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Jessie Mason

BRINKLEY,AR

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Producers Rice Mill Inc. Proven expertise in equipment maintenance and machine operation, coupled with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Successfully maximized production efficiency while training new employees and maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment. Raised in a multi-generational rice farming family which produced a love for all aspects of agriculture.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Mill Operator/Relief Shift Supervisor

Producers Rice Mill Inc
Stuttgart, AR
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Relieve shift supervisors, and supervise night and day shifts as needed.
  • Proficient in the mill system and the flow of the rice.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubricating moving parts, replacing worn cutting tools, and replacing filters. Performed maintenance on graders, shellers, whiteners, and elevators.
  • Experienced in running the shellers.
  • Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, including whiteners to maintain the color of the rice.
  • Help with SQF walkthroughs daily.
  • Experienced in filling out monthly safety papers. Presently, a member of the safety committee.
  • Maintained strong quality standards through regular inspections.
  • Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
  • Troubleshot problems with machinery or tooling in order to maintain quality standards.
  • Maximized production by going beyond basic job requirements to work with team members, train new workers and enhance efficiency.
  • Assisted with setup and changeover operations on multiple milling machines simultaneously.
  • Assisted other team members with various tasks as needed.

Sortex Operator/Shift Supervisor

Producers Rice Mill Inc
Stuttgart, Arkansas
08.2011 - 07.2024
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Managed the grading of rice to make sure the quality was shippable.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Monitored the Sortex system to ensure that rice was sorted into the proper bins.
  • Monitored and adjusted Sortex machines to ensure quality.
  • Performed daily measurements of bins to be knowledgeable about all bin systems in all departments.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet production goals.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.

Grader Tech

Producers Rice Mill Inc
Stuttgart, Arkansas
09.2009 - 08.2011
  • Repaired grader machines and reassembled them with new parts.
  • Helped in mill production, working on whitener and shellers.
  • Set graders to control breakages in the fancy rice.
  • I helped repair the dryer screens.
  • Welded-on graders and repaired pipes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brinkley High School
Brinkley, AR
05-2004

Some College (No Degree) -

Univeristy of Arkansas Monticello
Monticello

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machine operation
  • Patience working with people
  • Problem solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Decision-making
  • Employee training
  • Excellent communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mill Operator/Relief Shift Supervisor

Producers Rice Mill Inc
07.2024 - Current

Sortex Operator/Shift Supervisor

Producers Rice Mill Inc
08.2011 - 07.2024

Grader Tech

Producers Rice Mill Inc
09.2009 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Brinkley High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Univeristy of Arkansas Monticello

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