Kaden Hessman
Bentonville
Summary
Versatile professional with experience in manufacturing, equipment operation, and customer-focused roles. Currently working as a Blown Film Extruder Operator, skilled in machine setup, preventative maintenance, quality checks, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Proficient in MES, SAP, and Zontec for production and quality monitoring, and trained in safe operation of forklifts, hoists, pallet lifts, and roll carts. Previous experience in customer service and stock management developed strong teamwork, efficiency, and problem-solving skills, ensuring a safety-first mindset and consistent delivery of high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Process Operator
Glad Manufacturing
01.2025 - Current
- Operate and monitor blown film extrusion towers, ensuring consistent production quality and compliance with specifications.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance including cleaning, screen changes, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues to keep production running efficiently.
- Conduct quality checks on film output, adjusting settings as needed to meet thickness, clarity, and strength requirements.
- Utilize MES, SAP, and Zontec systems for production monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance.
- Safely operate forklifts, hoists, pallet lifts, and roll carts to transport raw materials and finished products.
- Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety, following lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and company safety standards.
- Support safe manufacturing practices by following standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Host/Service
The Buttered Biscuit
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Greet guests warmly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and efficient seating process.
- Facilitate seamless communication between kitchen and dining area, enhancing service quality.
- Manage reservation system, optimizing table turnover and guest satisfaction.
- Address and resolve guest inquiries promptly, improving overall customer experience.
- Collaborate with team to maintain cleanliness and organization in high-traffic environment.
Team Member
Walmart
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered personalized shopping assistance, resolved customer issues, and advised on product alternatives to boost satisfaction and retention.
- Processed high-volume transactions accurately, resolving drawer discrepancies and maintaining organized checkout areas.
- Streamlined order fulfillment and substitution processes, reducing completion time and improving customer experience.
- Restocked shelves efficiently, managed fragile items to reduce loss, and ensured aisles were clean and safe for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to process shipments quickly, reducing stock replenishment time.
- Operated store equipment safely while maintaining strong standards of organization and workplace safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bentonville West High School
Centerton, AR05.2024
Skills
- Operational planning
- Effective organization
- Attention to Detail
- Skill integration
- Stock Management
- Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Technical troubleshooting
Timeline
Technical Process Operator
Glad Manufacturing
01.2025 - Current
Host/Service
The Buttered Biscuit
07.2024 - 01.2025
Team Member
Walmart
02.2022 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Bentonville West High School
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