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Daniel Hilsbos

Kalamazoo

Summary

Productive Chemical Operator with 16 years of experience in Production Manufacturing. Diligent with adhering to safe chemical handling procedures for hazardous materials. Adept in minimizing waste generation and following waste handling guidelines. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to dynamic new position.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator

Allnex
Kalamazoo
02.2025 - Current

Operating in the Cyrez Production Department. Participating in the blending of raw materials and packaging the final materials that make up Cyrez Resin Powder. Also manufactured and packaged Modaflow powder when scheduled per production needs.

Chemical Operator

Redwood Materials
McCarran
12.2022 - 11.2024

Member of Redwood Materials Copper Foil team using defined processes to manufacture copper foil via electrodeposition.

  • Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
  • Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
  • Collected product samples at precise times using correct methods to monitor and analyze chemical processes.
  • Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
  • Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Trained in all areas involved in Copper Foil, including Electrolyte Loop, Water Recycling Plant, EDM, and Board Operations.

Vaccine Formulation Technician

Manpower Engineering/Pfizer
Portage
10.2022 - 11.2022

Member of technical operations, relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment used to formulate Covid-19 Vaccine.

Chemical Operator

Epredia
Kalamazoo
10.2019 - 10.2022

Handle raw chemical ingredients to batch various dyes and solutions used in a lab setting to diagnose cancer.

  • Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
  • Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical batching operations.
  • Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases and security events to appropriate departments.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Dispensing Specialist

Perrigo
Allegan
09.2010 - 10.2019

Performed all tasks involved in the dispensing of raw materials of Generic Over-the-counter pharmaceutical products including:

  • Sampling of incoming raw materials.
  • Warehouse Material Handling.
  • Weigh and Dispense of raw materials per batch records.
  • Inventory management via SAP

Education

High School Diploma -

Plainwell High School
Plainwell, MI
05-2010

Skills

  • SAP proficient
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Chemical processing
  • Air Filtration PPE use
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Forklift Certified, Electric and Propane (April 2023)
  • OSHA HAZWOPER Spill Response Certified (September 2021)

Timeline

Chemical Operator

Allnex
02.2025 - Current

Chemical Operator

Redwood Materials
12.2022 - 11.2024

Vaccine Formulation Technician

Manpower Engineering/Pfizer
10.2022 - 11.2022

Chemical Operator

Epredia
10.2019 - 10.2022

Dispensing Specialist

Perrigo
09.2010 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Plainwell High School
Daniel Hilsbos