Brian T. Shoffner
Sikeston
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in a all conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator level 1
Unilever
Sikeston
03.2023 - Current
- Freezer/filler operator
- Monitored production lines for quality and efficiency.
- Maintained equipment to prevent downtime and ensure safety.
- Document weigh information
- Fix mechanical issues throughout the line
- Operate on multiple lines throughout factory
- Break down freezers and rebuild them
- Clean/sanitize line
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery functions.
- Keep lead/supervisor up to date on any issues with line
Material handler/Machine Operator
Orgill
Sikeston
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Haul material
- Unload material
- Empty out shipping containers
- Forklift, tugger, hauler, order picker, and reach truck operator
- Scan/stage material
Feeder/Checker
TetraPak
Sikeston
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Feed cartons through machine
- Check cartons to make sure they are running through correctly
- Do periodic checks on cartons to insure none are damaged while going into boxes
Apprentice Lineman
AW Power
Grassy Butte
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Groundsman duties
- Made sure all material is stocked
- Made sure all journeyman lineman had what they needed before they would head up in the bucket
- Have hot work experience
- Built line
- Have learned how to frame up poles, set poles, string wire and tie in wire
- Learned how to operate digger and bucket truck
- Comprehend the job before heading up in bucket or doing anything else
- In my second year of apprenticeship
Education
Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program -
NORTH AMERICAN LINEMAN TRAINING CENTER
McEwen, TN04.2019
Diploma -
East Prairie High School
East Prairie, MO05.2018
Skills
- Equipment Operations: Digger and Bucket Trucks
- Insulator Tying Methods
- Operation of Lineworking Tools - Grips, Hot Sticks, Hoists, etc
- Forklift operator
- Tugger operator
- Hauler operator
- Order picker operator
- Reach truck operator
- Cutout Switch Installation
- Lightning Arrestor Installation
- Basic Comprehension
- Pole Setting
- Maneuvering
- Cross Arm Construction
- Cross Arm Installation
- Pole Climbing
- Skid steer operator
Certification
- Class A CDL License
- OSHA 1910.269
- First Aid/CPR
- Wood Pole Climbing
- DOT Physical Card
- Pole-top Rescue
- Aerial Lift Bucket Rescue
- Bucket Truck Certification
- Digger-Derrick Certification
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Machine Operator level 1
Unilever
03.2023 - Current
Material handler/Machine Operator
Orgill
03.2022 - 01.2023
Feeder/Checker
TetraPak
05.2021 - 03.2022
Apprentice Lineman
AW Power
03.2019 - 04.2021
Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program -
NORTH AMERICAN LINEMAN TRAINING CENTER
Diploma -
East Prairie High School