Rick Hundley
Rockwood,TN
Summary
I am a member of United Steelworkers Union, seeking full time, long-term employment. After being with my current company for 14 years, they will be closing their doors in April of 2023, leading me to seek other employment with growth potential and benefits to provide for my family. On time and dependable willing to cover overtime and additional shifts.
I am a dedicated control room / Kiln Operator with Befesa Zinc USA with advanced abilities in monitoring gauges and controls to detect and correct problems. Effective at collecting samples, following orders and updating logs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and work ethics. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
I hold many OSHA certifications such as shipping and receiving manifests, hazmat, MSDS trained, first aid- CPR certified, railroad safety and locomotive switchman certified. Can pass drug and background check for security clearances.
Work History
Kiln Operator /Control Room Operator
Befesa Usa
10.2009 - Current
- Changed molds to accommodate production schedule.
- Reviewed bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform sequences.
- Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
- Determined practical methods to improve assembly and fitting of most parts.
- Make calculated adjustments to conveyor belt speeds, dust to coke ratios, and gas burner settings to meet proper burning conditions to achieve maximum quality of finished product possible.
- Accurately review and log data by the hour on environmental emissions, temperatures, motor amp currents.
- Reduced and eliminated downtime to drive quality of products.
- Maintaining environmental pollutions to a minimum by viewing monitors, gauges, and temperatures to efficiently make adjustments.
- In constant radio communication with coworkers to establish location awareness and safety.
- Keep clean line of communication with superior to make decisions in timely manner, while also being capable of making quick efforts solely.
- React calmly and quickly in emergency situations to best provide support for employees and seek additional help.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Relief Operator
Befesa
10.2009 - Current
- Practiced operator duties in the absence of the operator
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
Residue Mixer Operator
Befesa Usa
10.2009 - Current
- Moved raw materials and finished products by skid steer (bob Cat) or hand with help of forklifts and other equipment.
- Processed over 150,000 pounds of material on daily basis.
- Inspected consistency of products throughout mixing process to monitor quality, identify concerns and implement immediate corrective actions.
- Achieved production targets on consistent basis efficiently by applying changes to weight ratios of multiple products of various viscosities.
- perform and able to identify safety hazards and mobile equipment checks prior to and during shift. wearing appropriate PPE such as tyveck protective over clothing and full face / P.A.P.R. respirator, gloves, eye protection, and ear plugs.
- Kept down time to a minimum by closely inspecting product drop points and locations of frequent blockages and keeping them free of buildup.
Kiln Utility
Befesa Usa
10.2009 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris maintaining a high level plant cleanliness.
- making rounds and keeping in touch with kiln operator to assist in any troublesome areas to maintain efficiency and meet company goals.
- Efficiently and safely operated machines and tools ( bob cat, front end loader, boom lift, lull, fork lift, after checking daily work orders.
- read and log temperatures and bag house pressures maintaining and exposing potential environmental releases.
- fix environmental releases by practicing safe confine space entrances and changing faulty bags using required PPE
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Key Holder Shift Manager
Dollar General
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Counted out cash drawers, balanced totals, made safe drops and bank deposits
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Monitored and restricted access to keys to maintain store security.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Processed cash, credit, debit, and check payments.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice / Psychology
2008
GED -
09.2004
Skills
- Data Entry Software
- Technology Design
- Management of Financial Resources
- Systems Evaluation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Company Safety Standards
- Microsoft Excel
- Learning Strategies
- Shipping and Receiving
- Reading Comprehension
- Microsoft Office
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Laboratory Testing
- Safe Work Practices
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Hand and Power Tools
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Furnace Operation
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Small Crane Operation
- Calm and logical under high stress situations
Certification
- CPR, American Safety & Health Institute - 10/27/2021-10/2023
- Bloodborne Pathogens, American Safety & Health institute
- Locomotive/Switchman Operator Certification, Horsehead Corporation
- Employee possessor explosives handler , ATF
Additional Information
References
- Don Norton- Plant manger (865)214-0835
- Chad Tarwater- Plant superintendent (865)202-1915
- Douglass Foster-Supervisor (765)430-2538
- Mike Nichols- Rail Yard Supervisor (865)399-6964
- Terry mitchell- Supervisor (865)202-9234 / (865)223-4782
Timeline
Kiln Operator /Control Room Operator - Befesa Usa
10.2009 - Current
Relief Operator - Befesa
10.2009 - Current
Residue Mixer Operator - Befesa Usa
10.2009 - Current
Kiln Utility - Befesa Usa
10.2009 - Current
Key Holder Shift Manager - Dollar General
02.2007 - 10.2009
Colorado Technical University - No Degree, Criminal Justice / Psychology
Rockwood High School - GED,
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