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Martin VanMeter

Columbia

Summary

I would like to utilize and better my knowledge and skills, for the company that I may work for. Am able to follow directions, communicate and focus, also quick to respond to issues that may arise. Am able to organize and prioritize activities to accomplish daily challenges.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Mixing Operator

Ultium Cells
04.2024 - Current

• Run control panel

• Input raw materials

• Aquire samples to run for quality

Board Operator for Biodiesel Refinery

Polaris Processing Inc
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Control process by DCS program to safely make biodiesel
  • Pretreatment of vegetable oil: acid degumming step to remove phosphatides (phosphorus-containing compounds naturally occurring in fats and oils) and metals such as calcium, magnesium and sodium
  • Operate waste water system

Chemical Operator

Palm Commodities International
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Produced Nickel Nitrate: Used in petrochemical and automotive catalyst production, battery production, electroplating
  • Produced Lanthunum Acetate:An alloying agent for steels and cast irons. Hybrid car battery


  • Waste Water Operator
  • Forklift Operator

Chemical Operator

AUECC
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Help get company up and running
  • Help troubleshooting
  • Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.

Material Handler / Team Leader / Assembly

General Motors Corvette Plant
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Licensed Forklift Truck / Tugger
  • Unload / Reload trailers in Shipping and Receiving
  • Tugger Operator
  • Process BOL / Tally to support personal
  • Repack material
  • Understand Min / Max, FIFO
  • Knowledgeable of Procedures / Processes
  • Led small group of employees
  • Worked on line Assembling vehicles

Material Handler / Team Leader / Assembly

General Motors SUV Plant
02.2016 - 08.2019
  • Licensed Forklift Truck / Tugger
  • Unload / Reload trailers in Shipping and Receiving
  • Tugger Operator
  • Process BOL / Tally to support personal
  • Repack material
  • Understand Min / Max, FIFO
  • Knowledgeable of Procedures / Processes
  • Led small group of employees
  • Worked on line Assembling vehicles

Material Handler

Ryder General Motors SUV Plant
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Licensed Forklift Truck / Tugger
  • Unload / Reload trailers in Body Shop / Shipping and Receiving
  • Tugger Operator fpr BT01 (body side)
  • Process BOL / Tally to support personal
  • Repack material
  • Understand Min / Max, FIFO
  • Knowledgeable of Ryder Procedures / Processes
  • Led small group of employees
  • Worked on line assembling vehicles

Setup Machine Operator

Express Employment, RAE Products
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • manufacturer paper cores for a wide variety of industrial applications.

General Operator

Vexor
07.2014 - 09.2014
  • Sampled incoming trucks
  • Gathered raw material for engineered fuels
  • Produced non-hazardous fuel to replace burning coal for a pre-calciner kiln.

Material Handler

Yates, Nissan
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Forklift Operator
  • Accurately delivered production parts from warehouse to line
  • Load/Unload trucks

Setup Machine Operator

Zion Industries
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Setup operation of proprietary machines
  • complete production process by furnace tempering.
  • Packaged all finished product
  • Forklift Truck Operator
  • Transferred product to shipping and receiving

Machine Operator / Production Technician

Laird Technologies
05.2010 - 10.2010
  • Operator of heated roller, press / cutter
  • Inspection of proprietary rubber products used in consumer electronics

Assistant Shift Supervisor for Eight Employees

United Initiators
04.1992 - 07.2009
  • Chemical Operation Experience with Sulfuric Acid, Acetic Anhydride Acid, Chorides, Hydrogen Peroxide, Caustic Soda, Potassium Hydroxide, Tert Butyl Hydrogen Peroxide and Soda Ash.
  • Chemical Production Operator
  • Operator of continuous batch synthesis plant via DCS - System
  • Operator of two batch synthesis plants in more manual modes
  • Help troubleshooting continues operating plant
  • Familiar with autonomous maintenance
  • Pack out final product on semi - automated packing line
  • Experience with PSM - Program: Write Work Permits, Lockout / Tagout Confined Space Entry
  • Member of "Continuous Perester Production" Team, helped to implement project successfully
  • Experience in WWTP - take samples, preform analytical tests in samples, operate sludge, drying equipment
  • Shipping / Receiving - offload bulk raw materials using Barcode - receiving system
  • Hazmat Training
  • Respirator Fitment and Use

Aircraft Armament System Specialist

United States Air Force
10.1985 - 10.1989
  • Duties and Responsibilities consist of loading ammunition into aircraft and preform Checks and Repairs on armament systems

Education

High School Diploma -

Keystone High School
Lagrange, OH
06.1985

Skills

  • Team Appreciative
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Production Experience
  • Flexible Schedule

References

Upon Request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mixing Operator

Ultium Cells
04.2024 - Current

Board Operator for Biodiesel Refinery

Polaris Processing Inc
11.2022 - 01.2024

Chemical Operator

Palm Commodities International
03.2021 - 11.2023

Chemical Operator

AUECC
06.2020 - 02.2021

Material Handler / Team Leader / Assembly

General Motors Corvette Plant
08.2019 - 06.2020

Material Handler / Team Leader / Assembly

General Motors SUV Plant
02.2016 - 08.2019

Material Handler

Ryder General Motors SUV Plant
04.2015 - 02.2016

Setup Machine Operator

Express Employment, RAE Products
11.2014 - 04.2015

General Operator

Vexor
07.2014 - 09.2014

Material Handler

Yates, Nissan
12.2012 - 12.2013

Setup Machine Operator

Zion Industries
10.2010 - 09.2012

Machine Operator / Production Technician

Laird Technologies
05.2010 - 10.2010

Assistant Shift Supervisor for Eight Employees

United Initiators
04.1992 - 07.2009

Aircraft Armament System Specialist

United States Air Force
10.1985 - 10.1989

High School Diploma -

Keystone High School
Martin VanMeter