Patrick Edelen
Raywick,KY
Summary
Technical operator with experience in machine operation, equipment calibration, and quality inspection. Strong focus on preventive maintenance, safety, and accurate production documentation in fast-paced manufacturing and distillery environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Operator
Morris Packaging
Lebanon, KY
08.2026 - Current
- Operated in manufacturing environment, overseeing equipment operation, calibration, and maintenance.
- Monitored machine settings for print and product quality.
- Adjusted equipment to support smooth line operation.
- Inspected finished rolls and packages for defects.
- Loaded materials and supplies for production runs.
- Followed safety procedures and plant cleanliness standards.
- Recorded production information and shift activity details.
- Communicated with team members to keep work flowing.
Rickhouse Operater
Whiskey house of Kentucky
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Operated whiskey production equipment at Whiskey House of Kentucky.
- Followed sanitation procedures across distillery tanks, lines, and work areas.
- Assisted barrel handling, staging, and storage for aging operations.
- Trained new operators on safety rules and equipment use.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Shuttled trailers across yard lanes using yard truck and radio communication.
- Positioned inbound and outbound trailers at docks for warehouse loading.
- Inspected trailer seals, doors, and landing gear before movement.
Warehouse Crew Lead
Barton 1792
Bardstown, Kentucky
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Directed crew during bourbon production shifts at Barton 1792 Distillery.
- Supported onboarding for new team members on plant procedures and equipment use.
- Shared shift updates with supervisors and crew members.
- Provided training to new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policy.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment used by crew members to ensure proper functioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School
Lebanon, KY05-2020
Skills
- Machine operation
- Equipment calibration
- Quality inspection
- Process monitoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Production documentation
- Documentation and reporting
- Logistics coordination
- Material handling
- Production workflow
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
Timeline
Technical Operator
Morris Packaging
08.2026 - Current
Rickhouse Operater
Whiskey house of Kentucky
06.2024 - 06.2026
Warehouse Crew Lead
Barton 1792
03.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School