Gerald Rentz
Clinton,IA
Summary
Dynamic production operator skilled in machinery maintenance and project management. Known for adaptability and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Ready to leverage expertise in equipment operation to enhance workflow and safety standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Carson Farm
Clinton, IA
05.2024 - Current
- Operated tractors and farm machinery for various agricultural tasks.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure proper functionality.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Switchman
Prairie Line
Clinton, IA
03.2024 - Current
- Sort and assemble trains in rail yards by operating track switches.
- Coupling and uncoupling cars.
- Connecting air hoses, ensuring safe, efficient movement of rail cars for loading and unloading.
- Following strict safety (OSHA/HAZMAT) rules and communicating with the crew.
Foreman
Union Pacific Railroad
Clinton, IA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Build trains in the yard.
- Move the trains in the yard.
- Local pickups and deliveries.
Extruder Operator
Nestle Purina
Clinton, IA
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Operated extrusion machinery to produce pet food products efficiently.
- Adhered to safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
- Processed dog and cat dry food.
Production Operator
West Rock
Clinton, IA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Manufactured food paperboard cartons.
Production Operator
UFP Technologies, Inc.
Clinton, IA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance teams promptly.
- Packaged innovative, custom-engineered components and products.
General Laborer
Petrochem
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Asbestos removal.
- Building scaffolding.
- Removing scaffolding.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and tools.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all operations.
Production Operator
Timken Drives
Fulton, IL
08.2010 - 04.2017
- Assisted in designing new applications of products by applying current and new engineering principles.
- Performed and documented all engineering analyses and testing required for validating designs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and conformance to, engineering standards and quality systems.
- Engage in engineering projects that require analysis and problem-solving in order to meet customer requirements.
- Develop and implement new engineering standards, new technology, and new uses of technology.
- Engage with the engineering team to develop expertise in the manufacturing operations, including technical knowledge of products, production, planning, manufacturing, and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morrison High School
Morrison, IL05-2010
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Ability to manage projects
- Customer and team engagement
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Basic equipment repair
- Machine operation and assembly
- Workflow efficiency
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Assembly line operations
- Production line efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint interpretation
Timeline
Farm Hand
Carson Farm
05.2024 - Current
Switchman
Prairie Line
03.2024 - Current
Foreman
Union Pacific Railroad
10.2023 - 06.2024
Extruder Operator
Nestle Purina
01.2018 - 05.2023
Production Operator
West Rock
01.2018 - 10.2018
Production Operator
UFP Technologies, Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2018
General Laborer
Petrochem
04.2017 - 05.2017
Production Operator
Timken Drives
08.2010 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Morrison High School