Zach Merriman

Ste. Genevieve,MO

Summary

Dependable and versatile industrial professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, facility maintenance, quality control, and plant production. Proven track record safely operating heavy machinery—including excavators, loaders, and haul trucks—while executing routine maintenance and monitoring critical industrial systems. Experienced team lead accustomed to working collaboratively to maximize plant uptime, enforce safety standards, and maintain strict quality control.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Field Lab Technician

Lhoist North America

11.2025 - Current

Perform regular sampling, quality monitoring, and inventory audits across high-capacity plant operations to ensure strict product specifications.
Conduct daily comprehensive facility walkthroughs to evaluate equipment performance across stone tunnels, preheaters, kilns, coolers, ball mills, and baghouses.
Partner directly with the Team Leader to identify operational bottlenecks, optimize production workflows, and resolve immediate mechanical or quality issues.
Maintain facility cleanliness, industrial safety standards, and environmental compliance throughout active production areas.

Material Handler

08.2022 - 11.2025

Safely loaded, unloaded, and transported bulk materials—including lime, coal, and dolime—for truck, rail, and barge distribution networks.
Operated a diverse fleet of heavy machinery including Caterpillar excavators (330, 345 with clamshell), front-end loaders (914G, 980M), haul trucks (773), skid steers (226B, 236B), vacuum trucks, and dump trucks.
Conducted routine inspections, mechanical troubleshooting, and field maintenance on mobile and stationary equipment to minimize operational downtime.
Adhered to strict site safety protocols while working in high-volume industrial and bulk material handling environments.

Night Shift Team Lead / Machine Operator

Midstates Wood Supplies

09.2021 - 08.2022

Night Shift Team Lead within months; directed shift operations, assigned tasking, and ensured daily production targets for surveying stakes were met.
Operated forklifts and skid steers to perform cargo handling, loading, and unloading of commercial transport trucks.
Executed all phases of woodwork production and carried out routine machinery maintenance, including blade replacements, calibration, and operational adjustments.

Maintenance Laborer

Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH)

05.2020 - 09.2021

Maintained hospital grounds and exterior landscaping through routine mowing, weed trimming, and general site cleanup.
Assisted facilities staff with miscellaneous interior and exterior small maintenance tasks to preserve overall campus functionality.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation: Excavators (Cat 330, 345 w/ Clamshell), Front-End Loaders (914G, 980M), Haul Trucks (773), Skid Steers (226B, 236B), Vacuum Trucks, Dump Trucks, Forklifts
Industrial Operations: Bulk Material Handling (Truck, Rail, Barge), Production Walkthroughs, Quality Control Sampling, Inventory Management, Kiln & Ball Mill Operations

Maintenance & Technical: Equipment Troubleshooting, Mechanical Adjustments, Blade/Part Replacement, Preventative Maintenance
Leadership & Safety: Shift Supervision, Team Collaboration, Industrial Safety Protocols, Site Quality Standards