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Digno Hector Rivera

Lindsay,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level dryer operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Proven Dryer/Sorter Operator with a track record of enhancing productivity for Touchstone and ARO Pistachios. Expert in heavy equipment and forklift operation, coupled with exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, significantly improved process efficiency.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dryer/Sorter Operator

Touchstone Pistachios
06.2020 - 09.2024
  • Visually and manually inspected products during and after drying to evaluate progress and control process to achieve outcomes consistent with product specifications.
  • Read temperature, pressure and humidity gauges to gather information about drying process to establish and maintain equipment operation at specified conditions.
  • Set drying machine controls to prepare for processing, lit ovens, dryers and burners, started and operated equipment and adjusted during process to maintain productive conditions.
  • Analyzed product moisture content using moisture meters to verify correct moisture levels throughout and after drying.
  • Cleaned equipment with brushes, steam and hoses to prevent malfunctions and ready for processing of different types of materials during and at end of shifts.
  • Consulted work orders and job instructions to verify proper processing for each job.
  • Set up equipment for each job, including adjustments to temperature and time settings, to optimize machinery for target production specifications.
  • Dried more than number pounds of materials each day to fulfill customer orders.

Dryer/Sorter Operator

Aro Pistachios
07.2011 - 06.2020
  • Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
  • Moved materials and items to shipping or to other designated areas.
  • Resolved equipment issues and malfunctions by troubleshooting to find causes of problems and complete mechanical repairs.
  • Reduced waste by adhering closely to packaging procedures and monitoring use of packaging materials.
  • Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping.
  • Processed finished product by moving through packaging machines.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
  • Set up jobs for lines and assisted with printing labels and packaging.
  • Monitored performance for adherence to procedures, safety rules and quality standards.
  • Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
  • Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
  • Reported defective materials to department supervisors for immediate remediation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Instituto Tecnico Luis Bogran
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
05.2004

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operator
  • forklift
  • zizerlift
  • yard truck
  • GSI dryer operator
  • farm fan dryer
  • color sorter equipment (SATAKE, Sortex A3, A5 and FB)
  • communication
  • Collaboration
  • teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • adaptability
  • responsibility

Timeline

Dryer/Sorter Operator

Touchstone Pistachios
06.2020 - 09.2024

Dryer/Sorter Operator

Aro Pistachios
07.2011 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Instituto Tecnico Luis Bogran

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