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Matt Houston

Cleveland,TN

Summary

Responsible Chemical Operator with over 22 years of manufacturing experience. Successful in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Forklift certified and adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate productions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator

Beirsdorf
Cleveland, TN
08.2021 - Current
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
  • Diagnosed issues quickly and contacted my supervisor to warn of potential project delays.

Lead Chemical Operator

Schering-Plough/Merck/Bayer
Cleveland, Tn
05.1995 - 03.2017
  • I was a lead compounder who was responsible for making schedules, assignments and also compounding
  • We compounded
  • Oppertone sunscreen and I also made Afrin nasal spray
  • I worked closely with the Formulation department and R&D when we would make new products
  • I also wrote and updated our SOP’s and all of our formulas
  • I was responsible for training most of the new hires on the off shifts and I was also on the team that was responsible for traveling to pick out a new reverse osmosis water system for compounding.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Reviewed production schedules, drawings and material combinations to ascertain job specifics before project start.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.

Education

High -

Bradley Central High School
05.1994

Skills

  • Business process improvement
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Lean manufacturing processes
  • Chemical engineering
  • Teambuilding
  • Active Listening
  • PPE Compliance
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Training and Development
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Chemical Operator

Beirsdorf
08.2021 - Current

Lead Chemical Operator

Schering-Plough/Merck/Bayer
05.1995 - 03.2017

High -

Bradley Central High School

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