Elvin Sanchez
Sioux City
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Observant Boiler Operator possessing in-depth knowledge of air compressors, water softeners and condensate system, maintaining and troubleshooting boiler feed pumps, circulating pumps and water softeners. Dependable, hardworking individual talented at efficiently resolving both unforeseen and foreseen problems.
Experienced with boiler system operations, maintenance, and repair. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise to ensure system reliability and safety. Knowledge of safety protocols and effective team communication enhances overall operational efficiency.
Experienced Ranch Manager focused on raising healthy livestock and exceeding profit targets. Skilled in training and overseeing employees for quality and efficiency. Direct and hardworking, quickly resolving issues to minimize downtime and resource wastage. Dependable work ethic, adaptable to fast-paced environments. Prioritizes safety and seeks process improvement. Strong leadership, mathematical, and organizational skills. Excels in setting up operations, brooding, maintaining conditions, administering vaccinations and medications, and enforcing sanitation procedures. Highly responsive to livestock emergencies. Proven track record in managing production costs. Meticulous in maintaining accurate records of ranch activities.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boiler Operator
Cargill
11.2023 - Current
- Overseeing the operation of boiler to ensure efficient and safe functionality, conducting regular inspections, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting issues to prevent malfunctions.
- Responding promptly to equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, or emergencies, taking corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure safety. Implementing emergency shutdown procedures, and coordinating with relevant personnel during critical situations.
- Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining an organized workspace for efficient repairs.
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Worked closely with other departments to coordinate activities such as shutdowns or equipment replacements efficiently.
- Conducted thorough inspections of boilers and related equipment, identifying potential issues before they became costly problems.
- Reduced downtime and increased productivity with proactive troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Used testing devices to locate machinery issues and make necessary adjustments.
Prep Operator
Cargill
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Processing soy beans operations, cracking, dehulling, and flaking bean cracks.
- Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
- Collecting product samples and supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
- Document throughly activities, problems, maintenance needs etc. On shift report and maintenance work orders for good communication between operators, supervisors and maintenance.
- Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment.
- Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
- Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Ranch Manager
Foster Farms
07.2012 - 09.2020
- Focused on raising healthy livestock and exceeding profit targets as a successful Ranch Manager.
- Train and oversee employees to verify the quality and speed of their daily work.
- Set up of the ranch, brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, medications, so that conditions are maintained to meet the highest possible level of quality.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Follow and enforce strict sanitation procedures being constantly aware of the birds health; reporting any abnormalities to the field supervisor.
- Manage and control all ranch production costs to include all labor, fuel, supply, utility, medication and ranch maintenance cost.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Feed Mill Operator
Foster farms
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Perform General housekeeping of receiving and production areas to meet OSHA standards and maintain a minimum dust level
- Receive bagged ingredients and track the warehouse inventory
- Load bags to the3rd floor for the mill operators
- Receive and account feed, prepare feed to meet production requirements, all while making safety the number one priority
- Keep accurate warehouse records and inventories
- Maintained and updated files and records to support efficient mill operations
- Filed records to keep system efficient and information organized
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands
- Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety standards
Material handler
Kohl's Dep. Stores
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Sorted cargo according to instructions provided company guidelines
- Ensured that boxes were properly stacked without causing damage to products or packaging
- Confirmed all packages were properly accounted for according to company guidelines
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load and unload freight at dock
- Packed boxes professionally and maintained clean, safe work area
Material handler
Bronco Winery Co.
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Prepared orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling material, packing, and placing orders in delivery area following proper guidelines and standards
- Maintained inventory controls by collecting stock location orders and printing requests, ensuring quality service
- Packed boxes professionally and maintained clean, safe work area
- Maintained accurate records of all products and shipments leaving warehouse by documenting damaged or defective products using appropriate paperwork and procedures
- Verified correct labels on all pallets stored and brought any defective items to attention of [Job title]
- Read from pick lists and accurately located products
- Assisted [Type] department with inventory processes, such as data entry and documentation
- Maintains accurate count of outgoing or incoming freight inventory
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load and unload freight at dock
- Confirmed all packages were properly accounted for according to company guidelines
- Worked in accordance with company policies and guidelines
- Employed scanners and barcode readers to maintain efficient control over inventory in warehouse
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Del Puerto high school
Patterson, CABoiler Operator -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IASkills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Lockout/Tagout Safety Practices
- Confined Space Safety Monitoring
- Low and High Pressure Boiler Management
- PJHA
- Forklift
- Machine operating
- Computer skills
- Confined space
- Complex problem solving
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership
Certification
Steam Plant I- Low pressure boilers.
Steam Plant II- High pressure boilers.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boiler Operator
Cargill
11.2023 - Current
Prep Operator
Cargill
10.2020 - 11.2023
Feed Mill Operator
Foster farms
02.2016 - 11.2017
Ranch Manager
Foster Farms
07.2012 - 09.2020
Material handler
Kohl's Dep. Stores
08.2011 - 12.2011
Material handler
Bronco Winery Co.
03.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Del Puerto high school
Boiler Operator -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
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