John Polen
Huffman,TX
Summary
Reliable and focused factory worker with 40+years of experience in manufacturing assembly, testing, inspection, materials, and equipment.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Mold Support
Anheuser-Busch / Ardagh
01.2006 - 07.2024
- Processed average of 200+ bottle making equipment pieces per 12-hour shift across three shops while insuring accurate inventory in each.
- Sanded materials to develop flush and professional finish.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Produced completed tasks within agreed specifications and tolerances.
- Completed preventive maintenance requirements on machines, following manufacturer's instructions.
- Identified visual defects during work tasks using quality control techniques.
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Forklift Operator
Anheuser-Busch
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Safely loaded as high as twenty-one 53-foot trailers, each containing 42 pallets of bottles, without incident in a single shift.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapping Specialist
Pasadena Paper Mill
06.2003 - 12.2005
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Winder /Machine Operator
St Regis / Champion / Donahue / Abitibi Paper Mill
10.1981 - 03.2003
- Employed winding fixtures and arbors, hoists and other lifting devices to position and move materials.
- Adjusted fixtures and tensions to provide proper winding tension.
- Performed basic mathematical calculations.
- Completed tasks according to production specifications and within established tolerances.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Recorded production and operational data.
- Set up and calibrated machines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated and controlled winder equipment including slitter to cut reels of paper into smaller rolls to sell.
- Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
- Assessed readings from recording instruments and other indicators and watched for warning signals.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckeye North High School
Brilliant, OH05.1980
Skills
- Forklift / clamp truck operation
- Extensive prior fire and HazMat training
- Operating, maintaining, setting up, adjusting, utilizing, and repairing equipment and machinery
- Quality control
Timeline
Mold Support
Anheuser-Busch / Ardagh
01.2006 - 07.2024
Forklift Operator
Anheuser-Busch
01.2006 - 12.2016
Wrapping Specialist
Pasadena Paper Mill
06.2003 - 12.2005
Winder /Machine Operator
St Regis / Champion / Donahue / Abitibi Paper Mill
10.1981 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Buckeye North High School
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