Derek Sowers
Middletown,PA
Summary
Dedicated individual skilled in operating and maintaining production machinery. Monitors product quality and implements safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards. Collaborates with team members to streamline operations and reduce equipment downtime.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Long Home Products
Middletown, PA
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed daily warehouse operations to ensure timely order fulfillment and inventory accuracy.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to ensure accurate inventory levels for promotional campaigns, avoiding stockouts or overstocking.
- Improved safety records, conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing stringent safety protocols.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing logistics processes for efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management systems to track stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and minimize operational delays.
Dryer Operator
Land O Lakes
Carlisle, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated dryer equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Monitored drying processes, adjusting settings for consistent results.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dryers to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Maintained accurate records of production levels and equipment status.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all operations.
- Properly packed, sealed and labeled [Number] finished product containers per shift.
- Mitigated potential hazards with strict adherence to lockout/tagout procedures during equipment servicing or repairs.
- Used moisture meters and standard oil-distillation tests to verify moisture contents.
- Confirmed and verified final weights of finished products.
- Observed temperature recorders and operated valves to regulate steam pressure or gas flow to heat driers to specified temperature.
- Operated material handling equipment safely to transport raw materials or finished products between various stages of the manufacturing process.
- Improved product quality by maintaining optimal temperature levels during the drying process.
- Upheld a clean work environment by regularly cleaning dryer components per manufacturer recommendations to prevent buildup or contamination.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to company policies, guidelines, and OSHA regulations in daily operations.
- Kept close eye on operating equipment and made adjustments to keep speed, temperature and other factors within ideal tolerances.
- Moved raw materials and finished products by hand or with help of forklifts and other equipment.
- Completed monitor repairs and basic equipment maintenance to keep systems running at peak levels.
Machine Operator
Hershey Ice Cream
Middletown, PA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Operated and maintained ice cream production machinery for optimal performance.
- Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce downtime.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and adjustments on equipment to enhance efficiency.
- Documented production data accurately for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lower Dauphin High School
HummelstownSkills
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operations
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory and stocking
- Loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Logistics oversight
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Long Home Products
10.2024 - 02.2026
Dryer Operator
Land O Lakes
05.2024 - 08.2024
Machine Operator
Hershey Ice Cream
02.2024 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Lower Dauphin High School