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Work History
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Aaron Gade

Bowling Green,OH

Summary

Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at Lubrizol, excelling in equipment operation and safety management. Proven track record in enhancing team collaboration and implementing process improvements that reduced downtime. Skilled in hazardous material handling and committed to maintaining workplace cleanliness, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards for optimal operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Demonstrator

Product Promotions
06.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated product features to enhance customer understanding and engagement.
  • Assisted customers in selecting products based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with team members to set up product displays effectively.
  • Gathered customer feedback to inform future product improvements and marketing strategies.
  • Educated customers on proper usage and benefits of products during demonstrations.

General Laborer

Pioneer Packing
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Operated machinery to support efficient production processes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety compliance.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading materials, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and injuries.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets consistently.

Shift Leader

Lubrizol
06.2009 - 10.2015
  • Supervised team performance to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.
  • Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety procedures to enhance productivity and compliance.
  • Coordinated workflow among departments to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of materials for uninterrupted operations.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and enhanced overall team performance.
  • Facilitated communication between shifts to ensure seamless handovers and consistent operational flow.

Production Worker

Lubrizol
09.2005 - 06.2009
  • Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Assisted in quality control processes, identifying defects and ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline production operations and reduce downtime.
  • Maintained accurate records of production output and inventory levels for reporting purposes.

Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety procedures, enhancing team performance.

Worked safely with both hazardous and non hazardous chemicals and materials.

Used blenders and reactors to put batches together following all SOP’s to ensure a quality product for the customer.

Bulk Tank Truck Loader

Lubrizol
10.2004 - 09.2005
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload materials efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols during material handling and loading processes.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize loading schedules and reduce wait times.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Assisted in training new staff on safety procedures and equipment operation.
  • Implemented improvements in loading processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Conducted routine inspections of loading equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Loaded bulk tank trucks using pumps and hoses and insured that the customer received the proper amount.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wauseon High School
Wauseon, OH

Skills

  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product packing
  • Product packaging
  • Heavy lifting
  • Materials handling
  • Hand tools
  • Safety management
  • Equipment operation
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Efficient communication
  • Hazardous material handling
  • OSHA compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Batch production
  • Worksite safety

Timeline

Product Demonstrator

Product Promotions
06.2025 - Current

General Laborer

Pioneer Packing
07.2019 - 11.2019

Shift Leader

Lubrizol
06.2009 - 10.2015

Production Worker

Lubrizol
09.2005 - 06.2009

Bulk Tank Truck Loader

Lubrizol
10.2004 - 09.2005

High School Diploma -

Wauseon High School
Aaron Gade