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Calvin Pafford

Thibodaux,LA

Summary

Dedicated Production Operator with a strong desire to contribute to a respected organization while enhancing skills and knowledge within the industry. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and team performance through hands-on experience and attention to detail. Aiming for future leadership opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Operator II

Pinnacle Polymers
Reserve, LA
09.2023 - Current
  • Loaded railcars using slingers and car pullers to load cars safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate logs and records of production output, quality control tests, and other related activities.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues with the assistance of maintenance personnel.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Preformed routine rounds to assist in the continuous production and run time of the plant.

Wash Bay Operator

PSC
Reserve, LA
  • Operated the locomotive to move empty and loaded railcars.
  • Inspected and washed railcars as per procedure.
  • Operated railyard switches to assist in the moving of railcars.

Class B Pipefitter

Turner Industries
Geismar, LA
  • Reviewed blueprints to establish job layout.
  • Used various tools including, grinder, band saws, chain falls, come-along, pipe clamps, levels, squares and measuring tapes to complete tasks at hand
  • Ensured jobs were accomplished in a secure work environment through effective dialogue.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance

River Parish Contractors
Gramercy, LA
  • Operated front-end loaders, bobcats, forklifts, and gantry cranes to unload barges and to load ships.
  • Handled various preventative measures to prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Coordinated with ship personnel and colleagues to ensure safe loading/unloading.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lutcher High School
Lutcher, LA
05-2016

Skills

  • Physical labor
  • Equipment and machine maintenance
  • Workplace organization
  • Communication
  • Leading a team
  • Hardworker

Certification

  • ERT certified
  • Hazmat certified
  • Fire brigade

Timeline

Production Operator II

Pinnacle Polymers
09.2023 - Current

Wash Bay Operator

PSC

Class B Pipefitter

Turner Industries

Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance

River Parish Contractors

High School Diploma -

Lutcher High School
Calvin Pafford