Jonathan Anderson
Emporia,KS
Summary
Diligent Desired Position with solid background in operating heavy machinery and safely handling materials. Proven track record in ensuring efficient workflow and reducing equipment downtime. Demonstrated expertise in equipment maintenance and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader Operator
Bunge
Emporia, United States
09.2018 - Current
- Eight years of railroad experience including; Riding railcars for long distances, attaching and replacing air hoses between cars, changing pins and couplers, using proper verbal and communication such as, “Red zone and set and centered” as well as hand signaling, safely opening/closing valves setting handbrakes, and fixing/wiring slides beneath railcars.
- Safely operated Shuttler wagons and various other heavy equipment to minimize risk of injury, loss and property damage.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
- Issued notices and recommended corrective actions upon discovery of infractions or problems.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used wireless radio frequency systems as well as standard Railroad hand signal communication in order to effective communicate with colleagues.
- Loaded/unloaded and inspected both hopper and tanker railcars daily.
- Inspected track and switches to ensure safe rail operation.
B1 RSR Driver
Walmart Distribution Center
Ottawa, KS
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Exceeds productivity and expected time to do so
- Stacks and organizes pallets
- Cleans modules
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Routinely assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Lead Operator/Line Support
Charloma
Burlington, KS
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Inspected plastic panels for proper part identification.
- Evaluated production processes and equipment to find opportunities for improvement.
- Operated manufacturing equipment to maximize product throughput and minimize downtime.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties in the production area.
- Troubleshot mechanical and processing problems.
- Monitored and maintained machine and water parameters.
- Developed and trained new employees on blow molding and molding process maintenance.
- Ran plastic injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.
- Completed sawing, sanding, trimming, routing, cleaning and bonding duties.
- Exemplified a positive attitude as a team member in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Informed relief shift and superiors about machine production and status, material processes, department needs and any problems.
- Met production goals through timely changeover and proper set up of injection molds and work stations.
- Monitored process and work station information to guarantee accuracy and conformance to company standards.
- Set up work stations and changed over injection molds.
Electrician Apprentice
Day and Zimmermann
Burlington, KS
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Level 6 access into Wolf Creek Nuclear Operations Corporations
- Radiation worker qualified
- Worked on projects, which provided value to the department, the company, and the client base.
- Verified that all equipment was certified and met regulatory requirements.
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
- Climbed towers, worked in confined crawl spaces and worked a flexible, non-standard workweek.
- Installed all electrical wiring during remodeling projects.Collected, entered and analyzed data and created reports based on findings.
- Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
Laborer
Bechtel Power Corparation
Burlington, KS
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.
- Extensively trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation.
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards.
- Assisted in caulking pipe joints to properly seal them.
- Worked with tools such as pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers and axes.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Used a pick and shovel to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety.
Shipping
Countertop Trends LLC
Gridley, KS
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs.
- Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
- Oversaw hiring and training of new employees for first shift and second shift whenever they were hired.
- Connected hoses and operated equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
- Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns.
- Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles.
- Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.
- Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
- Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received.
- Removed pallets, freezer boxes and damaged products from returning trailers.
- Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment.
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.
- Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.
- Assembled product containers and crates.
- Loaded flat bed by forklift and hand truck.
- Cleared damaged items and loaded freight.
Education
Software Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHGED -
Allen County Community College
GED -
Anderson Homeschool
Topeka, KS2009
Skills
- Directed initiatives that led to significant productivity enhancements through strategic resource management
- Led dynamic training sessions that strengthened team synergy and boosted performance outcomes
- Championed operational excellence by introducing innovative problem-solving methodologies
Timeline
Loader Operator
Bunge
09.2018 - Current
B1 RSR Driver
Walmart Distribution Center
04.2016 - 08.2021
Lead Operator/Line Support
Charloma
05.2015 - 04.2016
Electrician Apprentice
Day and Zimmermann
10.2014 - 03.2015
Laborer
Bechtel Power Corparation
08.2013 - 04.2014
Shipping
Countertop Trends LLC
01.2008 - 08.2013
GED -
Allen County Community College
GED -
Anderson Homeschool
Software Development
Southern New Hampshire University