Aaron Evans
Chatham,Illinois
Summary
Production professional with focus on efficient operations and process optimization. Known for ensuring high safety standards and maintaining smooth production workflows. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and results-oriented, with skills in troubleshooting and communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Process Operator
Primient
Decatur, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Participated in continuous improvement programs to drive innovation and optimize overall operational efficiency across the facility.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and streamlining processes.
- Trained new employees on machine operation, safety procedures, and company policies, fostering strong teamwork and efficient performance from all team members.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily quotas while maintaining excellent attention-to-detail in all aspects of the production process.
- Improved product quality by rigorously adhering to standard operating procedures and implementing quality checks.
Owner/Ceo
Bilderberg Bully kennel
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Increased company revenue $50,000 through aggressive marketing strategies.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying buyers.
- Supported newborn animals with heat, safety and clean bedding to promote optimal growth and health.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Warehouse Associate
ADM
Decatur, IL
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organizes and hazard-free.
Material Handler 3
AGCO (GSI)
Taylorville, IL
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Quality Auditor Specialist
Rivian
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced audit controls by improving 4 planning and testing processes.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value by adding suggestions for remediation.
- Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
- Trained and reviewed work of 7 contractors on departmental responsibilities.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
Quality Auditor
Caterpillar Inc
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Supported every aspect of internal quality program, from audit planning, implementation, feedback and re-audit as required.
- Inspect, monitor, record and report quality data on production for over 500 vehicles.
- Ensures that standards of excellence are maintained during production of goods.
- Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
Assembly Specialist
Caterpillar Inc
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Interpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions
- Work with other members of line or group in order to assemble products
- Meet all safety requirements of company and industry
- Identify any defective items and handle them according to established procedures
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Skills
- Blueprint understanding
- Production expertise
- Critical Thinking
- PPE Compliance
- Paperwork Completion
- Warehouse Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Visual Inspections
- Forklift Operation
- Operation Records Maintenance
- Quality Assessment and Assurance
- Product inspection
- Machine setup
Timeline
Production Process Operator
Primient
11.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
ADM
02.2023 - 08.2023
Material Handler 3
AGCO (GSI)
05.2022 - 02.2023
Quality Auditor Specialist
Rivian
09.2021 - 05.2022
Owner/Ceo
Bilderberg Bully kennel
01.2021 - 11.2023
Quality Auditor
Caterpillar Inc
03.2018 - 09.2021
Assembly Specialist
Caterpillar Inc
10.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
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