Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline

RYAN WHITEHEAD

17514 IVOR ROAD COURTLAND,VA

Summary

Responsible Chemical Operator with over 22 years of manufacturing experience. Successful in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Forklift certified and adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate productions. Responsible Chemical Operator with over [Number] years of manufacturing experience. Successful in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Forklift certified and adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate production.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemical Operator - Vul-Cup Department

Solenis LLC
07.2012 - Current
  • Operated chemical processing equipment, including centrifuges, evaporators and reactors.
  • Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
  • Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
  • Utilized computerized process control systems to monitor and adjust chemical process variables.
  • Member of Safety Team

Paper Machine Operator

International Paper
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Paper Machine Operator

International Paper
10.2000 - 12.2009
  • Member of Safety Team
  • Member of Behavioral Based Safety Team
  • Member of Environmental Educators
  • Member of Pulp and Paperworkers' Resource Council
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Moved completed products from machines and onto conveyors, transferring to next work area for additional processing.
  • Evaluated final products to verify compliance with work orders and detect defects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
2000

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School, Franklin, VA
1995

Skills

  • Monitoring Outcomes
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Process Safety Management
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Chemical Reactions and Processes
  • Operational Recordkeeping
  • Quality Assurance Requirements

Certification

  • OSHA Forklift Certified

Timeline

Chemical Operator - Vul-Cup Department - Solenis LLC
07.2012 - Current
Paper Machine Operator - International Paper
03.2010 - 07.2012
Paper Machine Operator - International Paper
10.2000 - 12.2009
Virginia Tech - Bachelor of Science, Forestry
Franklin High School - High School Diploma,
RYAN WHITEHEAD