- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Auto Repair/Restoration
Elzia Perry
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation, equipment inspections, and ensuring worksite safety. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to enhance productivity and minimize downtime while upholding rigorous safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/All Round General Laborer
Summit Polymers Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material handling and production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
Chemical Mixer
Roto-Finish Co Inc
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Operated mixers to create chemical formulations per specifications
- Monitored ingredient quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows
- Conducted routine maintenance on mixing equipment to ensure functionality
- Trained new staff on safe handling of chemicals and equipment usage
- Tested titration of chemical tanks in production line to check for ideal pH and other chemical levels and balance ratios.
Packing Machine Operator
Arvco Container Corporation
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Operated and maintained packing machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitored packaging processes for quality control and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve packing efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by following strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Removed finished packaged items from machine and separated rejected items.
Education
GED -
Gerald R Ford Job Corps Center
Grand Rapids, MI05-2001
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- General labor
- Equipment operations
- Loader operation
Interests
Timeline
Equipment Operator/All Round General Laborer
Summit Polymers Inc.
11.2022 - 06.2025
Chemical Mixer
Roto-Finish Co Inc
01.2018 - 02.2020
Packing Machine Operator
Arvco Container Corporation
03.2016 - 11.2017
GED -
Gerald R Ford Job Corps Center