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Benjamin Avila

Fond Du Lac,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dryer Operator

Land O'Lakes
11.2017 - Current
  • Completed pre-operational checks on equipment before starting processes.
  • Operated drying systems to provide in-spec dry strands and thermal heat to downstream production systems.
  • Used moisture meters and standard oil-distillation tests to verify moisture contents.
  • Confirmed and verified final weights of finished products.
  • Observed temperature recorders and operated valves to regulate steam pressure or gas flow to heat driers to specified temperature.
  • Observed conveyors transferring [Type] products from storage bin and controlled flow of [Type] products into feed hopper.
  • Felt and observed [Type] products during dehydrating process to ascertain firmness and color.
  • Inspected and monitored drying evaporative process, verifying proper operation, coordination and product production.
  • Properly packed, sealed and labeled [Number] finished product containers per shift.
  • Prepared [Type] product batches to pre-determined specifications.
  • Regulated gate on feed hopper and flow-through dryer.
  • Maintained equipment cleanliness and sanitation with regular wipedowns and parts lubrication.
  • Kept close eye on operating equipment and made adjustments to keep speed, temperature and other factors within ideal tolerances.
  • Prepared equipment for safe and efficient operation and to achieve desired temperatures.
  • Investigated and resolved issues arising during any stage of production.

Operator

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2017
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
  • Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
  • Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marquis Learning
Houston, TX
06.2006

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Testing
  • Product Testing
  • Production Data Reporting
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Conveyor Operation
  • Product Sampling
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Quality Assurance
  • Malfunction Troubleshooting
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Critical Thinking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dryer Operator

Land O'Lakes
11.2017 - Current

Operator

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Marquis Learning
Benjamin Avila