Zach Elks

Taking repair calls when lines go down for mechanical issues or failures.

Making and generating work orders for repairs, making sure all kitted parts are present and correct.

Troubleshooting issues with lines and/or equipment to find best solution for replacement or repair. Completing work orders and repairs in a safely timely manner.

Safely and effectively locking out all equipment before starting and making repairs.

Repairing/Replacing case packers, baggers, conveyor systems, belts in the Packing department of the plant.

Repairing/Replacing roller mills, drums, pumps, valves.

Rebuilding steam tower injectors and poppets during downtime.

Cutting and making of shafts for different applications and using a milling machine to cut keyways.

Tig welding/MIG welding various types of metal, mainly stainless steel.

Completed company paid classes at Metropolitan South campus for Machine Milling, Lathe and Welding.

• Expansion Department Trainer, Jobs in the area that I train all newly bid employee's are, Expansion Steam Puffing Tower, I train the trainees how to safely pull steam from plant boiler house into the tower's steam jacket system and how to work super heaters and how to maintain production psi on the system, upper and lower spool pieces, safely blowdown nozzle indexer on expansion tank, how to safely operate upper and lower poppets on injector, correct timing on injector sequence. Making sure we are making safe good product for America. The Expansion Tower in short terms takes extruded pellets and injects them into the expansion tank and forces them to puff and become 10x the size they were and giving you uncoated Froot Loops USA product.
• I train all newly bid employee's on the Expansion Extruder's, means of extrusion through transversal screws into main barrel screws then forced into die head making pellets for Froot Loops USA. This is a very technical area of the plant and requires a high level of mechanical aptitude. Newly bid employee's train with me in the area for up to 2 months on this job alone.
• I train all newly bid employees on the Expansion 6 Coater Line, the job entails pulling puffed product from Expansion Tower 3 and coating product with liquid sugar from Bulk Unloading and passing the newly coated product through a 4 stage Blasting Dryer, coating with flavor then sent over the wall into the Packing Department.
• Collaborated with other departments to develop effective integration strategies between different processes.
• Identified areas where additional process instruction was necessary and created supplementary materials accordingly.
• Coordinated with management teams across multiple locations to ensure consistency in process implementation.
• Provided guidance and advice on proper use of equipment associated with specific processes.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols when conducting hands-on demonstrations during sessions.

• Operated Front End Loader to unload all rail cars of lumber, scissor lifts, Operated Top Vermeer Crane and Grinder and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
• Reviewed and carefully followed all safety policies and procedures.
• Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
• Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.

• Helped warehouse staff by unloading trucks and using forklift to properly stock merchandise.
• Checked inventory levels and placed merchandise orders for restocking purposes.
• Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
• Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
• Attended to incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
• Completed daily cycle counts and monthly audits of specified segments to keep inventory current and accurate.
• Frequently communicated with vendors to determine backorder availability and future inventory.
• Updated signage to reflect current prices and help promote target merchandise.

• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.
• Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
• Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
• Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
• Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient, safe work and meet job schedules.
• Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.