Richard Ashford
IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Chemical Production Operator with 10 year experience in chemical manufacturing, filling, package,and baulk-liquid transfer. Skill with mixer, pumps, valves,tank-transfer systems and forklifts in high-hazard environment. strong knowledge of SOP/JSA procedures, SDS, LOTO, PPE, and safety movement of chemicals through process equipment while maintaining production, quality, and safety target.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Amazon
Illinois City, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Delivery Station & Fulfillment Center Associate
- Sorted, scanned, and organized 1,000-2,000 packages per shift
- Picked, packed, stowed 300-500 customer orders per shift
- Loaded/unloaded 5-10 inbound and outbound trailers per shift
- Operated warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and conveyor systems
- Assisted drivers by staging deliveries, organizing totes, and preparing outbound routes to ensure on time dispatch
- Maintained 99-100% scanning accuracy
- Supported multiple departments, including Pick, Pack, Stow, ICQA, and Dock operations
Production Operator
GCP Applied Technologies
6051 W 65th St Bedford Park IL
05.2015 - 10.2025
- Operated mixing and production to produces 50,000-65,000 lbs production per shift
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain safety standards and equipment functionality.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production schedules and minimize downtime.
Education
No Degree - INTEGRATED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Moraine Valley College
Palos Hills, IL05-2026
Certificate - FACILITIES MAINTENACE
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA09-2025
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Manufacturing
- Adaptable to change
- Material quality control
- Batch documentation
- Materials handling
- Equipment monitoring
Timeline
Associate
Amazon
01.2018 - Current
Production Operator
GCP Applied Technologies
05.2015 - 10.2025
No Degree - INTEGRATED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Moraine Valley College
Certificate - FACILITIES MAINTENACE
Penn Foster Career School