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Philip Argall

Cleveland-Cliffs
Negaunee,MI
2027
years of professional experience

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Cleveland-Cliffs as a Pellet Plant Operator, excelling in process control and equipment inspection. A strong leader skilled in safety protocols and plant optimization, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and product quality while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to solve problems and prepare detailed reports. Hourly crew coordinator for 15 years. Fill in control room operator for 3 years. Posted full time control room operator for the last 2 years.

Work History

Pellet Plant Operator

20 Years 9 Months
Cleveland-Cliffs | 01.2006 - Current
  • Monitored plant equipment to maintain safe, continuous production operations.
  • Operated controls and instrumentation to regulate process flow and product quality.
  • Inspected machinery for leaks, abnormal readings, and mechanical issues.
  • Adjusted valves, pumps, and conveyors to support efficient material movement.

Inside Sales Representative

Ok Industrial Supply | 1999 - 2006
  • Managed inbound customer inquiries and recommended industrial supply products based on application requirements.
  • Prepared accurate quotes, pricing, and order entries using ERP and CRM systems.
  • Followed up on open opportunities to support sales pipeline and close pending orders.
  • Coordinated with warehouse and purchasing teams to confirm product availability and delivery timelines.

Service Manager

Walmart | 1993 - 1999
  • Supervised service desk operations, ensuring prompt resolution of customer inquiries and escalations.
  • Coordinated associate schedules to maintain coverage across front-end and customer service areas.
  • Trained team members on service standards, register procedures, and issue-resolution protocols.
  • Monitored daily workflow to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Gas Station Attendant

Uhl's Service | 1988 - 1993
  • Assisted customers with fuel purchases, payment processing, and store inquiries.
  • Restocked convenience items and maintained organized merchandise displays.
  • Cleaned fuel pumps, counters, restrooms, and service areas to support safe conditions.
  • Monitored gas station inventory and reported low stock items for replenishment.

Education

High School Diploma

Ishpeming Public Schools | Ishpeming, MI | 05-1991

Skills

Lockout and tagout procedures
Safety procedures
Strong leader
Standard operating procedures
Documentation skills
Safety inspections
Equipment inspection
Plant optimization
Controls monitoring
Preventive Maintenance
Environmental awareness
Process control
System monitoring
Sample collecting
Safety protocols
Quality control
Mechanical aptitude
Preparing reports
Work order processing
Solving problems
Plant operations

Timeline

Pellet Plant Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs
01.2006 - CurrentRead More

Inside Sales Representative

Ok Industrial Supply
1999 - 2006Read More

Service Manager

Walmart
1993 - 1999Read More

Gas Station Attendant

Uhl's Service
1988 - 1993Read More

Ishpeming Public Schools

High School Diploma
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Philip Argall