Donald Eads
Rock Spring,GA
Summary
Results-driven Machine Operator with a proven track record at Willamette Falls Paper Company, excelling in equipment setup and quality control. Demonstrated strong leadership by training new employees and enhancing workflow efficiency. Committed to safety protocols and regulatory compliance, leveraging problem-solving skills to ensure optimal production outcomes.
Skilled Production Worker offering 32 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Willamette Falls Paper Company
West Linn, OR
03.1997 - 08.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company
- Monitored flows, pressures, colored dyes, chemical feed levels and paper quality indicators.
- Maintained adequate tank levels and blade pressures.
- Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications and inspections.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Forklift certified.
- Crew Leader
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Education
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORSkills
- Machine operation
- Equipment setup
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety protocols
- Crew leadership
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Machine Operator
Willamette Falls Paper Company
03.1997 - 08.2024
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Southern Oregon University