Nicholas Ogden

• Operated hand and power tools to complete construction efficiently.
• Assisted in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials (steel, fiberglass) for AstroDomes.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and productivity.
• Supported skilled tradesman in various construction processes and techniques.

Licenses

• USDA/FGIS to process grain.
• USDA/AMA to sample process grain commodities.

Technical Skills

• Inspected and graded quality of corn, soybean, wheat, grain sorghum and mixed grain.
• Conducted thorough inspections of grain quality and safety standards.
• Conducted thorough inspections of grain quality and safety standards. Quickly perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation and labeling.
• Performed specialized tests such as Aflatoxin and Protein Analysis; Calibrates equipment, grinds samples, reading results and completes appropriate record keeping so that the Grain Inspectors may apply gradings.
• Analyzed grain samples for moisture, protein, and foreign material content.
• Documented inspection results in compliance with state and federal regulations.