Rick Dunch-Warden
Warren,Ohio
Summary
- Transitioned from temporary employee to direct-hire position at Great Lakes Cheese based on production performance and work ethic
- Consistently worked 10–12 hour shifts in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Gained hands-on experience operating grinders, buffers, sanding equipment, presses, and pallet jacks
- Developed experience across warehouse, production, and metal-finishing operations at age 18
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Roemer Industries
Masury, OH
03.2026 - Current
- Rounded, finished, and polished metal components to production specifications
- Operated grinders, buffers, sanding equipment, and presses in a manufacturing environment
- Cleaned ink screens using industrial cleaning chemicals and safety procedures
- Assisted production of custom nameplates and printed materials
- Maintained workflow efficiency and quality standards in fast-paced production setting
Bulk Cheese Handler (Direct Hire)
Great Lakes Cheese
Hiram, OH
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked 12-Hour shifts in physically demanding manufacturing environment
- Handled repetitive lifting of 50 lb cheese blocks on production line
- Operated pallet jack and transported materials throughout warehouse
- Loaded and unloaded pallets while following safety procedures
- Operated basic computerized machinery
Line Attendant (Temporary Hire)
Great Lakes Cheese
Hiram, OH
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated production line machinery to ensure efficient cheese processing.
- Monitored quality control standards, maintaining product consistency and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Assisted in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Worked 12-Hour Shifts in physically demanding environments
Education
GED -
Tctc
Warren, OH05.2024
Skills
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Production Line Experience
- Manufacturing Operations
- Heavy Material Handling
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Grinders & Buffers
- Sanding Equipment
- Press Operation
- Metal Finishing & Polishing
- Warehouse Operations
- Chemical Handling & Cleaning Procedures
- Packaging & Labeling
- Quality Control Awareness
- OSHA/Safety Compliance
- Fast-Paced Production Environments
Timeline
Production Associate
Roemer Industries
03.2026 - Current
Bulk Cheese Handler (Direct Hire)
Great Lakes Cheese
09.2025 - 12.2025
Line Attendant (Temporary Hire)
Great Lakes Cheese
06.2025 - 09.2025
GED -
Tctc