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Darek Castaneda

Darek Castaneda

Douglasville,GA

Summary

Advanced to leadership role, excelling in competitive environment. Secured lead position over older, more experienced candidates. Confident in capacity to drive major results for any organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

Lamb Weston
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
  • Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment functionality and safety standards.
  • Assisted in training new technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency.
  • Documented daily production activities, ensuring compliance with quality assurance guidelines.
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.

Packaging Operator

Lamb Weston
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated packaging machinery, ensuring efficient and accurate product assembly.
  • Monitored production lines for quality control and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and reduce downtime.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational reliability.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines, maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of work performed.

Maintenance Lead

Loves Travel Stop
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supervised daily maintenance operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance and safety compliance.
  • Developed and implemented preventative maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular inspections of machinery, identifying potential issues before they escalated into critical failures.
  • Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing waste.
  • Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
  • Collaborated with management to establish budgets and allocate resources effectively.

Gas attendant/Cashier

Sinclair Oil Corporation
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Cashier, Gas attendant, Unload freight, Restock, Cooked deli food, Maintenance outside, Cleaning, Communicated with customers, Maintained inventory of all saleable items, Checked customer identification

Cleaner

Fredrickson Farming
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cleaning, Remove rocks and debris away from onions

Education

High School Diploma -

Morrow Education Center
Boardman, Oregon

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Defining problems and identifying possible causes, Cooperation, /Evaluating personal and professional strengths and weaknesses
  • Providing appropriate feedback
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Gathering information, Setting Goals
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Work ethic

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Technician

Lamb Weston
01.2025 - 06.2025

Packaging Operator

Lamb Weston
08.2024 - 01.2025

Maintenance Lead

Loves Travel Stop
01.2024 - 07.2024

Gas attendant/Cashier

Sinclair Oil Corporation
03.2021 - 10.2023

Cleaner

Fredrickson Farming
06.2019 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Morrow Education Center