.
• Complete computer-based data entry and all supporting paperwork for warehouse activities. Line Operator California Natural Products - Lathrop, CA 2023 - 2024
• Operated clamp truck and managed material flow into mixing tanks, press belts, decanters, and hoppers; conducted in-process pH and Brix quality testing for juice and concentrate production.
• Maintained and operated the on-site wastewater system; applied flocculants and managed flow rates, dissolved air flotation
(DAF) units, and sludge removal systems in accordance with environmental standards.
• Supported dryer operations by loading finished powdered ingredients into food-grade bags while maintaining continuous sanitation and safe work practices.
Boric Acid Plant Operator Rio Tinto Minerals - Boron, CA 2018 - 2023
• Operated crystallizers, classifiers, cone settlers, vacuum pumps, and dryers; logged operating conditions to support equipment performance and uptime.
• Unloaded sulfuric acid railcars under DOT hazardous material protocols, maintained required records, and followed site safety/environmental procedures around corrosive materials and high-temperature systems. Sr. Support Technician / Fuel Handler / Logistics Searles Valley Minerals - Trona, CA 2011 - 2018
• Cross-trained across warehouse, tool room, and fuel operations; controlled and distributed parts, tools, and equipment supporting 50+ plant mechanics and welders.
• Managed storage and movement of incoming/outgoing materials and reviewed order documentation for accuracy; operated crushers, crystallizers, vacuum systems, and dust collection units.
• Coordinated maintenance planning, served on the site safety team, operated fuel handling systems, maintained coal plant logs, and supported supplier relationships and cost-effective procurement. CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification • Aerial Lift Operator Experienced / License • Certified Front-End Loader • ZLD Advanced Water Treatment Plant Operations • Clamp Truck • Forklift Class 4, 5 & 7 • Sulfuric Acid Rail Car Unloading: DOT • Bobcat & Skid Steer Trained
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