Mitchell Dutton
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Self driven employee with extensive experience at Prairie Farms, adept in quality control analysis and fostering team growth. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency and compliance through innovative training and mentoring, demonstrating exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in operational standards and team performance, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
Proficient employee bringing 10+ years of experience in field and strong commitment to safety. Dependable and hardworking with good understanding of inspection, troubleshooting and common repairs. Offering expertise gained during years in field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Milk Processor
Prairie Farms
03.2022 - Current
- Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped managers make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
Team Lead
Prairie Farms
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Serac Operator
Prairie Farms
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Team Lead
Prairie Farms
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Fork Lift Operator
Prairie Farms
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caledonia High School
Caledonia06-2011
Skills
- Quality control analysis
- Food safety regulations
- Training and mentoring
- Sanitation procedures
- Multitasking
- Inventory control
- Decision-making
- Production background
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Accomplishments
Exceeding expectations in every job and task. Recommended and praised by multiple levels of management within current company.
Timeline
Milk Processor
Prairie Farms
03.2022 - Current
Team Lead
Prairie Farms
11.2021 - 03.2022
Serac Operator
Prairie Farms
01.2020 - 11.2021
Team Lead
Prairie Farms
01.2019 - 01.2020
Fork Lift Operator
Prairie Farms
02.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Caledonia High School
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