Steven Densmore
Durand,MI
Summary
Dedicated operator known for strong attention to detail and effective inventory management. Experienced in equipment maintenance and quality assurance, ready to contribute to improving operational performance and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/Laborer
W Farms
Ovid, Michigan
01.2024 - 09.2026
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops effectively.
- Monitored crop conditions and reported issues to management promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment through routine inspections and cleaning.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks.
- Prepared fields by tilling soil and applying fertilizers.
- Handled inventory management for seeds and supplies efficiently.
- Participated in training new employees on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of produce for transportation.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Executed diverse physical labor tasks to support operations..
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
Operation Manager
Ovid Elevator
Ovid, MI
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Coordinated and managed operations activities to ensure all processes ran smoothly.
- Developed long-term strategies for improving operational efficiency while maintaining high quality service levels.
- Developed, implemented, and enforced operational policies and procedures.
- Established quality assurance standards across all departments within the organization.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain equipment availability and readiness.
- Oversaw the maintenance of equipment used in daily operations activities.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members in order to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated project timelines to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.1998 - 10.2000
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Maintenance and repair
- Maintenance procedures
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Materials handling
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Verbal communication
- Customer service
- Valid Driver's license
- OTR driving
Certification
- Cdl class A
- Tanker and doubles endorsement
Timeline
Operator/Laborer
W Farms
01.2024 - 09.2026
Operation Manager
Ovid Elevator
10.2019 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Michigan State University
08.1998 - 10.2000