Shawn Rossow
Lincoln Park,MI
Summary
Dynamic Chemical Plant Operator with extensive experience at BASF Corp, skilled in hazardous material management and operational monitoring. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency through effective maintenance and training. Certified in high-lift operations, I excel in team leadership and safety compliance, ensuring optimal performance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Plant Operator 3
BASF Corp
Wyandotte, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Executed maintenance tasks on utilities, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored ultrafiltration unit, conducting membrane cleanings and replacements.
- Oversaw air systems operations, including monitoring cooling tower and chiller.
- Managed reverse osmosis system through routine membrane cleaning and replacements.
- Performed minor maintenance at monomer tank farm to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintained inventory by efficiently unloading railcars and trucks.
- Loaded hazardous and non-hazardous waste trucks for compliant disposal.
Chemical Pant Operatoer
BASF Corp
Wyandotte, MI
02.2025 - Current
- Operated truck and drum filler to support production processes.
- Added raw materials manually to create batches efficiently.
- Managed cooler operations, transferring raw materials to storage tanks.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks as required to ensure equipment functionality.
Chemical Plant Opertor
BASF Corp
Wyandotte, MI
02.2009 - 02.2025
Seat Assembler
Johnson Controls Interiors
Taylor, MI
- Ensured uninterrupted production line flow through efficient seat assembly processes.
- Maintained cleanliness in work area to uphold safety standards.
- Restocked materials in designated area for subsequent rotations.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Johnson controls
Taylor, MI
- Managed 18 hourly employees to ensure efficient operations and performance monitoring.
- Trained material staff members while overseeing their performance evaluations.
- Assisted in operations at three off-site warehouses to enhance logistics efficiency.
- Served as first responder for critical safety issues involving hazardous materials.
- Switched trailers and operated high-lift vehicles as needed, maintaining certification as forklift driver.
- Conducted daily safety checks of work areas, dock doors, and forklifts to uphold safety standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Wayne County Community College
Taylor, MI04-1996
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park, MI06-1987
Skills
- Qualified permit writter
- Basf certified hi-lo driver , boom and scissor lift
- Basf Hi-lo trainer
- Hazardous material management
- Waste management practices
- Operation Monitoring
- Hazardous chemicals
Affiliations
- Hunting and fishing
Timeline
Chemical Plant Operator 3
BASF Corp
06.2025 - Current
Chemical Pant Operatoer
BASF Corp
02.2025 - Current
Chemical Plant Opertor
BASF Corp
02.2009 - 02.2025
Seat Assembler
Johnson Controls Interiors
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Johnson controls
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Wayne County Community College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park High School
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