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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Service
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Patrick Edge

Reno,Nevada

Summary

Responsible Chemical Operator with over 7 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemical Plant Operator/ Mechanic

Aquametals
04.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Used hand tools to properly troubleshoot and move iron plates from cobalt, copper and nickel plates.
  • Operate, monitor, and control plant systems; visually inspect, prepare/monitor equipment, and process conditions; make system adjustments as needed to ensure optimal equipment operation and process efficiency.

Shipping/Receiving Operator

New Rise Renewables (Polaris)
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for safe and efficient loading of liquid into railcars
  • Trained on lockout-tagout, 80 hours of OSHA HAZWOPER training, and fall protection procedures.
  • Unload and load train shipments by connecting pipes, hoses, and heating liquid to proper temperature.
  • Transport liquid from railcars using various pump systems in tanks at facility.
  • In conjunction with board operators, responsible for monitoring gauges to ensure temperature and height of tank is correct.

Shipping/Receiving Operator

Asia Union Electronic Chemicals (AUECC)
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Record inventory of inbound shipments, outgoing shipments, and product made at facility.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency 20% by implementing effective receiving system for incoming shipments.
  • Reduced errors in product placement, effectively organizing items within designated storage areas.
  • Minimized risk of workplace accidents by following safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts during receiving process.
  • Load and unload chemicals according to DOT standards.
  • Completed weekly inventory on all products and chemicals to maintain inventory records.
  • Processed and maintained standards for wastewater treatment.

Receiving Material Handler Stock Team Lead

WebstaurantStore
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed teams by monitoring put away time and errors. Coached teammates on low scans and errors, maintained accuracy in the 90th percentile.
  • Ensured team successfully put way bulk and non-bulk pallet.
  • Assigned team to duties, and ensured duties are completed efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within company by proactively identifying areas for refinement within receiving process.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
  • Supported cross-functional teams during busy periods or absences, ensuring uninterrupted operations across departments.

Receiving Material Handler Team Lead

WebstaurantStore
06.2017 - 02.2020
  • Led daily morning startup to brief warehouse team on important news and updates, goals, safety, and KPIs.
  • Ensured team had necessary tools and resources needed to complete their daily job tasks.
  • Trained new teammates and current teammates to prevent high turnover rate and teach ownership. Decreased turnover by 15% following year.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse department supervisors on day-to-day processes to ensure daily efficiency.
  • Ensured team unloaded each truck in timely manner.
  • Interacted with truck drivers to ensure remained on schedule and maintained friendly work environment with warehouse team.

Receiving Material Handler

WebstaurantStore
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Palletized and loaded finished shipment onto trailer with forklift; used reach truck to put away stock.
  • Safely operated and maintained warehouse equipment to carry out daily job duties.
  • Billed and shipped completed orders to customer using Distribution Management System (DMS)
  • Successfully fulfilled customer orders using IDS Fulfillment
  • Downsized packaging by 15% to ensure shipping cost were minimal without sacrificing quality of product and that product will be delivered without damages.
  • Efficiently unloaded and separated product.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colquitt County High School
05.2002

Skills

  • Hazmat and international shipping
  • Forklift Operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Crane Operator
  • Warehouse Organization
  • PH management
  • Wastewater Management
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Workplace safety enforcement
  • Quality Control
  • Logistics Coordination

Certification

  • DOT HAZMAT
  • OSHA HAZWOPER
  • CPR
  • FORKLIFT

Military Service

U.S. Air Force, Security Forces, 10/01/02-11/01/07

Led, supervised, and performed force protection duties.

Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations.

Investigated military accidents and incidents.

Supervised a four-man fire team.

Employed, trained, and handled all aspects of military working dog team.

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, Natural Defense Service Medal

Timeline

Chemical Plant Operator/ Mechanic

Aquametals
04.2024 - Current

Shipping/Receiving Operator

New Rise Renewables (Polaris)
11.2023 - 03.2024

Shipping/Receiving Operator

Asia Union Electronic Chemicals (AUECC)
09.2022 - 11.2023

Receiving Material Handler Stock Team Lead

WebstaurantStore
02.2020 - 09.2022

Receiving Material Handler Team Lead

WebstaurantStore
06.2017 - 02.2020

Receiving Material Handler

WebstaurantStore
03.2015 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Colquitt County High School

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