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James McDaniel

Production Technician
Westville,IL

Work History

Production Technician

Corteva (Pioneer)
05.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Oven Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024
  • Checked temperature control to maintain proper conditions.
  • Reduced and eliminated downtime to drive quality of products.
  • Performed inspections throughout processes to meet quality standards.
  • Changed molds to accommodate production schedule.

Sanitation Worker

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024
  • Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
  • Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.

PMC Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.

BMO Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.

PKO Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

General Laborer

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.

Production Worker

Danville Metal Stamping Co
02.2008 - 05.2008
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Production Technician

Heatcraft Refrigeration
07.2006 - 01.2008
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
  • Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.

Department Manager, Team lead, Truck unload

Walmart
06.2003 - 06.2006
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.

Stocker

Eagles Grocery Store
06.2000 - 05.2003
  • Ensured timely reshelving of returned items, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and library organization.
  • Provided excellent customer service by actively listening to patron needs and offering appropriate assistance when necessary.
  • Aided in the processing of new materials by applying labels, barcodes, and protective covers before shelving them appropriately.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Westville High School
Westville, IL
05.2000

Overview

25
25

Years of experience

25
25
years of professional experience

Timeline

Production Technician

Corteva (Pioneer)
05.2024 - Current

Oven Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024

Sanitation Worker

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024

PMC Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024

BMO Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024

PKO Operator

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024

General Laborer

Quaker Oats
06.2008 - 05.2024

Production Worker

Danville Metal Stamping Co
02.2008 - 05.2008

Production Technician

Heatcraft Refrigeration
07.2006 - 01.2008

Department Manager, Team lead, Truck unload

Walmart
06.2003 - 06.2006

Stocker

Eagles Grocery Store
06.2000 - 05.2003

High School Diploma - General Studies

Westville High School
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