Brendan Chaboyer

My responsibilities with the job include but are not limited to:

- Being first or last in the building which consists of starting up or shutting down all equipment ie: drags, elevators, air compressors, pumps, pellet/hammer mills etc.

- Troubleshooting production problems in a timely manner to ensure necessary loads are ready on time

- Solving problems with equipment, computers, and general mix-ups appropriately and also in a timely manner

- Recording data for production throughout shift

- Operating forklift when necessary

- Ensuring other operators are doing their job correctly and efficiently

My responsibilities at this occupation consisted of:

- Operating 2 large bailing machines that shred straw bales into approximately 11-15 individually sealed bags of about 25-30lbs to then be stacked on a pallet and wrapped for customers

- Leading a 4-5 operator shift and ensuring production was completed before the end of the shift

- Independently troubleshooting some electrical or hardware problems

- Operating a skidsteer inside and outdoors refilling baling machines with straw to ensure production doesn't come to an unnecessary stop.

- Occasional maintenance such as replacing dust bags, cleaning out augers and refueling equipment when necessary or when production was slow

References available upon request