Senior Operator Resume Cohen Neal Senior Operator (309) 555-4826 cohen.neal@example.com linkedin.com/example/cohenneal Peoria, IL 61614 STRENGTHS Process Awareness Field rounds and control readings helped catch changing conditions early, giving coworkers time to respond before quality shifted. Quality Judgment QA sampling and test results guided practical corrections. A second look at unusual readings often protected downstream product. Mechanical Troubleshooting Temperature, vibration, flow, sound, and visual clues shaped maintenance calls. Coworkers valued clear details during urgent repairs. Safety Leadership Hazard reviews and PPE checks kept attention on real conditions. Speaking up early made confined and elevated work safer. Shift Collaboration Clear handoffs connected operators, QA, and maintenance. Small details in records often prevented a larger issue overnight. SKILLS Production Operations Ethanol Processing Corn Oil Distillers Grains Process Equipment QA Sampling Process Testing Process Monitoring Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance Troubleshooting Safety Procedures Hazard Identification Confined Spaces PPE LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Beginner 10 MY CAREER 3.8 Years Senior Production Operator at Heartland Renewable Processing (1.2 Years) Production Operator at Prairie State Fermentation (1.4 Years) Production Technician at Midland Grain Processing (1.2 Years) SUMMARY Senior production operator with four years of experience supporting ethanol and grain processing operations, progressing from supervised production support into independent equipment operation and shift level leadership. Skilled in ethanol, corn oil, and distillers grains processing, process monitoring, QA sampling, process stream testing, operating parameter documentation, preventive maintenance , corrective maintenance , sanitation, and safe use of automated and manual equipment. Applies field observations and quality results to practical process adjustments that protect product specifications, throughput, and dependable plant performance. Experienced in rotating shifts, confined spaces, elevated structures, respirator use, PPE, hazard identification, safety records, investigational runs, and maintenance escalation. Coaches newer operators, supports strong shift handoffs, and helps resolve equipment concerns before they affect production. EXPERIENCE Senior Production Operator Heartland Renewable Processing July 2025 - Present Bloomington, Illinois Leads assigned area operations across ethanol, corn oil , and distillers grains processing during 12 hour rotating shifts . Supports safe production, quality control, equipment reliability, sanitation, training, and shift level coordination while working independently in demanding plant conditions. Directed ethanol , corn oil, and distillers grains operations during rotating shifts, protecting throughput and product specifications. Reviewed process readings and field observations, adjusting equipment conditions before deviations affected downstream quality. Interpreted QA samples and process tests, tracing abnormal results to operating conditions and initiating corrections. Performed preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and conveyors, escalating specialized repairs with useful diagnostic details. Led hazard reviews across dusty, noisy, confined, and elevated areas, reinforcing respirator and fall protection requirements. Coached newer operators on rounds, sanitation , tool care, records, and escalation practices for consistent shift execution. Production Operator Prairie State Fermentation January 2024 - June 2025 Springfield, Illinois Operated grain processing systems through field rounds, control checks, quality testing, maintenance support, and sanitation work. Protected stable ethanol and coproduct production while recording deviations, supporting investigational runs, and communicating risks during shift handoffs. Operated grain processing systems through field rounds and control checks, maintaining stable ethanol and coproduct production. Collected process stream samples and completed QA testing, using specification limits to guide timely operating decisions. Identified equipment concerns through temperature, vibration, flow, sound, and visual checks, improving maintenance response quality. Completed preventive maintenance and sanitation work, preserving safe access and equipment readiness for continuous operations. Recorded controlled investigational runs and process changes, giving production and QA teams reliable evaluation data. Maintained shift records and communicated hazards, deviations, and unresolved concerns during handoffs to preserve continuity. Production Technician Midland Grain Processing October 2022 - December 2023 Decatur, Illinois Completed supervised operating rounds and production support across grain handling and processing equipment. Built mechanical troubleshooting, quality documentation, safe material handling, sanitation, and independent work readiness in confined, elevated, dusty, and continuous process environments. Completed supervised operating rounds, documenting checkpoint readings while learning relationships among grain processing conditions. Performed sweeping, loading, unloading, and sanitation tasks in dusty areas while following PPE and material handling practices. Used manual and automated tools for routine equipment care, building mechanical troubleshooting skills under operator guidance. Supported sample collection and basic quality checks, recording results accurately before authorized production adjustments. Reported leaks, abnormal equipment conditions, and hazards promptly, helping experienced operators isolate risks and coordinate corrections. Completed safety and operational training, preparing for independent work in confined and elevated production areas. PROJECTS Process Quality Investigation 2025 Supported controlled production investigations by recording process changes, field observations, sample results, and operating responses. Careful records helped production and QA teams assess temporary departures from normal procedures and make sound follow up decisions. Rotating Shift Reliability 2024 Improved shift continuity through structured rounds, equipment observations, sanitation checks, and clear handoffs. Practical field notes helped operators and maintenance personnel respond earlier to developing process and equipment concerns. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by shift leadership for dependable operation of ethanol and coproduct processing equipment. Selected to coach newer operators on rounds, sanitation, records, tool care, and safe escalation practices. Trusted with shift level hazard reviews across confined, elevated, noisy, and dusty production areas. EDUCATION High School Diploma Decatur Central High School GPA: 4.0 2022 Decatur, Illinois Coursework: Industrial safety, mechanical systems, production operations, technical mathematics CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 10 Hour General Industry 2024 Confined Space Entry and Respiratory Protection Training 2025 TECHNICAL SKILLS Biofuel Processing: Ethanol, corn oil, distillers grains Process Control: Process monitoring, control readings, operating parameters Quality Assurance: QA sampling, process testing, specification limits Equipment Operation: Automated equipment, manual equipment, process machinery Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, tool care Mechanical Systems: Pumps, valves, conveyors Safety Equipment: Respirators, hard hats, hearing protection Workplace Safety: Hazard identification, fall protection, safety procedures Plant Sanitation: Housekeeping, sanitation schedules, area cleaning Operational Records: Shift records, regulatory records, process documentation Investigation Methods: Investigational runs, process observations, corrective action Material Handling: Loading, unloading, lifting materials SKILLS Production Operations Ethanol Processing Corn Oil Distillers Grains Process Equipment QA Sampling Process Testing Process Monitoring Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance Troubleshooting Safety Procedures Hazard Identification Confined Spaces PPE PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Production operations teams supporting ethanol and grain processing facilities. Workplace safety and equipment reliability initiatives within continuous process operations. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Beginner) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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