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Cole Inboden

Lawrenceville

Summary

Results-driven production operator with expertise in process optimization and quality control. Demonstrated success in monitoring production quality and maintaining safety standards. Contributed to team achievements in meeting operational goals through effective collaboration and problem-solving.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

production operator

The Hershey Company
Robinson
04.2024 - 01.2026

Operated production machinery in fast-paced environment to ensure workflow efficiency.

  • Monitored product quality and reported discrepancies to supervisory staff.
  • Coordinated ingredient loading into mixer while maintaining product levels in holding tanks.
  • Cleaned and disassembled pumps to prevent listeria contamination.
  • Assisted in maintaining clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety standards.

Sales Associate

Central Cigar
Lawrenceville
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assisted customers in selecting premium cigars and accessories, enhancing their shopping experience and promoting sales.
  • Maintained inventory levels and organized stock displays, improving product accessibility and presentation for customers.
  • Supplied gas stations and liquor stores with candy, chips, soda, and tobacco products, ensuring product availability for customer demand.

Cook

The Port
Bridgeport
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Progressed from fry cook to grill duties, ultimately transitioning to server role, enhancing versatility in kitchen and front-of-house operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.

Production Worker

Toyota Boshoku Illinois
Lawrenceville
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Operated forklift to transport trim covers to production lines and unload trailers, ensuring timely availability of materials for production.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production targets.

Crew Chief

Triple I Pressure Washing
Mattoon
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Supervised crew activities during pressure washing projects to maintain quality standards.
  • Coordinated schedules and assigned tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Trained new team members on equipment and safety protocols.
  • Bid on residential and commercial jobs while managing the crew on-site to achieve customer satisfaction. Conducted maintenance on washers and constructed custom pressure washing guns for different job specifications using 60-foot articulating boom lifts.

Farm Hand

Farmers Grain Co.
Mattoon
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • unloaded trucks of beans and corn into pit at grain elevator, operated frontend loader and farm equipment to facilitate grain processing
  • prepared equipment for daily operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
Mattoon
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Took and processed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
  • Arranged guest seating and service during dining hours to provide an efficient dining experience.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mattoon High School
Mattoon, IL
05-2016

Skills

  • Machine operation and setup
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • Quality inspection and control
  • Safety compliance and program enforcement
  • Process optimization and improvement
  • Inventory management and workflow coordination
  • Problem solving and adaptability
  • Attention to detail and reliability
  • Customer service and support
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Training and development strategies
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Timeline

production operator

The Hershey Company
04.2024 - 01.2026

Sales Associate

Central Cigar
08.2022 - 04.2024

Cook

The Port
09.2020 - 01.2022

Production Worker

Toyota Boshoku Illinois
07.2019 - 07.2020

Farm Hand

Farmers Grain Co.
08.2017 - 10.2017

Crew Chief

Triple I Pressure Washing
05.2016 - 07.2019

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2015 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Mattoon High School
Cole Inboden