CHASITY SOOS
RUSSIAVILLE
Summary
Pursuing a position as an Extruding and Forming Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender; my experience includes supervisory production roles, administrative support, and food service.
Precision-driven Machine Operator known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in machinery setup, operation optimization, and routine maintenance to ensure peak performance. Possess key soft skills including strong communication for team collaboration, adaptability to rapidly changing production environments, and problem-solving capabilities to address operational challenges effectively. Excel at leveraging technical knowledge and interpersonal abilities to contribute positively to workplace success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
OSI Group LLC
Kokomo
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Programming and running the Cryovac Machine.
- Change film.
- Ensure food from the kitchen gets to the machine and in the kettle.
- Bag, seal, and adjust weights correctly.
- Clean and assemble machine if necessary.
- Record any documentation needed.
- Work as a team member with everyone in the line and management.
Machine Operator
Park 100 Foods Inc
Kokomo
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Programming and running the Cryovac Machine.
- Change film.
- Ensure food from the kitchen gets to the machine and in the kettle.
- Bag, seal, and adjust weights correctly.
- Clean and assemble machine if necessary.
- Record any documentation needed.
- Work as a team member with everyone in the line and management.
K-9 Handler
Madison Correctional Unit
Madison
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Behavior management.
- Aggression training.
- Feeding and exercising K-9s.
- Teaching tricks.
- Interacting with humans of all ages and other animals.
- Grooming.
- Training K-9s to be adoptable.
Cook
Rockville Correctional Fclty
Rockville
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Cooking and cleaning.
- Preparing food.
- Time management.
- Dating everything.
- FOFO (First In First Out) inventory management.
- Truck order management.
Cook
Martino's Italian Villa
Kokomo
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Open/close store.
- Register management.
- Lead cook in pizza room.
- Cooking in main kitchen.
- Learning main recipes.
- Cleaning and prepping fresh and cooked food.
- Dating everything.
- Reporting.
- Closing out register/shift change.
- Rotating old/new production (FIFO).
- Assigning duties to associates.
Cook
Yogi's Pizza
Kokomo
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Cooking fryers/pizza oven.
- Register management.
- Taking orders.
- Waitressing.
- Drive-thru management.
- Cleaning and prepping food.
- Dating everything.
- Rotating old and new products.
- Open/close store.
- Reporting.
- Inventory management.
Cashier and Salesperson
Milk Barn
Kokomo
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Register management.
- Cleaning and stocking.
- Approving gas pumps.
- Attending drive-thru window.
- Closing store.
- Documenting sales.
- Closing out reports.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Tyson Foods Inc.
Logansport
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Keeping knife sharp with sharpening tools.
- Separating cheek meat from snout and tongue.
- Meeting production goals.
- Keeping area clean and secure.
- Following policy and procedure.
Crew Leader
Emerald Lawn Care
Kokomo
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Mowing and maintaining Chrysler.
Food Pusher
Park 100
Tipton
10.2012 - 11.2012
Cashier
Huck's
06.2008 - 09.2008
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Oakland City University
Madison, INSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Basic maintenance
- Training techniques
- Attention to detail
- Batch production
- Hydraulic systems
- Basic math
- Operational control
- Assembly procedures
- Strong work ethic
- Assembly and production
- Order reading
- Equipment monitoring
- Machinery cleaning
- Manual machining
- Heavy lifting
- Pneumatic systems
- CNC machines
- Power and hand tools
- Workplace safety
- Production monitoring
- CNC operation
- Production equipment experience
- Quality control
- Equipment inspection
- Computer skills
- Production preparation
- Start up procedures
- Modifications and adjustments
- Technical documentation
- Machine programming
- Manufacturing experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Changeover procedure knowledge
Desired Occupation
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Desired Salary
$15,000 annually (Approx. $7.25 hourly) or more
Desired Job Location
- Howard County
- Miami County
Desired Job Type
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Day, Evening/Swing, Split, Regular, FT, No, No, No
Drivers License
Regular Drivers License
Skills
220 skill(s), 33 Technology, 168 Tools, 40 + wpm, English, Well
Security Clearance
No Clearance
Timeline
Machine Operator
OSI Group LLC
01.2025 - 11.2025
Machine Operator
Park 100 Foods Inc
04.2024 - 01.2025
K-9 Handler
Madison Correctional Unit
11.2020 - 03.2024
Cook
Rockville Correctional Fclty
11.2018 - 10.2020
Cook
Martino's Italian Villa
04.2015 - 06.2018
Cook
Yogi's Pizza
05.2014 - 07.2016
Cashier and Salesperson
Milk Barn
05.2014 - 11.2015
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Tyson Foods Inc.
03.2013 - 05.2014
Food Pusher
Park 100
10.2012 - 11.2012
Crew Leader
Emerald Lawn Care
04.2012 - 10.2013
Cashier
Huck's
06.2008 - 09.2008
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Oakland City University