Dedrick D. Edwards
Bessemer
Summary
Highly skilled Process Operator with comprehensive experience in manufacturing and chemical processing environments. Possess strong technical aptitude for operations, maintenance, troubleshooting of complex equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing process improvements. Committed to delivering quality results while maintaining productivity and cost effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator/Forklift Driver/Weigh Master/Elevator Operator
Bunge
Huntsville
03.2020 - Current
- Strictly adhere to all HACCP procedures and guidelines, ensuring product safety and quality throughout the production process. This includes securing samples, performing quality control tests, and complying with all relevant food safety regulations and customer requirements.
- Operate and control soybean processing equipment and machinery.
- Record data, collect samples, and perform required process control tests, ensuring the successful operation of the plant and adherence to quality standards.
- Cross-trained in all plant processes to broaden skillset and contribute to overall team flexibility and operational efficiency.
- Employing precision scales and weighing equipment to determine the weight of agricultural products like grains, oilseeds, and other commodities.
- Verifying that weights are accurate and consistent, ensuring the quality of products being traded or processed.
- Maintaining accurate records of weights, ensuring transparency and accountability in transactions.
- Adhering to industry standards and regulations related to weighing and trade.
- Identifying and resolving any issues with weighing equipment or processes to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
- Material handling, warehousing, and bulk systems operations, with responsibilities such as verifying bag printing accuracy, loading/unloading shipments, and maintaining accurate records.
- Responsible for performing general forklift operations, such as fluid checks and fueling.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment used in loading, unloading, and transferring grain and grain products at a grain elevator facility.
- Operate and monitor grain handling equipment, including grain dryers, control rooms, and bin sweeps.
- Assist in loading and unloading grain from trucks and railcars.
- Complete necessary paperwork, such as log sheets and load forms, accurately and timely.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties, as well as assist with equipment maintenance and repair.
Team Leader
Johnson Controls
Huntsville
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Set up and dismantled machinery to ensure efficient operations.
- Conducted diagnostic tests and recorded readings to verify equipment functionality.
- Supervised team members, ensuring adherence to safety and production guidelines.
Education
Diploma -
Sweeny High School
Sweeny, Texas01.2004
Skills
- Proficient in multitasking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Forklift operation expertise
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Exhibits self-starting capabilities
- Leading teams effectively
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Data recording
- Material handling
Certification
- Weigh Master
- Fork Lift
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Process Operator/Forklift Driver/Weigh Master/Elevator Operator
Bunge
03.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Johnson Controls
03.2017 - 12.2019
Diploma -
Sweeny High School
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