Hunter Young
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Experienced operations leader with a background in wastewater treatment, swine production, and team supervision. Skilled in process control, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and daily workflow management.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Clinton
Clinton, NC, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Operated wastewater treatment equipment at municipal plant for City of Clinton
- Monitored pumps, valves, and gauges during daily plant rounds
- Adjusted chemical feed systems for treatment process control
- Collected wastewater samples for lab testing and compliance checks
- Inspected clarifiers, screens, and sludge handling equipment
- Recorded operating data in plant logs and shift reports
- Responded to alarms, equipment faults, and process disruptions
- Followed safety procedures and sanitation rules across city wastewater operations
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
Head of the Department
Smithfield Hog Production
Clinton, NC
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Directed hog production operations across breeding, farrowing, and finishing departments.
- Managed Smithfield Hog Production staff schedules, training, and daily work assignments.
- Enforced biosecurity and animal welfare standards throughout swine facilities.
- Coordinated feed delivery, barn readiness, and herd movement with farm teams.
- Reviewed production records and reported department needs to senior leadership.
- Led problem-solving for livestock health, equipment issues, and workflow delays.
- Developed farm procedures for animal care, sanitation, and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with veterinarians, supervisors, and suppliers to support hog production goals.
- Established clear goals, objectives and timelines for the department's success.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress on projects.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a timely manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Managed staff scheduling, workload allocation and task delegation.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to determine long-term goals for the organization.
- Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for employees.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve departmental performance.
- Monitored departmental performance against established targets and benchmarks.
Herd tech
Smithfield Hog Production
Faison, North Carolina
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Inspected hog production equipment and reported maintenance needs for Smithfield operations.
- Repaired feeders, water lines, and ventilation systems in Smithfield hog barns.
- Monitored animal health and flagged concerns to supervisors during daily barn checks.
- Cleaned and sanitized production areas to support Smithfield biosecurity standards.
- Trained new staff on safety, animal handling, and barn procedures.
- Recorded maintenance tasks and supply needs for Smithfield production schedules.
- Assisted with loading, sorting, and moving hogs between production areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Swine Production
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NCSkills
- Process control
- Chemical dosing
- Pump operations
- Lab sampling
- SCADA monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Biological Waste Water grade 1
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Clinton
06.2025 - Current
Head of the Department
Smithfield Hog Production
06.2023 - 06.2025
Herd tech
Smithfield Hog Production
06.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Swine Production
James Sprunt Community College