Christopher Dacus
Brookland,AR
Summary
Responsible Operator bringing many years of industry experience. Intricate focus on productivity and quality objectives. Knowledgeable about materials, components, and finished projects to jump into any position with ease.
My Hobbies include Hunting, Golfing and Trail Riding.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railcar Lead Operator/ Relief Supervisor
Delta Peanut
Jonesboro, Arkansas
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations in a fast-paced peanut processing facility.
- Coordinated workflow to ensure timely production and packaging of products.
- Communicated with management to address operational challenges effectively.
- Operated Trackmobile safely and efficiently.
- Switched rail cars within rail yard.
- Operated locomotive, track mobile and forklift to support production.
Bar Ready Lead Machine Operator/ Relief Supervisor
Delta Peanut
Jonesboro, Arkansas
02.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery to process peanuts efficiently and safely.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment usage standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify maintenance needs promptly.
- Worked closely with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet standards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly by identifying root cause issues.
Milling Machine Operator
Riceland Foods, Inc - Rice Division
Jonesboro, AR
03.2023 - Current
- Adjusted feed rates, speeds, depths of cuts, and changed tooling as needed to ensure quality production.
- Troubleshot operational problems on machine tools and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Kept work area clean throughout shift by sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces regularly.
Extrusion Operator
Riceland Foods, Inc Flour Division
Jonesboro, AR
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Adjusted machine settings to control speed, temperature, pressure and other variables as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including machine parts, tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot any malfunctions or breakdowns in the extrusion process and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Monitored production output for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during operation of machinery.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines, such as lubricating moving parts and replacing worn components.
- Conducted daily inspections of machinery before use to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Provided technical support to other operators when required.
- Followed written instructions from supervisors regarding product specifications and production requirements.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of extrusion machinery.
- Stopped machines immediately in case of emergency situations or hazardous conditions.
Grader Operator
Riceland Foods, Inc - Rice Division
Jonesboro, AR
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Tested samples of graded materials for quality assurance purposes.
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure proper grade levels were achieved.
- Maintained daily log of production activities and output quantities.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on grading equipment as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Recorded measurements from graded materials using precision measuring tools.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving equipment malfunctions.
- Trained new staff members on the use of graders and associated safety procedures.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley View High School
Jonesboro, AR05.2016
Skills
- Machine troubleshooting
- Measurement and recordkeeping
- Equipment management
- Mathematical analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Machine maintenance
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Hazardous materials handling
- Warehouse operations
- Equipment operation
- Plant safety
- Flexible schedule
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Heavy lifting
Refrences
- Brent Stegall, Delta Peanut Plant Foreman (870-450-0412)
- Bret Smith, Delta Peanut Director of Shelling (870-253-4071)
Certification
- Track mobile Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Railcar Lead Operator/ Relief Supervisor
Delta Peanut
02.2024 - Current
Bar Ready Lead Machine Operator/ Relief Supervisor
Delta Peanut
02.2024 - Current
Milling Machine Operator
Riceland Foods, Inc - Rice Division
03.2023 - Current
Extrusion Operator
Riceland Foods, Inc Flour Division
03.2022 - 04.2023
Grader Operator
Riceland Foods, Inc - Rice Division
10.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Valley View High School