Kareem Hall
Riverdale
Summary
Result-driven Batch Maker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in precision measurement, quality control, and inventory management, ensuring products meet strict standards. Possess strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing production schedules, and effective communication skills. Thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration and time management are key to success.
Seasoned Machine operator with over 25 years of experience, dedicated, and detailed orientated in a high speed production environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Batch Maker
Sherwin-Williams
Matteson
03.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with other members of the Production Team regarding current projects or tasks.
- Calibrated measuring instruments to maintain accuracy levels within acceptable parameters.
- Evaluated existing processes and suggested improvements where appropriate.
- Weighed out specified amounts of materials for each batch based on formulas and recipes.
- Monitored temperature, pressure and flow rate during batch making processes.
- Maintained accurate records of all materials used in the batch making process, including quantity, type and cost.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production process.
- Operated various types of equipment such as mixers, blenders, tanks, pumps and homogenizers in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Cleaned equipment after each use in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Organized raw material storage areas according to company standards.
- Troubleshot issues with equipment or processes when necessary.
- Completed quality checks to keep equipment running at maximum efficiency.
- Maintained work areas by removing trash and debris and sweeping up and materials.
- Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
- Adjusted equipment controls based on daily work orders and amounts.
- Safely transferred materials weighing many pounds between job sites.
- Operated mixer safely, adhering to manufacturer instructions and safety recommendations to avoid workplace accidents.
- Collected and tested product samples at different phases of production stage to achieve desired viscosity.
Machine Operator
Pepsi
Chicago
05.2000 - 01.2025
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gage Park High School
Chicago, IL06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Counseling
Harold Washington
Chicago, ILSkills
- Batch production
- Material weighing
- Quality control
- Equipment calibration
- Sanitation practices
- Safe machinery operation
- GMP compliance
- Proper packaging techniques
- Pallet jack use
- Packaging and labeling
- Documentation and paperwork
- Machinery operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Forklift certification
Timeline
Batch Maker
Sherwin-Williams
03.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Pepsi
05.2000 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Gage Park High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Counseling
Harold Washington