Austin Davis
Spring Run,PA
Summary
I have very strong interest in this position and to be apart of your esteemed company. I have learned a lot over the last seven years at Ventura Foods, and would enjoy bringing what I've learned to Berkshire Hathaway Energy and continue adding knowledge with your company. I am career driven and have dedicated myself to the company I work for, great attendance and show up to work on time. I currently work a 2-2-3 schedule which is 12-hour shifts, so I have no issue working the hours that are required. I also work a lot of hours with Ventura Foods, I will make myself available.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Processing Team Lead
Ventura Foods
03.2023 - Current
- Lead over three departments, Bulk Processing, Food Service Processing, and Spice Room
- Great communication skills, able to motivate and keep employees focused on task
- Resolved all issues to keep production on track, and to minimize downtime
- I maintained all transfer pumps, mills, and presses to eliminate downtime, controlled valves that sent ingredients and product to proper locations
- Operate the PLC systems which control our various ingredients and controls how much go into the mix tanks
- Train all new employees on the correct procedures and maintenance of the equipment
- Enforce safety and GMP's which I take extremely serious
- Make staffing schedules
- Proficient computer skills
Processor
Ventura Foods
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Operated the mix tanks to make a variety of different formula's
- Controlled the PLC systems which control how much Ingredients go in mix tanks and when, also controls the valves, transfer pumps, and mills
- I preform daily maintenance on the transfer pumps, mills, valves, and presses. I do complete tear down on the equipment change seals, gaskets, oil, and keep them all clean and audit ready.
- CIP entire work area every 40 hours and have it inspected by quality control, so I am used to having a clean work area and expect to keep my area presentable.
- Have to keep well documented paperwork of all batches that I make, cleaning done, and maintenance that is done to my work area, and turn it in to the cycle counting team everyday
- Operate a forklift
- Attend a safety Alchemy course every month and pass a test
- Have been awarded employee of the month two times
Welder/Welding Robot Operator
JLG Industries
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Operated robotic welder controlled computer and calibrated to keep performance satisfactory
Education
High School Diploma -
Fannett-Metal Senior High School
Willow Hill, PA06.2012
Skills
- Production Standards
- Maintaining industrial transfer pumps, mills, presses, and valves
- Operating PLC systems
- Proper documentation
- Following safety, and GMP's
- Communication
- Computer
- Forklift
- Work ethic
Timeline
Processing Team Lead
Ventura Foods
03.2023 - Current
Processor
Ventura Foods
08.2016 - 03.2023
Welder/Welding Robot Operator
JLG Industries
07.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Fannett-Metal Senior High School