Samuel Sloan
Salisbury
Summary
Dynamic hazardous waste operator with extensive experience at Henkel, adept in regulatory compliance and safety protocols. Proven ability to train staff and optimize processes, utilizing SAP for efficient inventory management. Strong communicator and problem-solver, committed to environmental standards and best practices in hazardous materials handling.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hazardous waste operator
Henkel
Salisbury
02.2022 - Current
- Managed hazardous waste collection and disposal according to safety regulations.
- Conducted inspections of waste containers to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Trained staff on safe handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Documented waste management activities for regulatory reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with teams to develop best practices for hazardous waste management.
- Responded to emergency spills following established safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained inventory of hazardous materials and ensured proper labeling and storage.
- Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines, Environmental Protection Agency rules, Department of Transportation regulations and disposal site protocols.
- Tracked chemical inventories and environmental sampling.
- Identified unknown materials utilizing HazCat Kit.
- Reviewed documents such as Material Safety Data Sheets prior to accepting new shipments of chemicals into storage facilities.
- Participated in annual refresher training courses related to hazardous waste management practices.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from field investigations, lab results, or other sources related to environmental issues.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding the procurement and delivery of supplies needed for safe handling and disposal operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of manifests for all outbound shipments of hazardous wastes.
- Provided guidance on proper labeling techniques for containers holding hazardous materials.
- Ensured that appropriate personal protective equipment was available and being utilized when working with potentially dangerous substances.
Chemical Operator
Henkel
Salisbury
07.2016 - 02.2022
- Operate process equipment to make products in the department with minimal supervision, to include rate of addition, application of heat/cooling, application of vacuum, adjustment of agitation intensity where applicable, and rate of reflux and distillation.
- Follows written instructions and notifies management if written instructions could be improved (ie: safety, efficiency or quality).
- Maintains data logs which include time, weights, temperatures, and pressure.
- Troubleshoot processes and equipment to identify potential problems.
- Follow all SHE requirements implemented by Henkel as well as state and federal mandates that apply to our product and raw material inventory.
- Cross-train on all manufacturing equipment.
- Provide operator training to other plant employees as appropriate.
- Knowledgeable in LEAN manufacturing principles.
Machine Operator
Durafiber
Salisbury
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Operated spin draw machine.
- Maintained the daily operations on this machine, while continuing to ensure no break outs in the yarn occurred.
- Also inspected the quality of yarn to ensure the quality had not been broken down.
- Diagnosed machine failures and repaired or replaced electronic components.
- Completed troubleshooting on machine and when needed performed small maintenance.
- Able to use maintenance software: prefer working knowledge of SAP.
- Served as a member of the Emergency Team for Durafiber.
Electrician Helper 4
The Shaw Group In.
Baton Rouge
06.2008 - 11.2012
- Assisted electrician in installing and repairing wiring, fixtures, and equipment aboard ship and in the facilities.
- Supplied electrician with materials and tools, using a hand truck, or by carrying the material.
- Measured and cut pipe conduit to specified length, using steel tape and hacksaw.
- Threaded conduit ends, used pipe threader, and connected couplings and conduit fittings, using wrench.
- Fabricated conduit support brackets from strap iron strips, using hacksaw, shaping dies, hammer, and punch.
- Secured the brackets to bulkheads with the screws and bolts and pulled wires though conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals.
- Stripped insulation from wire ended, used wire stripping pliers.
- Ties or screws wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Line Leader/Weekend Supervisor/Forklift Driver
Magna Composite
Salisbury
02.2005 - 06.2008
- Troubleshoot processes and equipment.
- Ensured compliance to establish standards and achieved production and quality goals.
- Coordinated raw material and intermediate product movements.
- Enforced maintenance activities including the issuance of Hazardous Work Permits.
- Provided positive performance coaching/supervision and communication with hourly employees.
- Ensured staffing levels were adequate to maintain required production and workflow, prior to approving employee leave requests.
- Constantly worked to improve processes.
- Optimized employee workflow, and ensured production deadlines and goals were met.
- Tracked inventory levels and ordered supplies in a timely manner.
- Ensured that facility equipment was properly maintained and coordinated maintenance as needed.
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Salisbury High
01.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Access
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Word
- SAP
Certification
RCRA / DOT
Timeline
Hazardous waste operator
Henkel
02.2022 - Current
Chemical Operator
Henkel
07.2016 - 02.2022
Machine Operator
Durafiber
02.2013 - 07.2016
Electrician Helper 4
The Shaw Group In.
06.2008 - 11.2012
Line Leader/Weekend Supervisor/Forklift Driver
Magna Composite
02.2005 - 06.2008
H.S. Diploma -
Salisbury High