Joshua Chastek
Delano,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Chastek Greenhouses, Inc., enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. Expertise in machinery repairs and shipping coordination, complemented by a strong commitment to safety protocols. Recognized for proactive problem-solving skills and maintaining high-quality standards that drive seamless production and logistics operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator and Laborer
Breiwick Companies
Rogers, MN
10.2021 - Current
- Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment onto trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness of worksite by removing trash and other debris.
- Loaded dirt, gravel, and rock into dump truck beds for disposal or transport purposes.
- Monitored machine functions to ensure accuracy during operation.
- Manually loaded and unloaded material from skid steers when necessary.
- Inspected machines before use to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety regulations.
- Cleaned up after each job was completed including sweeping up any spilled materials or debris left behind.
- Adjusted controls to regulate speed of movement of attachments or treads.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in accordance with company policies.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate work activities efficiently.
- Checked hydraulic hoses for leaks or damage prior to starting operations.
- Safely maneuvered skid steers around tight spaces without damaging property.
- Carefully maneuvered skid steers through narrow pathways without causing harm to surrounding environment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress updates.
- Reported any issues encountered while operating the machine promptly and accurately.
- Ensured that all safety features were functioning properly before beginning work.
- Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Used tools, equipment and winches to lift, move and bunch logs.
Supervisor, Maintenance, Technician
H & S Seal Coating
Waverly, MN
04.2012 - 04.2024
- Directed and supervised team of 4 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising quality of services offered.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Production Worker, Dock Loader, Driver,
Chastek Greenhouses, Inc.,
Corcoran, MN
03.2001 - 03.2022
- Performed minor repairs on machinery as needed.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Verified accuracy of finished products against work orders.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers onto trailers for transport.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Inspected loading dock area for any safety hazards or obstructions prior to unloading trucks.
- Cleaned and maintained work area, including sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, emptying trash cans.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and bobcat as part of cargo transfer operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
STMA
St. Michael, MN06-2001
Skills
- Product packing
- Hand tools
- Shipping coordination
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Quality assurance standards
- Manufacturing support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Road surface repair
- Concrete mixing
- Sign installation
- Reliability
- Traffic sign installation
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Project Coordination
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Equipment Operation
- Material Transportation
- Asphalt Paving
- Multitasking
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Site preparation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Safe equipment handling
- Shoveling
- Concrete finishing
- Supervising
- Raking
- Fabrication
- Equipment management
- Production
- Grinders
- MIG welding
- Power tool safety
- Weld inspections
- Custom fabrication
- Torch cutting
Timeline
Operator and Laborer
Breiwick Companies
10.2021 - Current
Supervisor, Maintenance, Technician
H & S Seal Coating
04.2012 - 04.2024
Production Worker, Dock Loader, Driver,
Chastek Greenhouses, Inc.,
03.2001 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
STMA