John Mitchell
Production Operator
Broadway, Virginia, United States
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge. I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesn't believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do. I'm passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2024-Current
Production Operator
Kerry Food Ingredients
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
• Operate bone crushing equipment, utilize process management system, operate forklift and pallet jacks to move products to appropriate areas and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
July 2021-September 2024
Line leader
Cabinetworks Group
Mount Jackson, Virginia, United States
• Ensure efficient operation of the finishing line and pump room, train new hires, cross train associates, complete daily process monitors, maintain a safe work environment, assist in quality assurance checks and assist color technician as needed.
August 2018-June 2021
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator
Brandon Beery, LLC.
Mount Crawford, Virginia, United States
• Mix and deliver feed to cattle, maintain equipment, keep a safe and clean work environment, operate skid loader, tractors, implements and conveyors.
September 2014-June 2018
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator
South River Farms, LLC.
Grottoes, Virginia, United States
• Maintain 2 poultry houses(90000+ birds), maintain 200 head Angus cattle, maintain crop fields, pastures, equipment and farm structures, repair fence, cut firewood for outdoor wood furnaces.
September 2012-September 2014
Laborer
Premier Truck Wash
Mount Crawford, Virginia, United States
• Mix chemicals for cleaning process, apply chemicals to vehicles, utilize mitts, brushes and high pressure to clean vehicles and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
August 2010-September 2012
Laborer
Toms Brook Truck Wash
Toms Brook, Virginia, United States
• Mix chemicals for cleaning process, apply chemicals to vehicles, utilize mitts, brushes and high pressure to clean vehicles, keep a safe and clean work area, dry vehicles and maintain equipment.
August 2006-July 2010
Inventory Control Specialist
Americold Logistics
Strasburg, Virginia, United States
• • Operate forklift, dock lift and pallet jacks to order pick, stock, relocate, replenish, load and unload trailers.
• • Inventory Control: hold and release product per customer request, complete cycle counts, research and locate lost, misplaced or damaged product and move damaged product to proper locations.
• • Issue Write-Ups for issues that lead to a loss of productivity.
February 2003-August 2006
Heavy Equipment Operator and Laborer
Bon-Mit, Inc/B&B Construction
Mount Jackson, Virginia, United States
• • General laborer utilizing hand tools to locate utilities, use laser levels and transits to find grade.
• • Heavy Equipment Operator: dump truck, back home, loader, dozer, excavator, skid loader and roller/compactor.
• • Maintain equipment.
EDUCATION
1992-1994
Certificate
Triplett Business & Tech.
Mount Jackson, Virginia, United States
• Auto Body Repair I and II
1990-1994
High school diploma
Cetral High School
Woodstock, Virginia, United States
• General Education
SKILLS
Maintenance Services Forklift Equipment Maintenance/Repair Time Management Backhoe Loader Heavy Equipment/Vehicles Blueprints Cargo/Freight Automotive Repair and Maintenance Hydraulic Engineering Shipping/Receiving Loading/Unloading Welding Electricity Order Picking/Packing Farming Car Wash Process Management Rock Crusher Pallet Jack Safety/Work Safety Pumps Quality Assurance Operations Management Agricultural Equipment Skid Steer Loader Groundskeeping Housekeeping/Cleaning Inventory Management Loading Dock Inventory Cycle Counts Bulldozer Hand Tools Excavator Dump Truck/Tipper Road Roller Truck Driver
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30
HONORS & AWARDS
Employee of the year
2025 Kerry 1st shift employee of the year.
EXTRACURRICULARS
Certified Foster Parent