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RYAN GIGER

Collinsville,IL

Summary

mixing and blending machines for various manufacturing processes. Have background in accurately following recipes and formulas to produce consistent product quality, ensuring operational efficiency. Possess strong problem-solving skills to quickly address and rectify production issues, leading to minimal downtime. Contributed to improving safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace incidents. Machine Operator, with key strengths in mailroom and stock room work. Run mail using a Pitney Bowes Paragon, following USPS guidelines, experienced in shipping Fed-Ex and UPS packages which includes making labels and tracking items, labeling and loading boxes, and shrink wrapping pallets. Run customer statements at high speeds

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator 1

Sensient Technologies
St Louis, MO
08.2026 - Current

Prepare and process raw materials by accurately measuring and weighing ingredients according to production requirements

Package finished goods, apply labels,and complete production records accurately and on-time

Conduct routine quality inspections and in process testing to verify product specifications

Use the lockout/tag out method to lockout machines before cleaning methods could be started. Verify specific lockout points and fill out specific paperwork.

Washup machines and follow specific cleaning procedures

Follow all GMP guidlines

Blending Operator

Brenntag Mid-South-East Saint Louis
Saint Louis, IL
10.2022 - 08.2026
  • Received incoming loads of raw materials, inspected shipments and moved to storage areas for future production needs.
  • Ensured that all products met customer specifications before release from the blending area.
  • Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
  • Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
  • Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
  • Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to blending operations.

Machine Operator

US Bank
St Louis, MO
05.2014 - 10.2022
  • Set up machines to run different products
  • Make adjustments according to material and envelopes
  • Verify paperwork for material and send to Pitney Bowes and Presort
  • Check items for quality and stack material on pallets and use pallet jacks to move and store items

Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Cleaning and stocking restrooms

Freight Associate

Kohls
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Unload trucks
  • Stock shelves
  • Tag merchandise to be put on clearance

Production Clerk

Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
02.2009 - 04.2013
  • Finished support service jobs such as cutting, binding, punching, folding and scoring
  • Provided copier support for internal customers
  • Filled orders for online publications
  • Sorted incoming and outgoing mail, ran mail using Pitney Bowes mailing machine

Lead Production Clerk

Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
11.2005 - 02.2009
  • Processed Treasury and Postal money orders
  • Labeled and loaded boxes of processed checks, shrink wrapping streamliners and shipping them to an offsite records center
  • Dispatch of processed checks

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IL

Skills

  • Operate Kern 5000/Bell and Howell Check Machine
  • Follow GMPs, various safety precautions including to a batch sheet or blend log
  • Changeover procedures
  • Make Machine adjustments according to size of paper
  • Follow and document weights of each product according
  • Knowledge of USPS guidelines
  • Operate various baggers/mixers
  • Raw material inspection
  • Attention to detail
  • Wearing proper PPE when blending dry ingredients
  • Pitney Bowes Paragon
  • Familiar with sit down electric forklifts

Timeline

Chemical Operator 1

Sensient Technologies
08.2026 - Current

Blending Operator

Brenntag Mid-South-East Saint Louis
10.2022 - 08.2026

Machine Operator

US Bank
05.2014 - 10.2022

Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
11.2013 - 05.2014

Freight Associate

Kohls
07.2013 - 11.2013

Production Clerk

Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis-St. Louis
02.2009 - 04.2013

Lead Production Clerk

Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis-St. Louis
11.2005 - 02.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Collinsville High School
RYAN GIGER