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Collin Kunkel

Paxton,IL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high pressure and high-volume environments. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Rail Laborer

Consolidated Grain And Barge
08.2019 - Current
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Operate heavy machinery such as: Skid-steer, end loaders, remote locomotive engines.
  • Plan safety/tool box meetings with other employees.
  • Run pre-shift meetings to have a goal for day to day operations.
  • Operate the facility as product is being shipped out or brought into job site.
  • Operate one-weigh bulk weigher system to load containers and locomotive cars.
  • Communication with merchandisers/buyers of grain to exceed proper sales and to make it profitable.
  • Use of proper tools during maintenance for bucket legs, belt conveyors and drag conveyors. Such as: replace bearings, re-splicing belts, fabricating creating skirts, Daily preventive maintenance on all equipment.

Superintendent

Consolidated Grain and Barge
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Set up day to day to day operations. Utilized safety programs to lead the team to a better safety goal as CGB bought the facility from Bungie.
  • Transitioned a crew culture from previous company.
  • Assisted employees on permits such as; lock out tag out, confined space, hot work permits, etc. Helped maintain the crews integrity by assisting them with newer tasks.
  • Managed our maintenance program LIMBLE. Helped team members through the transition by properly training and working side by side with the employees.
  • Managed grain quality and utilized grain capacity as seen fit to the market/ output of the facility.

Manager of Operations

Consolidated Grain and Barge
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.

Education

Diploma -

Herscher High School
Herscher, IL
06.2019

Skills

  • Plates Presentation
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Creating schedules
  • Operate a facility
  • Fast and eager learner

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Consolidated Grain and Barge
08.2024 - 03.2025

Superintendent

Consolidated Grain and Barge
09.2022 - 08.2024

Rail Laborer

Consolidated Grain And Barge
08.2019 - Current

Diploma -

Herscher High School