Daniel Prescott
Palestine,TX
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Experienced approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Tampico Bottling Company
Palestine, TX
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Palestine, Texas
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted other members of the QA team in identifying areas for improvement in processes and procedures.
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions, and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Maintained self-study program to enhance QA knowledge and skills.
- Inspected for proper sanitation of machinery pre-operation to ensure that machines met all Company and USDA standards for operation.
- Conducted detailed analysis of hourly product checks to ensure quality assurance.
Turret Operator
Multi-Color Corporation
Knoxville, Tennessee
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Monitored machine operations, making necessary adjustments as required.
- Identified any potential issues or malfunctions in equipment and reported them promptly.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery including wearing proper safety gear at all times.
- Used overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment to move large objects around the shop floor safely.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sanderson Farms Palestine Processing Plant
Palestine, Texas
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Worked with team members to create efficient workflows, resulting in high productivity.
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions, and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and team performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of hourly product checks and to ensure quality assurance.
- Inspected for proper sanitation of machinery pre-operation to ensure that machines met all Company and USDA standards for operation.
Crusher Operator
Weissker Manufacturing
Palestine, Texas
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Operate and maintain crusher equipment including conveyors, feeders, and screens.
- Maintain daily logs of operation activities and document maintenance performed on crushers.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating crushing equipment.
- Perform pre-start checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
- Troubleshoot issues with machinery such as jamming or breakdowns and repair accordingly.
- Clean work areas around crushers in order to prevent dust buildup.
- Load materials into hoppers or onto conveyor belts before feeding into crusher.
- Perform minor repairs on crushing machinery using hand tools or welding equipment as needed.
- Identify potential problems with machinery before they become major issues.
- Follow safety protocols at all times while working around heavy machinery.
- Work collaboratively with other plant personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored tools and machines and performed minor repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Inspect material for size consistency prior to feeding into crusher.
- Monitor the performance of crushers by regularly checking output and adjusting settings as required.
- Operate and maintain Front End Loader.
Education
GED -
Palestine High School
Palestine, TexasSkills
- Order reading
- Operational control
- Specification compliance
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Production preparation
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment inspection
- Machinery operations
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Strong work ethic
- Forklift operation
- Quality assurance controls
- Manufacturing experience
- Attention to detail
- Production equipment experience
- Quality control
- Problem-solving
- Assembly and production
- Safety compliance
- Computer skills
- Production monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Machinery cleaning
- Equipment calibration
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Good communication
- Shipping and labeling
- QC
- Start up procedures
Timeline
Machine Operator
Tampico Bottling Company
01.2024 - 10.2024
Quality Assurance Analyst
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
06.2020 - 09.2023
Turret Operator
Multi-Color Corporation
02.2020 - 03.2020
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sanderson Farms Palestine Processing Plant
07.2015 - 08.2019
Crusher Operator
Weissker Manufacturing
09.2013 - 03.2015
GED -
Palestine High School