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Ray Lambert

DeRidder,LA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operation Coordinator

Ingevity
DeRidder, LA
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish production goals.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Scheduled and coordinated repairs & projects with maintenance groups and engineers.
  • Participated in safety, environmental and operational discrepancy and resolution investigations.
  • Created and revised Standard Operation Procedures and Lock-out/Tag-out forms.

Production Operator

Ingevity
DeRidder, LA
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Performed regular inspections of production machinery & instruments to ensure optimal performance.
  • Continuous monitoring of raw material flows, weights, temperatures and pressures.
  • Maintained accurate logs and records of production output, quality control tests, and other related activities.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues with the assistance of maintenance personnel.
  • Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper reactor and emissions equipment operation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress, challenges, and any potential safety concerns.
  • Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards, including sampling and filtering of final product.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
  • Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

Shift Shipper Lead

Ingevity
DeRidder, LA
12.2009 - 02.2019
  • Received and checked incoming tank car and tank truck shipments to ensure accuracy of the order.
  • Securely loaded hazardous and non-hazardous products following company, state and federal transportation guidelines.
  • Performed weighmaster duties of inbound and outbound bulk materials.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials during the loading process.
  • Provided training sessions for new employees on the proper procedures for loading/unloading items correctly and safely.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting on all equipment used during the shipping or materials handling process.
  • Reviewed and followed pick sheets to prepare, pack and scan orders.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Organized inventory and coordinated movement between receiving, storage and train crew to facilitate operations.
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
  • Monitored tank farm equipment, inventory levels, temperatures and pressures.
  • Transferred or routed materials to departments using pumps, valves and transfer lines to and from storage vessels.

Production Room Operator

Ingevity
DeRidder, LA
02.2007 - 12.2009
  • Transferred and extruded high-temp, molten material into a flake formation.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing and packaging according to customer orders.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
  • Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
  • Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.

Education

High School Diploma -

Deridder High School
Deridder, LA
05-1995

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Directed
  • Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting

Certification

  • McNeese State University Division of Continuing Education

72 Hours, Introduction to Process Technology; Equipment I, II, III. Systems & Operations I, II, III. Process Control I, II, II

Timeline

Operation Coordinator

Ingevity
07.2022 - Current

Production Operator

Ingevity
02.2019 - 07.2022

Shift Shipper Lead

Ingevity
12.2009 - 02.2019

Production Room Operator

Ingevity
02.2007 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Deridder High School
Ray Lambert