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This sample manufacturing resume for a wastewater operator shows how to demonstrate increased responsibility over time at a single company.
If you've earned progressively more responsibility at a job, it is important to show that on your resume because it provides evidence to potential employers that you are a skilled and trustworthy employee.
It's fairly easy to show increasingly responsible positions if you've worked at a few different companies, but people often don't know how to show promotions at one company on a resume.
Wastewater operator with 8 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Quick learner; cross trained to work in a variety of production positions.
Skills and Accomplishments
Operated wastewater treatment system for three years with no environmental violations
Possess current forklift certification and overhead crane certification
Experienced with safely handling and transferring hazardous chemicals
Mechanically inclined; able to troubleshoot basic mechanical problems on equipment
Able to work and plan daily tasks independently
Member of Emergency Team; trained in first aid, spill response and cleanup, fire response
Health and Safety Committee member
Cross-trained; successfully qualified to work in a variety of production positions
Trained and experienced in correct machine lockout techniques during equipment cleaning
Work Experience
ABC Manufacturing Company, City, State
2006-2014
Wastewater Operator (2011-2014)
Managed chemical treatment of wastewater, including filter press operation, movement of chemicals to wastewater area, taking sewer samples, cleaning filter press plates
Accurately maintained wastewater inventory and treatment logs on a daily basis using in house inventory control software, and maintained clean and safe work area
Periodically met with city water treatment plant operators as part of standard inspections
Regularly handled 40 pound bags of treatment chemicals
Machine Operator (2008-2011)
Monitored and adjusted various aspects of the production process to ensure customer requirements were met, and investigated and resolved quality concerns
Maintained expected production rates and performed product inspection
As part of 5S team, reorganized production area, to create cleaner and more efficient work area; reduced wasted effort and improved housekeeping
Performed daily equipment safety inspections
Packer (2006-2008)
Packaged finished product coming from production lines for shipment to customer
Performed final quality inspection on product before sealing and packaging
Consistently maintained expected pace of work and met daily targets
Cross trained in a variety of production roles to fill in during breaks and vacations
Education
HAZCOM Training, ABC Manufacturing Company, City, State
2014
Forklift Certification, XYZ Training, City, State
2013
Overhead Crane Certification, XYZ Training, City, State
2013
Forklift Certification, Red Cross, City, State
2012
Grade 12 Diploma, Anytown High School, City, State
2006
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