Paul Pilgrim
AmeriCold Logistics
Lancaster,PA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.
Work History
Lead Automation Machine Operator
3 Years- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine handling procedures to foster a compliant work environment.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and streamlined workflow across various operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals while adhering to strict deadlines and quality controls.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport goods within loading dock area.
- Maintained organized inventory by accurately labeling and storing products in designated locations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes, reducing turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and efficient loading techniques to ensure operational consistency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in high-demand periods.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers, fostering a positive working environment on the loading dock.
- Increased safety on the loading dock by implementing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among coworkers, leading to a more effective and efficient loading dock operation.
Loader and Unloader
3 Years- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload shipments.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing products for quality assurance and damage prevention.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and reduce turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures in loading areas.
- Led initiatives to optimize space utilization within loading docks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained workplace safety by adhering to company guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Reduced cargo damage by securely fastening and organizing items in accordance with shipment requirements.
MACHINE OPERATOR HELPER
1 Year 6 Months- Inspected products at various checkpoints, driving quality.
- Adjusted machining operations using hand tools or numerical controls.
- Followed standard operating procedures, driving production parameters and quality specifications.
- Operated industrial carts and forklifts for lifting, moving, and transporting materials.
- Notified shift leader of mechanical, electrical, or material issues, minimizing downtime.
- Detected and solved problems related to product quality and aesthetics.
BALER OPERATOR
1 Year 2 Months- Calibrated machines and assembly equipment to optimize productivity and prevent malfunctions.
- Stored products and materials in correct locations to reduce item losses.
- Trained new employees regarding machinery operation and safety guidelines.
- Packaged, labeled and sorted products to prepare items for delivery.
- Disposed of excess materials and waste to keep workspaces organized.
- Reported damaged and defective products to supervisor.
- Weighed and measured materials to create uniform products.
- Cleaned work stations and floors to prevent dirt, grime and dust buildup.
- Loaded and unloaded products on delivery trucks and secured packages to prevent damages.
IRON POURER
1 Year 9 Months- Transport and pour iron
- Positioned equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles or signaled other workers to position equipment.
- Poured and regulated the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots and other castings using ladles and hand-controlled mechanisms.
- Used thermocouples to measure temperatures of molten metal during casting operations.
- Removed solidified steel and slag from pouring nozzles, using long bars and oxygen burners.
- Collected samples and signaled workers to sample metal for analysis.
MATERIAL HANDLER
1 Year 1 Month- Feed the machine and jog paper
- Utilized hand and powered lift trucks for lifting and storing materials.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize efficiency in the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto pallets with attention to detail.
- Sorted and placed materials on racks, shelves, or bins using predetermined sequences.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Skills
Corrugator Hanging Rolls
Automotive machine operator
Machine operator helper
Evol machine helper
Fork lift
Pallet jack
Clamp truck
High Reach
Balor operator
Material handler
Shipping loader/Unloader
Dock office
Certification
Fork lift driver
Timeline
Lead Automation Machine Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Loader and Unloader
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
MACHINE OPERATOR HELPER
Westrock
09.2021 - 03.2023Read More
BALER OPERATOR
Westrock
07.2020 - 09.2021Read More
IRON POURER
Donsco Inc
10.2018 - 07.2020Read More
MATERIAL HANDLER
Lsc commnication
09.2017 - 10.2018Read More
J.P. Mccaskey
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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