Benjamin Hill
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO
Frito Lay's Distribution Center
01.2023 - Current
- Measured height, length and width of products to verify compliance with standards.
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings, contributing ideas for process optimization and workflow improvements.
- Complied with all relevant regulations regarding food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness when handling consumable products.
- Supported other departments as needed to maintain efficient overall plant operations, demonstrating flexibility in cross-functional roles.
- Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
- Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
Production Machine Operator
Dreyers Ice Cream
05.2017 - Current
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Managed open and close of batch process from start to completion for batch tracking.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collected batch samples of product for quality control.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
Field Crew Member
Dawson Geophysical Co
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Laid censors on the floor for shakers in order to find oil in the ground.
- Detonated dynamite in environments that shakers were unable to travel.
- 36 day work schedule with 12 days off, working 14-16 hour days.
Machine Operator
Pactiv
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Operated machinery that used heaters to make paper plates
- Skilled in all manufacturing and conveyor work
- Film/ wrap / tape machines
- Ordering, consuming and reversing product
- Changeovers
- Quality Checks
Education
GED -
Delano
Delano04.2013
Skills
- Quality and food safety trained
- HACCP Certified
- Certified PIT Operator
- Lockout, Tagout certified
- Sanitation Specialist : CIP, COP, and Production Set up
- Check Weigher
- Scanner
- Metal detectors
- Code/ julian dates
- Ordering , consuming and reversing product
- Hourly quality checks and documentation
Accomplishments
I was hand picked to open and operate Froneri's first brand new line.
As a result, was chosen to open and operate Froneri's second brand new line. Due to my knowledge and success I was asked to help open and train operators for Froneri's third brand new line.
In five and a half years I have come to know every department as an operator and/or packer in my company. Rollo's, Drumsticks/cones, Sandwiches and packaging.
Timeline
PMO
Frito Lay's Distribution Center
01.2023 - Current
Production Machine Operator
Dreyers Ice Cream
05.2017 - Current
Field Crew Member
Dawson Geophysical Co
04.2016 - 04.2017
Machine Operator
Pactiv
03.2014 - 04.2016
GED -
Delano
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