Anthony Barger
Painesville,Ohio
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Detrex Chemicals
Ashtabula, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Operated chemical processing equipment to ensure production met quality standards.
- Monitored and adjusted process parameters for optimal efficiency in chemical production.
- Conducted routine maintenance of machinery to minimize downtime and enhance safety.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions.
- Packaged all finished products
- Follow all lockout tag out procedures
- Handled shipping and receiving. Went over SDS's with drivers to ensure they understood what they were transporting.
- Produced HCL acid and oils
- Disposed of hazardous waste appropriately
- Made sure every product was labeled correctly
- Attended weekly safety meetings
Chemical Operator
INEOS Pigments
Ashtabula, OH
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Treat all waste/ process water by following EPA guidelines.
- Operate filter presses
- Take multiple samples throughout the shift and test them in the lab.
- Read P&ID's to locate valves throughout the plant to perform minor maintenance on them.
- Work safely with chlorine, HCL, caustic, and lime on a daily basis.
- Pump out polymer totes into the process
- Lock out/tag out on major equipment
- Troubleshoot various types of pumps to keep the process flowing
- Control process flow by using computer systems
- Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
- Reviewed batch records for accuracy prior to completion of each job run.
- Cleaned work areas, tanks, vessels, piping systems, filters and other related components as part of routine maintenance activities.
Chemical Operator
Lyondellbasell
Fairport Harbor, OHIO
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Loaded raw materials into mixers machines and adjusted set points to meet customer requirements.
- Took apart, cleaned, and rebuilt process equipment.
- Performed audits, inspections throughout the plant to maintain safety.
- Was a member of the HSE team.
- Labeled process waste totes with correct placards.
- Presented safety findings to crew/supervisor
- Pumped chemicals from tanks to totes for transportation.
- Hooked up, inspected, and cleaned rail cars for loading and unloading product.
- Worked with oils, peroxides, and silane on daily basis.
- Ran extruder machines
- Tested finished product in lab
- Completed confined space and elevated working tasks
New/used Car Sales Consultant
Classic auto group
Mentor, Ohio
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge to answer customer inquiries
- Managed complex paperwork for financing, registration, and delivery of vehicles
- Performed detailed follow-up calls with prospects to ensure satisfaction after purchase
- Recommended additional products or services based on individual customer needs
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships
- Monitored inventory levels across multiple locations for availability purposes
- Identified potential customers through cold calling and email campaigns
Correctional Officer
Lake county sheriff's department
Painesville, OHIO
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary
- Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities
- Administered daily counts of inmates and documented for recordkeeping
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed
Lot Attendant
Great Lakes auto group
Kingsville, Ohio
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Inspected vehicles upon arrival for any visible defects or damages
- Assigned stock control numbers to vehicles and stored keys
- Tracked vehicle movements throughout the day using computer software programs
- Parked and retrieved vehicles for customers in parking lots, storage garages or new car lots
- Followed up with customers after they had left the lot to ensure satisfaction with services provided
- Ensured that all paperwork was filled out correctly for new vehicles entering the lot
- Managed a team of employees while maintaining productivity standards set by management
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
Kent State University
Kent, OH09.2019
Skills
- Hazardous Material Management
- Process Control Expertise
- Problem solving
- Batch Processing
- Computer Literacy
- Shipping and receiving
- Waste water treatment
- Tow motor, scissor lift, boom lift, and track mobile qualified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Detrex Chemicals
08.2025 - Current
Chemical Operator
INEOS Pigments
09.2024 - 08.2025
Chemical Operator
Lyondellbasell
03.2020 - 09.2024
New/used Car Sales Consultant
Classic auto group
11.2019 - 03.2020
Correctional Officer
Lake county sheriff's department
03.2018 - 11.2019
Lot Attendant
Great Lakes auto group
01.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
Kent State University