Jacob Gacek
Chicago,IL
Summary
Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Ingredion
01.2017 - Current
- Control operator for corn syrup and Hydrolyzate process
- Used PPE Daily per Job requirements
- Equipment maintenance
- Chemical unloading and Safety
- Chemical and Dry Substance Railcar unloading and Safety
- Chemical in Process use
- Safety and lock out tag out
- Forklift operator
- Work with others to unload and load process materials
Utility Locate Technician
USIC Locating Services, Inc
02.2010 - 12.2016
- Wear required safety attire
- Use safety equipment
- Cones, flashers, safety cage, gas tester, water pump
- Use assigned laptop
- Read and interpret utility prints
- Use assigned locating equipment to mark utilities in area
- Receiver and transmitter
Laborer/Operator/Foreman
Tires N Tracks
01.1997 - 09.2008
- Wear proper safety attire
- Use required safety equipment
- Read and interpreted blue prints
- Assigned job duties to other employees
- Called in locates for job site
- Operated heavy machinery - Backhoes, Excavators, Skid steers, Frontend loaders, Directional Drilling Rigs
- Operated electrical equipment used for locating drill head used with Drill Rig
- Used power tools used in underground construction - Jackhammers, Water jetting and vacuum excavation, Hole compacters, Cut-off saws
- Hand tools - Shovels, Standard mechanics hand tools and air tools, hydraulic press, etc
- Drove truck required for job
Education
Criminal Justice and Psychology
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL01.2000
Skills
- Locating
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction
- Communications
- Forklift
- Inventory
- Maintenance
- Horizontal Drilling
- Backhoe Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Control operator
- Lockout-Tagout
- Safety Compliance: Chemical and Standard
- Chemical handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Process control
- Problem-solving
- Operational documentation
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork and communication
- Efficient multitasking
- OSHA guidelines
- Effective communication
- Health and safety regulations
- Hand and power tools
- Quality inspections and reporting
- Heavy lifting
- Machine setup
- Quality assurance
Personal Information
- Title: Operator/Laborer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Operator
Ingredion
01.2017 - Current
Utility Locate Technician
USIC Locating Services, Inc
02.2010 - 12.2016
Laborer/Operator/Foreman
Tires N Tracks
01.1997 - 09.2008
Criminal Justice and Psychology
Moraine Valley Community College
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