Corey Myers
Sioux City,United States
Summary
Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rendering/Maintenance Supervisor
Seaboard Triumph Foods
Sioux City, IA, United States
09.2017 - Current
- As a Rendering/Maintenance Supervisor at a pork processing plant, I oversee a team of eight hourly employees in the rendering department.
- My role includes managing daily operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- I maintain communication with the sales department to coordinate loads for grease, blood, plasma, and bone meal trucks.
- I handle administrative tasks such as timecard management and utilize software tools like Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Power Apps, ADP, and Edge to streamline operations and reporting.
- With over 8+ years of dedicated service to the company, I take pride in leading by example-frequently working alongside my team to ensure they feel supported and respected.
- My commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment is at the core of everything I do.
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Developed and implemented efficient maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime across facilities.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of tools and supplies, optimizing resource allocation.
- Analyzed equipment performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.
- Supervised employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Yard Hand
Guntren Trucking and Express
Sioux City, IA, United States
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Work with semi's general maintenance
- Supported yard operations with the proper use of tools, machinery, and equipment following safety protocols.
- Conducted general clean up of entire yard and facilities to maintain safe working environment.
- Checked equipment for safety and functionality before operating.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to transport materials efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure safe operation.
Saw Operator
Tyson Foods Incorporated
South Sioux City, NE, United States
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Operated rip saw machinery to efficiently cut materials to specified dimensions.
- Proactively sought opportunities to refine skills and expand knowledge by attending relevant industry workshops, conferences, or certifications.
- Contributed to team productivity, collaborating closely with other operators in a fast-paced work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, fostering a safe work environment for all staff.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by managing workload efficiently and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and client needs.
- Maintained a clean work area by regularly removing debris from the machinery during operation, reducing risk of accidents or malfunctions.
- Increased workplace safety by promptly addressing any issues or hazards related to the rip saw operation.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while measuring, marking, and cutting materials according to precise requirements provided by clients or project managers.
Collections Specialist
Legion Marketing
Urbandale, IA, United States
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Managed delinquent accounts and ensured compliance with company policies during collections processes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce outstanding debt and improve collection rates.
- Resolved disputes efficiently, maintaining positive client relationships while securing payments due.
- Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
- Negotiated to collect balance in full.
- Improved customer payment compliance through negotiating mutually agreeable repayment plans.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Cultivated a professional demeanor when dealing with difficult customers, displaying empathy while remaining assertive in achieving desired outcomes.
Saw Operator
Tyson Foods Dakota City
South Sioux City, NE, United States
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Remove bones, and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
- Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
- Slit open, eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
- Tend assembly lines, performing a few of the many cuts needed to process a carcass.
- Assist machine operators.
Education
High school diploma - GED
Ames High School
Ames, IA01-1996
Skills
- Production planning
- Crew management
- Production management
- Computer operation
- Loader Operation
- Communication skills
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Supervising experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Team supervision
- Work order management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Vendor relationship management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Work assignment delegation
Certification
Forklift Certification
Skid loader Certification
Scissor lift Certification
Boom lift Certification
Timeline
Rendering/Maintenance Supervisor
Seaboard Triumph Foods
09.2017 - Current
Yard Hand
Guntren Trucking and Express
10.2016 - 09.2017
Saw Operator
Tyson Foods Incorporated
07.2015 - 10.2016
Collections Specialist
Legion Marketing
07.2012 - 11.2015
Saw Operator
Tyson Foods Dakota City
12.2010 - 06.2012
High school diploma - GED
Ames High School