Bret LaFavor

As a drive operator at Purina it is your job to receive ingredient trucks and make sure that it gets to its destination. When a truck arrives we take their paperwork and record any information required for our logs. After We go up into the mill and change diverters that determine the flow of ingredients through pipes to its desired bin. All ingredients are carried through horizontal drag conveyers and then carried to the leg where the ingredients go up and dump into a turn-head which sets the direction of flow through the pipes. We monitor the measurements in the bins and assure ingredients are stored in the correct bin as-well as making sure our mixers have enough ingredients to make product. We clean and maintain any of the conveyers and drags and make sure the pipes have a good flow. We clean the facilities as well as we can and make sure all areas stay in organized state. There’s a lot more to the job so feel free to ask more questions in person, here are some other shorter summaries of what I do in the mill

• Monitored quality control processes to ensure product safety and consistency.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and ensure functionality.
• Assisted in training new operators on machinery and safety protocols.
• Followed standard operating procedures for production line tasks and workflows.
• Recorded production data accurately for tracking purposes during shifts.
• Implemented best practices for safety compliance in the workplace environment.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
• Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
• Maintained production and quality documentation.
• Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
• Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
• Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
• Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
• Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
• Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
• Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
• Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
• Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
• Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
• Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
• Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
• Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
• Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
• Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
• Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
• Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
• Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.

• Carrying peoples goods to their cars for them
• Stocking and organizing the store along with cleaning
• Making sure every customer finds what their looking for

• Cashiering and making sandwiches
• Stocking and preparing the ingredients
• Cleaning

• Helping customers find what they need
• Cashiering and carrying out items
• Stocking and cleaning

• Unloading pallets from trucks and breaking them down
• Stocking and cashiering
• Helping customers fine their items
• Working in the meat market

• Making food and ice cream
• Cashiering and cleaning