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Brian Pritchard

New Brighton,PA

Summary

To become a valued member of your company and assist in its growth well into the future. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled chemical equipment operator. Have experience in monitoring reactions, trouble shooting, and ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed. Strengths include ability to work effectively under pressure, learning hands on quickly, working well with other and learn new ways of doing tasks.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator

Nova/Styropek
Monaca, PA
06.2017 - Current
  • Inspected and monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Checked equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during operations.
  • Ensured that all chemicals were handled safely in accordance with established protocols.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for all tasks performed within the plant environment.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all chemical processing equipment.
  • Operated various pumps, valves and other related equipment in a safe manner.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or equipment malfunctions.
  • Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
  • Prepared reports detailing test results and process adjustments made during shift operations.
  • Cleaned work areas, tanks, vessels, piping systems, filters and other related components as part of routine maintenance activities.
  • Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
  • Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
  • Identified issues promptly and immediately notified supervisor regarding potential project delays.
  • Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases and security events to appropriate departments.
  • Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
  • Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
  • Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
  • Controlled risks of fire, explosions and burns by carefully following safety protocols.
  • Completed regular inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and leaks impacting performance or safety.
  • Charged reactors with raw materials and their indicated weight on the batch sheet.
  • Monitor the transfer of the finished product from the reactor to the hold tank before being processed off.
  • Part of the E.R.T. team.
  • As the lead operator charged reactors using the computer-designed program for the large part of the charge.
  • Changed some of the weights for the next batch if the results come back out of spec.
  • Monitored all readings of the reactor going through the process to make sure it did not build pressure or exceed the temperature set point.
  • Make the batch sheet and record any changes that may occur during the process that may potentially cause a problem before the process finishes.
  • Monitor the transfer of the reactor on the computer, watching for failure of valves or pressure build up in the lines.
  • Transferring product from check bins to silos for later processing.
  • Monitoring all water and steam for the reactors and other tanks in the process area.
  • Monitor the materials in the tanks, pressure, and temperature in the tank farm on the computer.
  • Load rail cars with specific materials to be shipped out.

Delivery Driver

Fed-Ex
Zelienople, PA
01.2016 - Current
  • Drive the delivery truck on my route.
  • Learn the roads and addresses of customers on my route.
  • My route was all of Weirton, WV.
  • Businesses and home delivery.
  • I would organize my route every morning before I started driving to minimize excessive overlap of my deliveries.
  • I have to use a scanner to scan the packages to make sure of the right address.
  • I would have parcel pick-ups throughout the day, and some at certain times.
  • I had to use time management on my route.
  • Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
  • Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
  • Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
  • Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.

Material Handler

Schwan’s Consumer Brands
Cranberry Twp., PA
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Picker: Pick product to fill orders and place on a pallet using a riding pallet jack through the freezer to get product.
  • Organize on the pallet, shrink wrap the pallet, stage it, or run it on the shuttle trailer.
  • Unload semi-trucks that are floor loaded, place on pallets, shrink wrap, and then stage on the dock.
  • Load trucks with the orders that go with each shuttle to their destination.
  • Inventory Control: I unloaded palletized trucks, then I would break the pallets down, label them, and then put them in the racking system.
  • I had to restock the pick line for the other employees to fill orders.
  • I used a reach to restock and put product in the air in the racking system.
  • Sign the invoices and check off the product as I pulled it off the truck with a forklift.
  • I then took my inventory sheets and entered them into the computer.
  • I did all inventory counting of products to make sure that all of the counts were correct.
  • The manager and I were the only ones with inventory access, so it could not be tampered with.
  • I was at an average of 93% correct inventory. The 7% loss of inventory was due to damage and mispicks of product.
  • Occasionally printing the orders, opening the office, and closing it.
  • I was at the job usually 30 minutes before the rest of the crew.

Material Handler

Lagasse Sweet
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Picker: Pick product to fill the orders using a picker
  • Reading the picking orders on the products that you need.
  • Use the shrink wrap machine to secure the product to the pallet
  • Load the trucks after Q.C.
  • Checks the order.
  • Shift Supervisor: I, as the supervisor, had to be at the job 1 hour before the rest of my crew and left after everyone was gone.
  • All orders were processed and the B.O.L's were printed.
  • I was in charge of printing the orders, scheduling the trucks, and making sure the orders were completed.
  • I was in charge of making sure the workers always stayed busy working, if it was picking orders or cleaning the plant.
  • I had to print the B.O.L.
  • And make sure they were correct with the orders that were pulled.
  • Change orders if product was unavailable.
  • Checking the time cards of the employees to make sure of their hours worked, or if they used a vacation day.
  • I was in charge of closing up the facility at the end of the night, making sure the building doors were all secured, and setting the alarms.
  • UPS Shipper: I would pick the orders, double check them with the B.O.L.
  • Process the order, label it, and place it in the outgoing UPS container.
  • Repackage some products going out and print new label for it.
  • Quality Control: Check every pallet that was pulled.
  • I had to make sure the right product was on the pallets.
  • Sometimes, if there was a product I could not find, I had to tear the whole pallet apart to check it and then rebuild it.
  • Sometimes, I would have to rewrap the pallet and relabel it.
  • Place it on the dock, in line with the other pallets, going on that truck.
  • I had a 98% quality rate on my pallets and 96% inventory control at the end of each week.

Manufacturer (titanium)

Honeywell
Fombell, PA
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Cell operator: Produced titanium in a salt bath with ticle, a chemical used in the reaction to form titanium
  • Took temperature reading, air flow readings, pressure readings and had to adjust all readings to the required readings per spec for the material
  • Open the cell when the Cathode was done producing titanium
  • Remove the cathode and place in an acid bath for later cleaning
  • Material Cleaner: Remove the product from the acid bath and clean the product from the cathode with sterile
  • And demagnetized from any impurities
  • Place the product on trays and place in hot air dryers for 12 – 14 hrs
  • Finisher: Remove product from dryers and place on a sifting belt to remove any impurities or scrap that was not removed in the cleaning process
  • Package off the product in 20# bags and placed in storage containers for later use in another department.

Chemical Operator (Antimicrobial Biocide Facility)

Verichem Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1998 - 01.2007
  • Operator: Responsible include but are not limited to; managing reactors, cleaning of the reactor, scrubber, and general housekeeping
  • Managing inventory of product and raw materials, taking samples, and storage of materials per run.
  • Using batch sheets to ensure proper mixture.
  • Required to perform safety checks and review Material Safety Data Sheets.
  • Required to perform self-maintenance on machinery; rebuild pumps, electrical systems, change out agitators, install new piping, and replace valves.
  • Head Chlorobutanol manufacturer/operator: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the handling of raw materials, distilling hydrous material to anhydrous, and moisture checks.
  • Producing a new product.
  • Train newly assigned operators.
  • Assist with the facility layout, batch sheets, and packaging/shipment of product.
  • Shift Supervisor: Responsible for the daily opening and closing of the facility.
  • Supervision of scheduled personnel.
  • Required to perform quality assurance checks on all raw materials and finished products.
  • Reviewing all MSDS sheets for materials within the facility.
  • Resolving any situations that may arise on the shift, personnel, or product.
  • Shipping/receiving: Responsible for scheduling, receiving, and unloading box and tanker trucks.
  • The overall inventory and location of all raw materials.
  • Reviewing all MSDSs of received and shipped material to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Checking all B.O.L.'s for accuracy and correct contents.
  • Providing the correct labels for the correct load leaving the facility and correct paperwork.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during operations.
  • Participated in training sessions designed to improve understanding of complex chemical processes.
  • Troubleshot problems occurring in the manufacturing process by performing corrective action when necessary.
  • Ensured that all chemicals were handled safely in accordance with established protocols.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for all tasks performed within the plant environment.
  • Cleaned work areas, tanks, vessels, piping systems, filters and other related components as part of routine maintenance activities.
  • Operated various pumps, valves and other related equipment in a safe manner.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or equipment malfunctions.
  • Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
  • Transported hazardous materials according to government regulations and company policies.

Education

Carpenters Certificate -

Technical Training School (TTS)
McKees Rocks, PA
12.1990

High School Diploma -

New Brighton Area School District
New Brighton, PA
12.1986

Skills

  • Process safety management
  • Precision measuring
  • Business process improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Chemical processing
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Process Monitoring
  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Time Management

References

Available upon request.

Extracurricular Activities

Boy’s and Girl’s high school soccer coach. Coach of a U-12G soccer classic team.

Timeline

Chemical Operator

Nova/Styropek
06.2017 - Current

Delivery Driver

Fed-Ex
01.2016 - Current

Material Handler

Schwan’s Consumer Brands
01.2010 - 01.2016

Material Handler

Lagasse Sweet
01.2008 - 01.2010

Manufacturer (titanium)

Honeywell
01.2007 - 01.2008

Chemical Operator (Antimicrobial Biocide Facility)

Verichem Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2007

Carpenters Certificate -

Technical Training School (TTS)

High School Diploma -

New Brighton Area School District

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