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Elias Castorena

Natchitoches,LA

Summary

Dedicated production worker with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Weyerhaeuser. Proven ability in quality assurance and safety management, enhancing product quality through rigorous inspections. Adaptable team player, skilled in machine operation and problem-solving, ensuring efficient operations and timely project completion.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Worker

Weyerhaeuser
11.2024 - Current
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
  • Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Plumbing Apprentice

Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
  • Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
  • Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
  • Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
  • Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
  • Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment for plumbing tasks.

Laborer

Magnolia Steel
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.

Education

Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches, LA

Skills

  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product packing
  • Product packaging
  • Heavy lifting
  • Product assembly
  • Product inspection
  • Hand tools
  • Materials handling
  • Machine operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality inspections
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Machine setups
  • Fabrication
  • OSHA compliance
  • Cross-training
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehouse operations
  • Flexible schedule

Timeline

Production Worker

Weyerhaeuser
11.2024 - Current

Plumbing Apprentice

Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling
04.2023 - 10.2024

Laborer

Magnolia Steel
03.2023 - 10.2023

Natchitoches Central High School
Elias Castorena