Jose Contreras Nava
Woodburn
Summary
Skilled Feed Mill Operator with strong understanding of machinery operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Experience in overseeing daily feed mill activities including mixing, grinding and pelletizing feed according to specified formulas. Strengths include keen observation skills for quality control, ability to adhere to safety policies and regulations, as well as competent leadership abilities for effective team collaboration. Notable improvement in production efficiency through streamlining processes at previous workplaces.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Feed Mill Operator
Skylane farms
Woodburn
03.2015 - 05.2026
- Operated feed mill machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored ingredient quality and adjusted formulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the facility.
- Weekly inventory, load and unload rail cars
- Led a team of three members, coordinating tasks and ensuring effective collaboration to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and performed minor repairs.
Warehouse Worker
Skylane farms
Woodburn
10.1998 - 04.2024
- Operated pallet jack and forklifts to move inventory within the warehouse
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy.
- Packing
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks efficiently and safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
Landscaper
Self
Woodburn
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided ongoing maintenance services, including pruning, mulching, and fertilization tasks.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their landscape vision and preferences.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Operated landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers efficiently it was a side job that I had!
Education
GED Blue Mountain CC
Umatilla, ORSkills
Proficient Feed Mill Operator with expertise in machinery operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Managed daily feed mill operations, ensuring precise mixing, grinding, and pelletizing of feed Demonstrated strong observational skills for quality control and maintained compliance with safety regulations while fostering effective team collaboration Achieved significant production efficiency improvements through process optimization
Proficient Feed Mill Operator with expertise in machinery operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Managed daily feed mill operations, ensuring precise mixing, grinding, and pelletizing of feed Demonstrated strong observational skills for quality control and maintained compliance with safety regulations while fostering effective team collaboration Achieved significant production efficiency improvements through process optimization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Chemeketa community college supervisor and leadership completed June 5, 2025
Affiliations
- Self motivated
- Easy going friendly person
- Love the outdoors
- Take pride of a well done job
Timeline
Landscaper
Self
05.2016 - 10.2021
Feed Mill Operator
Skylane farms
03.2015 - 05.2026
Warehouse Worker
Skylane farms
10.1998 - 04.2024
GED Blue Mountain CC