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Christopher Angstrom

Nevada,IA

Summary

Dynamic Facility Maintenance and Biogas Operator with proven expertise at Taurus Biogas in optimizing equipment performance and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in preventive maintenance and materials inspections, I excel in enhancing operational efficiency while fostering teamwork and communication. Committed to upholding food safety practices and minimizing downtime.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Maintenance & Biogas Facility Operator

Taurus Biogas
State Center, Iowa
09.2025 - Current
  • Operated biogas facility equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
  • Monitored production processes to maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent equipment failures and downtime.
  • Analyzed system performance data to identify trends and inform decision-making for enhancements.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment by enforcing strict housekeeping policies, contributing to higher workplace morale and safety standards.
  • Operated biogas production equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance.

Pallet Jack Operator

Hormel Foods Corp De
Nevada, Iowa
10.2019 - 09.2025
  • Effectively operated powered pallet jacks to receive and transport items from various processed food storage locations. Immediately improved on the previous operators performance
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain organized inventory and streamline product flow.
  • Displayed excellent time management skills through punctual completion of assigned duties while maintaining precision in handling materials with the pallet jack.
  • Minimized product damage during transportation within the warehouse through careful navigation of narrow aisles using pallet jacks.
  • Contributed to a well-organized warehouse environment through the effective use of pallet jacks in relocating stock items.

Meat Inspector

Hormel Foods Corp De
Nevada, Iowa
03.2014 - 12.2018

Carefully watched conveyor belt for foreign material like plastic, metal, and bone fragments for food safety and food quality. Saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars as quoted by the operations VP.

Maintenance Facility Technician

Hormel Foods Corp De
Nevada, Iowa
10.2007 - 12.2014

Performed maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment on and around Burke corporations facility. Was in charge of maintaining and repairing facility lighting. Also was in charge of maintaining and repairing roof exhaust systems. Replaced wired electrical motors, replaced bearings, assisted in conveyor belt replacement.

Process Control Tech

Burke Corporations
Nevada, Iowa
02.2000 - 12.2007

Carefully ran oven controls and documented internal core temperature on haccp documents and also maintained proper product specs For safe and quality meat products. During my time in this position run speeds were accelerated while still maintaining quality safe food product.

Telemarketer

Tricounty Telemarketing
Webster City, IA
03.1996 - 09.1996
  • Managed a high volume of calls daily while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.
  • Answered calls, took messages, and transferred calls to correct individuals.
  • Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
  • Generated new leads through targeted cold calling efforts, expanding the company''s client base.
  • Delivered scripted sales pitch to potential customers, adjusting pitch to meet needs of specific individuals and businesses.
  • Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
  • Exceeded personal sales goals regularly, contributing significantly to the success of the team as a whole.
  • Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Webster City High School
Webster City Iowa
05.1992

Skills

Preventive and reparative maintenance

Food safety practices

Pallet jack operation

Materials inspections

Basic repair skills

Communication skills

Telemarketing skills

Professional References

Burke corporation 515-382-3575 reference shelli siebert HR manager

list of supervisors: Dave Fredine line 2 supervisor 1999-2004

Tony dunson line 2 supervisor 2004-2007

john shouse maintenance supervisor 2007-2013

Kerry Pitts maintenance manager 2007-2013

Dave mull grindroom supervisor 2014- 2019

Jason lass grindroom supervisor 2020 Ph# 641-750-1857

Timeline

Facility Maintenance & Biogas Facility Operator

Taurus Biogas
09.2025 - Current

Pallet Jack Operator

Hormel Foods Corp De
10.2019 - 09.2025

Meat Inspector

Hormel Foods Corp De
03.2014 - 12.2018

Maintenance Facility Technician

Hormel Foods Corp De
10.2007 - 12.2014

Process Control Tech

Burke Corporations
02.2000 - 12.2007

Telemarketer

Tricounty Telemarketing
03.1996 - 09.1996

High School Diploma -

Webster City High School
Christopher Angstrom