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Neil Mason

Croswell,MI

Summary

Proactive employee with passion for workplace safety and solid background of superior performance in various environments. Demonstrating years of efficiency and safety, known for contributing to team objectives through hard work and collaboration. Ability learn quickly and do task in a timely manner.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

House Leader

Michigan Sugar
Croswell, MI
02.2025 - Current
  • Daily and multi-shift checks of the beet end of the factory operations conducted to ensure there are no production or safety issues.
  • Troubleshoot any problems that arise and try to solve in a timely manner. Work closely with maintenance and or electrical dept to ensure problems are solved in an effective manner
  • Direct general laborers with tasks to ensure cleanliness and maintain a safe working area in and around the factory.
  • Communicate with supervisors and other shifts to help operations

Heavy Loader Operator

Michigan Sugar
Croswell, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintain proper level of limestone to kiln
  • Remove waste as needed
  • Load trucks as needed
  • Inspect connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
  • Performed basic maintenance on machines such as lubricating parts or replacing filters.

Slicer Operator

Michigan Sugar
Croswell , MI
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintain and change knives as needed to ensure proper slice
  • Clear debris from slicer as needed
  • Maintained clean and neat work areas to maximize productivity.

Mechanic Helper

Michigan Sugar
Croswell, MI
04.2022 - Current
  • Proficient in pump repair, rebuilding and aligning to ensure proper operation
  • Familiar with AMMS, work orders, job safety analysis and peoplesoft parts for proper tracking of inventory
  • Installing new pumps and fitting with safety features
  • Understanding of all safety protocol
  • Worked alongside technicians providing regular service, troubleshooting and upgrading equipment.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Disassembled broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair.

Bench Chemist

Michigan Sugar
Croswell, MI
09.2021 - Current
  • Formulated and tested product functionality to meet specified requirements and long-term success.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.

Shipping Receiver/Material Handler

Pregis
Marysville, MI
05.2016 - 09.2021
  • Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor
  • Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.

Shipping Receiver

Gielow Pickle
Lexington, MI
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
  • Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Unloaded and received incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation.
  • Documented damaged, inaccurate or missing products and reported to management.
  • Tracked and documented incoming deliveries and current stock via computerized warehouse management systems.
  • Performed basic maintenance on warehouse machines and arranged for repair or replacement when needed.
  • Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.

Truck Driver/Owner

Self-Employed
Croswell, MI
03.2000 - 04.2013
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.

Truck Driver

Dean Pickle & Specialty Products
Croswell, MI
05.1995 - 09.1999

Over the road driver

Truck Driver

R L Shell Trucking
Croswell, MI
10.1991 - 05.1995

Over the road driver

Education

High School Diploma -

Croswell-Lexington High School
Croswell, MI
05.1986

Skills

  • Lab testing and analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Package preparation
  • Shipping coordination
  • Problem resolution
  • Project organization
  • Organization
  • Dispatching (experience contacting brokers to schedule pick up and delivery of freight)
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems and preform repairs
  • Experience operating farm equipment including tractors, loaders and combine

Certification

Forklift license

Class A cdl with tanker and double endorsement

Front end loader

Rough terrain forklift

Boom lift/Aerial platform

Timeline

House Leader

Michigan Sugar
02.2025 - Current

Heavy Loader Operator

Michigan Sugar
10.2022 - Current

Slicer Operator

Michigan Sugar
08.2022 - Current

Mechanic Helper

Michigan Sugar
04.2022 - Current

Bench Chemist

Michigan Sugar
09.2021 - Current

Shipping Receiver/Material Handler

Pregis
05.2016 - 09.2021

Shipping Receiver

Gielow Pickle
05.2013 - 05.2016

Truck Driver/Owner

Self-Employed
03.2000 - 04.2013

Truck Driver

Dean Pickle & Specialty Products
05.1995 - 09.1999

Truck Driver

R L Shell Trucking
10.1991 - 05.1995

High School Diploma -

Croswell-Lexington High School