CHRISTOPHER ALLEN
Michigan City
Summary
Multi-talented machine, crane, and forklift operator with over 10 years in fast-paced production environments. Reputable batch maker in food manufacturing and within a refractory. Self-directed and self-motivated associate who works well independently and on teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
LaPorte Custom Metal Processing
LaPorte, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Perform daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment
- Operate overhead cranes to lift and move coils with precision and accuracy
- Streamline material handling process, using expert crane and forklift knowledge to reduce downtime
- Follow stacking techniques when working with various types of coils to complete work orders safely and on time
- Perform daily operations on a forklift to maneuver coils throughout the warehouse
- Began training on the CTL in the various areas associated within
Foundry Utility
Weil McLain
Michigan City, IN
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Worked in multiple areas such as the Core Room, 2 Floor, Sand/Iron Lab, and Cleaning Room
- Set up and operate core boxes for the Isocure, Pepset, and bench cores
- Operated and inspected overhead cranes and hoists in assigned area
- Inspected castings for defects, vacuumed excess shot and sand, removed iron flashing, and recorded defective castings on the scrap recording sheet
- Occasionally assisted with 2 floor production: making copes and drags, setting chaplets, closing molds, cleaning cores, and changing patterns
- Backup lab technician that collected sand and iron samples
- Tested sand and iron samples for green compression strength, moisture, dry compression strength, loss on ignition, tensile strength, iron hardness, iron chemistries, etc.
- Input scrap and sample data using Excel and Access
Refractory Maker
JW Hicks INC.
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Drove forklift to stage raw materials for batching
- Used ABAS to input batching data and confirm quantities
- Communicated with supervisor on raw material needs and quantity discrepancies between ABAS and batching sheet
- Operated overhead crane and drop ingredients into mixer
- Tested slit plugs for proper air flow
- Assisted with pouring castings and ensured proper mold height
- Packaged finished molds and performed final quality checks
- Practiced good housekeeping and proper PPE daily
Painter/Helper
Panther Industrial Painting LLC
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Traveled in Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, and Ohio for work
- Primarily painted smaller bridges and some superstructures
- Assisted in mobilizing equipment and materials to work anywhere in the country, including driving a box truck
- Gathered materials for production workers to use for the day
- Power-tooled areas on bridges that were difficult to reach via sandblasting
- Applied stripe coats in hard to spray places for all phases of painting (primer, intermediate, finish coat)
- Organized the yard and communicate with the superintendent when inventory was low on any material
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application
Dough Mixer
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Temp packaging associate (IES) promoted to Dough Mixer Operator
- Occasionally ran case erector, case packer, and tray maker in packaging
- Loaded product onto pallets and delivered to proper area for shipment
- Operated multiple machines in the mixing department including: dough mixer, sheeter, rotary and ovens
- Used HFS Citrix and SAP to account for inventory
- Filled out mixing sheet prior to production, and verified all ingredients
- Abided by GMP and 5 "S" standards
Direct Sales/Technician
Environmental Services NWI LLC
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Traveled in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties to obtain new customers
- Gained new and prospective clients such as: Liberty Farm, Woodland Village, Sand Creek, Parkdale Rehabilitation Center, Yogi Bear Campground, Andover Apartments, Orchard Apartments, Porter Starke Services, and Pine Village
- Brought in nearly $50,000 in sales, part time, from new accounts in late 2015 and 2016
- Performed hydroblasting and jetting services in multiple family communities
- Assisted with minor mechanical repairs on underground utilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business-Marketing
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN05.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Michigan City High School
Michigan City, IN06.2004
Skills
- Chauffer's License
- Detail-oriented
- Knowledge of DSD and retail procedures
- Proficient in MS Office
- Skilled machine operator and batch mixer
- Experience with pallet jacks and powered lift equipment
- Overhead crane operator
- Prioritizes customer service
- POS systems knowledge
- Safety oriented
Accomplishments
- Consistently exceeded daily sales targets with an average of $6,200 in sales each day as dairy manager
- Received dough mixer job bid after 5 weeks with Hearthside Food Solutions
- Coached youth soccer for 4 years and youth baseball for 3 years
- National Career Readiness Certification/Work Keys (Gold)
- Maintain a 98% efficiency or better in casting inspections for 6 months with the goal set at 97.5%
Timeline
Material Handler
LaPorte Custom Metal Processing
01.2025 - Current
Foundry Utility
Weil McLain
11.2022 - 01.2025
Refractory Maker
JW Hicks INC.
10.2021 - 09.2022
Painter/Helper
Panther Industrial Painting LLC
04.2020 - 07.2021
Dough Mixer
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC
02.2016 - 03.2020
Direct Sales/Technician
Environmental Services NWI LLC
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business-Marketing
Purdue University - North Central
High School Diploma - undefined
Michigan City High School
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