Dan Kraayenbrink
Port Lambton,ON
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loader/Material Handler
CF Industries
02.2024 - Current
- Load Urea, Nitrogen Fertilizer, and Nitric Acid into trucks and railcars, ensuring accurate quantities and adherence to safety protocols for hazardous materials.
- Engage in daily plant operations ensuring safe and smooth production.
- Collect and perform lab samples for each load, conducting quality control tests to ensure compliance with product specifications, keeping information stored on log sheets.
- Operate Trackmobile to move railcars within the facility, coordinating with logistics teams to optimize railcar movements and minimize downtime.
- Maintain proper documentation for all shipments and lab results, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate inventory tracking.
- Adhere to strict safety procedures staying within safety standards and environmental guidelines while handling chemicals and operating equipment.
Farm Employee
Tekoa Farms
06.2018 - Current
- Manage the planting, cultivation, and harvesting of cash crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat, optimizing yields through effective crop rotation and soil management techniques.
- Unload and transport harvested grains to storage facilities, ensuring safe and secure handling to prevent damage and loss.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery, including tractors, planters, and harvesters, to ensure efficient production.
- Monitor crop health, apply fertilizers and pesticides, and manage irrigation to meet quality and quantity targets.
- Manage budgets, keep detailed records of crop production, and coordinate with suppliers and buyers for crop sales.
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, loaders, and backhoes.
- Performed basic mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
Construction Millwright
CMF Group Millwrights and Machinery Movers
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Installed, maintained, and repaired industrial machinery, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime.
- Completed several preventive and routine maintenance projects to keep plant equipment running smoothly.
- Inspected/replaced many drag conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors, etc.
- Worked on fermentation equipment, distillation equipment, dryers, evaporates.
- Safely moved, rigged, and relocated heavy machinery using cranes, hoists, and other specialized equipment.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical systems, conveyors, and production equipment.
- Worked closely with engineers and maintenance teams to ensure equipment was aligned and operating to specifications.
- Followed strict safety guidelines and industry standards during all installation, repair, and relocation tasks.
Education
High School Diploma - S.H.S.M - Specialized High Skills Major Program
WDSS
Wallaceburg, ON06.2020
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loading/unloading trucks and railcars
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- Equipment alignment and rigging
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- AZ driver’s license
- Plant operations and equipment monitoring
- Preventive and routine maintenance
- Hazardous material handling
- Safety inspections and compliance
- Log sheet and data entry accuracy
- Grain handling
Certification
- AZ Driver's License
- Lockout, 04/01/22
- Confined spaces, 04/01/25
- BASES, 2025
- Globally Harmonized WHMIS, 04/01/22
- Fork Truck Operator, 04/01/22
- Grower Pesticide Safety Course, 07/01/20
- Working at Heights, 04/01/25
- Genie Lift Operating, 04/01/22
- Power Elevated Work Platforms, 04/01/22
- Standard First Aid with CPR & AED, 04/01/22
- Chainsaw Safety Training, 04/01/19
- Transporting Dangerous Goods Certificate, 02/01/24
- Half mask respiratory Certificate, 02/01/24
- Exterminator License, 05/01/24
- 4A power engineering exam written and passed
- 4B power engineering exam written and passed
- Sandy Cook Industrial Rail Safety, 10/01/24
Awards
- Academic Honors x4
- Welding Award
- Tool & Dye Award
- Academic Excellence Award
- School Letter
Summary
Dependable, safety-driven operator with over 6 years of experience in industrial, agricultural, and chemical plant settings. Skilled in operating and maintaining heavy equipment, managing plant operations, and handling hazardous materials. AZ-licensed with a clean record, strong mechanical skills, and a proven commitment to safe, efficient work.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Loader/Material Handler
CF Industries
02.2024 - Current
Construction Millwright
CMF Group Millwrights and Machinery Movers
04.2022 - 02.2024
Farm Employee
Tekoa Farms
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - S.H.S.M - Specialized High Skills Major Program
WDSS