Matthew Trotter
Great Falls
Summary
Experienced Lead Operator with a strong background in heavy machinery operation and quality control. Trained teams on safety protocols and improved productivity through effective task delegation and equipment maintenance. Skilled in managing production environments and resolving challenges, consistently meeting production deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Malteurop North America
Great Falls
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored quality control processes, ensuring adherence to product standards.
- Operated machinery, facilitating consistent production of malt products.
- Trained new operators on equipment and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to prevent malfunctions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during production runs.
- Performed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to keep machines working optimally.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems early on.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to an increase in productivity and workflows.
- Implemented safety measures to promote a secure work environment.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to an increase in productivity and workflows.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Monitored machine operations and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Adhered to established safety and emergency protocols to ensure compliance.
- Operated equipment following corporate and manufacturer procedures.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Farm Laborer
L&M Farms
Stamford
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated numerous tractors for land preparation, planting, and harvesting to ensure timely crop production
- Utilized spray rigs for effective crop treatment and protection.
- Managed spray rigs for crop protection and treatment.
- Drove truck and trailer to transport seed, fertilizer, and dirt, enabling efficient farm operations.
- Maintenance to said equipment including greasing oil changes repairs etc
Truck Driver Laborer
Keimig Harvesting
Sterling
04.2011 - 11.2022
- Hauled oversized equipment from job site to job site all over the country
- Transported oversized equipment between job sites nationwide
- Operated tractors and combine harvesters for efficient crop production
- Conducted inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safe operation
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Koster high school
Koster, South Africa12-2005
Skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Tractor operation proficiency
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Machinery operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Chemical application
- Pesticide application
- Insecticide application
- Soil preparation techniques
- Crops harvesting
- Crop harvesting
- Seed planting expertise
- Weather monitoring
- Crop inspection
- Weed control techniques
- Weed identification
- Plowing
- Animal husbandry
- Safe equipment use
- Lifting capability over 100 pounds
- Health and safety
- Farm safety protocols
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Dependable and hardworking
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Able to lift 100 pounds
- Time management
- Teamwork and communication
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Attention to detail
- Production schedule adherence
- Operational documentation
- Efficient multitasking
- Staff management
- Hand and power tools
- Valid Driver's license
- John deere equipment
- Production schedule adherence
- Valid Driver's license
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Plant safety
- Efficient multitasking
- Operational documentation
- Hand and power tools
- Staff management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lead Operator
Malteurop North America
03.2025 - Current
Farm Laborer
L&M Farms
03.2023 - 10.2023
Truck Driver Laborer
Keimig Harvesting
04.2011 - 11.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Koster high school