Matthew Thompson
Van Buren
Summary
Experienced packaging professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety standards. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting production goals and adjusting to changing needs. Proven ability to contribute effectively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Line Operator
Planters Peanut
08.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery for peanut processing, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
- Monitored production lines for efficiency, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to uphold product specifications and reduce defects in production.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Smokehouse Technician
Osceola Foods
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Followed and complied with HACCP and USDA guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Operated food production equipment safely and responsibly for quality output.
- Cultural excellence committee member.
Engineering Technician
Terracon Consultants
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with engineers to analyze data and provide technical support for project development.
- Contributed to the preparation of reports detailing project progress and compliance with standards.
- Evaluated concrete, soil, and masonry projects, identifying potential issues and ensuring adherence to project specifications.
City of Ames
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Project start-up and closeouts including pre and post walkthroughs.
- Daily meetings with Engineers to update progress of projects.
- Daily checkups with prime and subcontractors.
- Weekly meetings with the city to coordinate driveway-street closure notices.
- Supervision of water main testing, grade checks and proof rolls.
- DOT audits, concrete testing and quantity measurements.
Hamm Companies
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Heavy equipment operation-road grading.
- Quality control -Aggregate and Asphalt.
- Storm sewer installation.
Traffic Operations Intern
Missouri Department of Transportation
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Road safety audits.
- Stoplight timing.
- Crash diagrams and safety audits.
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa01-2022
No Degree - Associates of Science
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa01-2019
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines, Iowa05-2017
Skills
- Knowledge in AS400
- Safety and compliance
- Label verification
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machine setup
- Sanitation practices
Certification
- Iowa DOT PCC Technician 1
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician-Grade 1
- Iowa DOT Soils Technician 1
Timeline
Packaging Line Operator
Planters Peanut
08.2025 - Current
Smokehouse Technician
Osceola Foods
11.2023 - 08.2025
City of Ames
05.2022 - 12.2022
Engineering Technician
Terracon Consultants
03.2022 - 11.2023
Hamm Companies
05.2021 - 08.2021
Traffic Operations Intern
Missouri Department of Transportation
05.2020 - 08.2020
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Iowa State University
No Degree - Associates of Science
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School