Chad Wiedel
Minden,NE
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. 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.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Mid Nebraska Hay LLC
Minden, NE
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained records of shipping documents including invoices, bills of lading, manifests.
- Kept transportation operations in compliance with company, legal and safety requirements.
- Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Processed paperwork required by various government agencies including customs clearance documents.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
- Scheduled maintenance appointments for all vehicles used in the transportation process.
- Supervised loading and unloading activities at terminals or warehouses to maximize efficiency and accuracy of shipments.
- Reviewed freight bills for accuracy prior to payment processing in order to identify any discrepancies.
- Established relationships with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing for transportation services.
- Drove trucks and other vehicles to deliver products and cargo according to strict delivery schedules and routes.
- Kept detailed track of vehicle mileage and supply purchases to produce timely and accurate spending reports.
- Paid close attention to route conditions and weather safety and rerouted vehicles to direct safe and efficient trips.
- Performed fuel, oil and fluid checks, external washing, and cabin cleaning.
- Stayed up-to-date on necessary state licensing for equipment operation and performed regular maintenance to meet regulations.
Chemical Plant Manager
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Heartwell, NE
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Kept permits current and accurate for legally-sound operations.
Custom Applicator
Aurora Cooperative
Minden, NE
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Responded quickly to emergency requests from customers needing immediate assistance with pest problems or other issues requiring specialized attention.
- Maintained detailed records of chemical usage in order to comply with local regulations.
- Performed daily maintenance and repair of custom application equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with customers to ensure timely arrival of products at job sites.
- Operated a variety of custom application equipment, including spreaders, sprayers, and seeders.
- Conducted routine inspections on vehicles used for custom applicator services in order to maintain safe operation.
- Monitored crop growth and development to determine the best time for custom application treatments.
- Applied herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nutrients, and other materials according to label instructions and customer specifications.
- Adhered to all state laws governing pesticide use and disposal as well as safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Calibrated custom application equipment in accordance with product labels and safety regulations.
- Developed plans for controlling weeds, insects, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies through custom applications.
- Maintained accurate records of all applications made on each field or location.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during the loading and unloading process of chemicals onto vehicles used for custom applications.
- Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
- Disposed of hazardous waste and chemicals according to established methods.
- Reported equipment malfunctions and issues to supervisor.
- Adhered to OSHA and Hazmat procedures for storing and handling materials.
- Mixed chemicals and fertilizers according to manufacturer instructions and safety standard to protect people, pests and vegetation from harm.
- Cleaned and serviced machinery to verify operating efficiency using appropriate fluids and tools.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, performing routine maintenance and minor repair work and escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Projected positive image of company by always dressing appropriately, acting professionally, keeping neat, organized vehicle spaces and being punctual for appointments.
- Started motors and used sprayer agitators, pumps and portable spray equipment.
- Observed safety protocols when lifting heavy objects and operating equipment to avoid time-lost incidents or unnecessary delays.
- Provided driving instructions to truck drivers to support complete coverage of designated areas using hand and horn signals.
Farm Laborer
Bloomfield Farms
Minden, NE
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
- Applied troubleshooting methods to repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Monitored soil conditions and applied fertilizers or pesticides as needed.
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Baled and collected hay throughout summer.
- Cut hay bales and loaded them onto trailers for transport to storage areas.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Operated tractors and other farm equipment to plow fields, dig ditches and move trees.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Crestview, FL
03.2007 - 05.2013
- Organized, supervised and coordinated platoon training activities.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored the progress of individual soldiers in order to ensure that they are meeting their goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with allied forces in order to coordinate joint operations between units.
- Maintained unit discipline by enforcing standards of conduct and military regulations.
- Conducted performance counseling of subordinates in the platoon.
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to Platoon personnel.
- Supervised the preparation of all platoon documents including reports, evaluations, rosters.
- Assisted in developing operational strategies for combat missions.
- Conducted quality control inspections of subordinate organizations to detect and correct deficiencies.
- Managed administrative duties such as tracking attendance records for drills, evaluations and other events.
- Identified fleet failures and initiated corrective actions to meet fleet readiness goals.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
- Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
Lincoln, NE
02.2000 - 12.2004
- Provided in-depth coaching and training to personnel with prompting to productively accomplish daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed documentation associated with receipt and transfer of ammunition.
- Promoted overall safety by ensuring ammunition personnel received proper training.
- Inspected, inventoried and issued explosives and conventional ammunition to team of 5 soldiers.
- Managed and monitored ammunition supplies and other inventoried materials in storage using SAAMS software.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current rules governing military ordnance operations.
- Observed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials associated with munitions production processes.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as filing documents related to munition inventory management.
- Tracked usage of ammunition during training exercises to ensure proper accountability was maintained.
- Developed and implemented procedures for maintaining inventory records.
- Maintained detailed records of all equipment issued to personnel in the unit.
- Provided guidance and instruction to new personnel assigned to the unit concerning safe handling practices when working with explosives or other hazardous materials.
- Conducted quality control checks on ammunition components for accuracy and functionality.
- Responded promptly to requests from other units requiring assistance with munition-related tasks.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to the handling of weapons and ammunition.
- Prepared written reports outlining the results of inspections performed on munitions components.
- Assisted in developing plans for disposing expired or damaged munitions items safely.
Diesel Mechanic
US Army
Lincoln, NE
03.1993 - 02.2002
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Central Community College
Hastings, NE01-1993
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FLAffiliations
I am an avid outdoorsman that has a passion for anything with wildlife. Hunting and fishing are ways to decompress and relax and to enjoy time away with friends and family.
I have recently decided to try and learn to play the violin.
Accomplishments
- Combat Action Badge-1, Basic Aviation Badge, Air medal, Army Achievement Medal-1, Army Good Conduct-2, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal-3 W/M device, National Defense Ribbon-2, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-1, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal-1, Armed Forces Reserve Medal-1, NCO Professional Development Ribbon-03, Army Service Ribbon-1, Army Overseas Ribbon-1, Army Reserve Overseas training Ribbon-4, NATO Non-Article 5 Ribbon-1, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon-1, Navy Reserve Sea Service Deployment Ribbon,-1, Drivers and Mechanic Badge for wheel and Track, Army Superior Unit Award, Florida Emergency Service-1, Nebraska Emergency Service, Nebraska State Active Duty Ribbon, Nebraska National Guard Service Ribbon, German Marksmanship Badge-Bronze
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Mid Nebraska Hay LLC
03.2021 - Current
Chemical Plant Manager
Nutrien Ag Solutions
01.2019 - 08.2021
Custom Applicator
Aurora Cooperative
10.2015 - 12.2016
Farm Laborer
Bloomfield Farms
05.2013 - 10.2015
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
03.2007 - 05.2013
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
02.2000 - 12.2004
Diesel Mechanic
US Army
03.1993 - 02.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Central Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Pensacola Junior College
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