ANDREW MCDERMOTT-STRECOK
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Safety-focused Equipment Operator experienced in industrial operations and material handling. Ensured equipment reliability through daily inspections and preventive maintenance while adhering to Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures for safety compliance. Enhanced production flow by monitoring processing systems, addressing mechanical concerns, and maintaining a safe work environment and achieving daily production targets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Waste Connections
Plainfield, IL
07.2026 - Current
- Operated Komatsu clamp trucks and industrial forklifts to efficiently load and unload over eight trailers and live loads daily.
- Perform daily pre-shift inspections and preventive maintenance, including fluid-level checks, lubrication, leak detection, and damage assessment.
- Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures when securing trailers for loading and conducting under-the-hood forklift inspections.
- Maintained safe, organized work area while achieving daily production and loading targets.
- Conducted facility-wide inventory counts to enhance material tracking and ensure operational control.
Pre-Sorter, Sorter & System Monitor
Waste Connections
Plainfield, IL
02.2025 - 07.2026
- Monitored main processing system for mechanical jams, conveyor-belt damage, and conditions preventing equipment damage or production delays.
- Monitored the main processing system for mechanical jams, conveyor-belt damage, and conditions that could cause equipment damage or production delays.
- Safely cleared line blockages and removed heavy, oversized, and potentially hazardous materials.
- Reported equipment concerns and operational issues promptly to supervisors and team members to facilitate quick resolutions.
- Ensured a safe work environment and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding industrial environment.
General Laborer / Cleaner
Waste Connections
Plainfield, IL
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Ensured cleanliness, organization, and environmental safety in plant facilities to support operational efficiency.
- Executed physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, moving, and material handling, to facilitate smooth operations.
- Assisted operational teams to maintain workflow and meet production goals.
Sales Clerk, Bagger & Custodian
Jewel-Osco
Plainfield, IL
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided excellent customer service and supported daily store operations and custodial duties.
- Maintained clean and organized shopping areas by collecting carts and removing walkway hazards, enhancing customer experience.
- Assisted in conducting inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels., shelf stocking, product organization, and shelf facing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield, ILCertifications
- Komatsu forklift certified
- American heart association CPR/AED certified
Skills
- Equipment & Systems: Forklift operation, Conveyor System Monitoring, Trailer Loading & Unloading
- Maintenance & Safety: Preventive maintenance
- Operations: Material handling
- Forklift skills
- Clamp truck skills
- Equipment inspections
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Waste Connections
07.2026 - Current
Pre-Sorter, Sorter & System Monitor
Waste Connections
02.2025 - 07.2026
General Laborer / Cleaner
Waste Connections
09.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Clerk, Bagger & Custodian
Jewel-Osco
01.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Plainfield South High School