Claudio Francesco Barbara

• Operator level IV, trained and proficient in Mixing, Separating, and Pelletization of batches
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Certified TWI trainer

• Chemical Mixer/ Blender
• Load and unload Tankers
• Handle hazardous chemicals
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Forklift operator
• Manual heating and cooling of mix tanks
• Some Automation/ Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Operated chemical processing equipment to ensure efficient production and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitored and adjusted machinery parameters to maintain optimal operating conditions and product quality.

• Blend and Package Custom Adhesives
• Clean tools, organize (5S)
• Finish products for shipping
• Handle chemicals in a safe manner with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Familiar with Dry Ice, Iso-propyl Alcohol (IPA), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
• Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product assembly and accurate labeling.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.

• Managed 5- 6 employees on 3rd shift production
• Fermentation: Stage Media, CIP tanks, Sterilize batches
• Lab Work: Sample broth, gram stain, and plate on Petri film
• Operate Centrifuge, Pelletizers, and various production equipment
• Blending and Packaging
• Shipping and Receiving
• Quality Control & Audit preparation
• Process Improvement
• Integrated Shift Exchange and improved shift communications
• Maximized CIP efficiency

• Operate process equipment through Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Set up, calibrate and monitor instruments:

PH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, thermometers, and metal detection devices

• Tear down, clean and re-assemble equipment
• Pumps, mills, grinders, valves
• Clean utensils, vessels and lines
• Clean inoculation vessels & Bulk vessels
• CIP Pelletizers and Fermenters following SOPs
• Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to deviations:

Process, product, equipment, and performance variations

• Take samples for QA analysis.
• Complete the daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules.

• Responsible for seven tanks/ fermenters, two centrifuges, and one pelletizer
• Manual cleaning & assembly of:
• Centrifugal pumps, CIP lines, Spray Balls
• Clamps, Gaskets, valves, and various stainless-steel parts
• Brush all tank ports from top to bottom
• Participate in all aspects of production:
• Blending & Packaging
• Shipping & Receiving
• Sanitation