Rodney Ford
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled Blending Operator with relevant experience in overseeing production processes, ensuring quality control, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Offer strengths in coordination, problem-solving and safety regulations adherence. Noteworthy impact includes improving efficiency through implementing innovative solutions and maintaining high standards of product quality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blending Operator
Peace River Citrus Products
Bartow, US
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Verify products to use
- Transfer product to tanks to create batches
- Document each transfer of product by weight
- Transfer finished batch to blend tanks
- Occasionally pulled product from staging to load machines
- Trained new blending operators
- Assist other operators when needed
- Certified forklift operator
- Operated blending equipment to mix citrus products efficiently.
- Monitored product quality during blending processes consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of blending area daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Recorded production data accurately for quality control purposes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation prior to use.
- Provided training for new personnel on safe work practices associated with blending operations.
- Utilized computer software programs for data entry, tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of all blending operations, including batch numbers and ingredients used.
- Monitored and adjusted the flow of materials through pipes, pumps and valves to maintain specified product quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment used in the blending process.
- Responded promptly to any alarms or warnings generated by the control system.
- Followed standard operating procedures for all activities related to blending operations.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to blending operations.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately and signed off when required.
- Checked raw material levels against established standards.
- Adhered to strict GMP standards while performing duties.
- Loaded raw materials into tanks using appropriate lifting techniques and safety gear.
- Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
- Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
- Cleared jammed materials from equipment to restore functionality.
Blending Operator
Treatt USA
Lakeland, US
02.2004 - 12.2021
- Pulled raw materials from storage areas
- Filtered raw material
- Weighed and transferred raw materials to tanks
- Mixed and sampled finished product to lab for testing
- Filled containers (drums, pails, etc).
- Troubleshoot machine problems
- Picked orders when necessary
- Load and unload trucks occasionally
- Worked with team for inventory taking
- Operated blending equipment to mix citrus products efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of blending area daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Recorded production data accurately for quality control purposes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on blending techniques.
- Blended large batches of products by weighing raw materials and mixing with industrial-sized equipment.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation prior to use.
- Provided training for new personnel on safe work practices associated with blending operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all blending operations, including batch numbers and ingredients used.
- Monitored and adjusted the flow of materials through pipes, pumps and valves to maintain specified product quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment used in the blending process.
- Followed standard operating procedures for all activities related to blending operations.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to blending operations.
- Operated blenders according to established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately and signed off when required.
- Checked raw material levels against established standards.
- Adhered to strict GMP standards while performing duties.
- Loaded raw materials into tanks using appropriate lifting techniques and safety gear.
- Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
- Executed SOPs of company recipes to create products with precise specifications.
- Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business
Florida Metrpolitan University
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Warehouse Experience
- CGMP
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Oil change
- Basic math
- Mechanic Experience
- Cash handling
- Cleaning
- Supervising experience
- Brake Repair
- Materials Handling
- Manufacturing
- Load & Unload
- Automotive Repair
- Pallet Jack
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Order Picking
- Hi-Lo
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Shipping & Receiving
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator, Present
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Blending Operator
Peace River Citrus Products
06.2022 - 09.2025
Blending Operator
Treatt USA
02.2004 - 12.2021
Bachelor's degree - Business
Florida Metrpolitan University
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