Danny Richard
Oelwein,IA
Summary
Dedicated Warehouse/Factory Professional with extensive experience in rail car loading and heavy equipment operation. Achieved operational efficiency through strict adherence to safety standards and effective process improvements. Contributed to team success by ensuring quality inspection protocols and facilitating employee training on machinery operation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Homeland Energy Solutions LLC
Lawler, IA
06.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with team to load ethanol and corn grain into rail cars efficiently
- Operated loading arm to efficiently fill train cars with grain
- Maintained safety standards and best practices while operating rail shuttlewagon, tele-handler, wheel loader, and lift
- Opened and closed rail car manways and bottom outlet valves.
- Maintained cleanliness of grain bins and buildings through power washing and cleaning activities
- Identified process improvement opportunities and contributed to enhancements in operational efficiency
- Left position seeking a job closer to home.
Valve Technician
Transco Rail Services
Oelwein, IA
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Tested valve pressure, seals, and airflow before returning units to service.
- Conduct testing on rail car valves for functionality
- Disassembled and reassembled rail car valves for functionality checks
- Implemented cleaning procedures to meet quality standards
- Conducted functionality testing on rail car valves to ensure operational readiness
- Identify and implement process improvements for enhanced efficiency
- Maintain adherence to safety standards and procedures
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Quality Technician
G AND R Integration Services
Waterloo, IA
07.2012 - 06.2025
- Reason for leaving: lay-off due to lack of work
- Documented nonconformance findings and communicated results to G AND R Integration Services supervisors to facilitate timely resolution.
- Documented nonconformance findings and notified G AND R Integration Services supervisors.
- Conducted root cause analysis on non-conforming parts, identified corrective actions, and reported findings to management.
- Reviewed work instructions for G AND R Integration Services production requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on non-conforming parts, identified corrective actions, and presented findings to management for informed decision-making.
- Evaluated components to ensure they met quality standards and were free from defects.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to tackle quality challenges
- Utilized computer software for tracking and reporting purposes
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Managed materials and equipment for efficient operations
- Enhanced appearance of rims by applying touch-up paint.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterloo West High School
Waterloo, IASkills
- Rail car loading
- Loading arm operation
- Forklift operations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Telehandler operation
- Shuttlewagon operation
- Reach truck operation
- Machine operation
- Valve inspection
- Valve testing
- Quality control
- Quality inspection
- Nonconformance documentation
- SAP ERP
- MS Office proficiency
- Blueprint reading and comprehension
- Problem solving
- Employee supervision
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Material Handler
Homeland Energy Solutions LLC
06.2026 - Current
Valve Technician
Transco Rail Services
08.2025 - 04.2026
Quality Technician
G AND R Integration Services
07.2012 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Waterloo West High School