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How to write a process operator resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the process operator role.
Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.
Step 2: Include your years of experience in process operator-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.
Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.
Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some process operator interviews.Please upload your resume so Zippia’s job hunt AI can draft a summary statement for you.
List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
- Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
- Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a process operator resume:
- Safety Procedures
- Preventative Maintenance
- Team-Oriented Environment
- Ladders
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Basic Math
- Safety Rules
- GMP
- Math
- Good Communication
- Distillation
- CIP
- Quality Products
- Process Equipment
- Quality Checks
- Control Room
- PPE
- Control Systems
- Centrifuges
- Quality Standards
- FDA
- Production Equipment
- Production Process
- Dryers
- ISO
- Process Control
- DCS
- Plant Operations
- PLC
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How to structure your work experience
Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.
Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the process operator.
How to write process operator experience bullet points
Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.
- Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
- What were your responsibilities or goals?
- How did you accomplish them?
- Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )
Here are great bullet points from process operator resumes:
Work history example #1
Process Operator
Kelly Services
- Inspected product to insure it met quality, GMP and SOP requirements.
- Followed all OSHA requirements by utilizing proper PPE and safe work methods.
- Adhered to all SOPS, cGMPs, plant safety, and documentation systems requirements Cleaned equipment and work area.
- Authored corrective action and preventive action reports for compliance with company safety and FDA guidelines.
- Maintained efficient operation of equipment reducing downtime and ensured compliance with ISO14001 regulations.
Work history example #2
Dryer Operator
Wells Fargo
- Purged, prepared, and shipped collateral files and documents to proper custodians using FedEx and UPS.
- Demonstrated respect and participated as a shared responsible team member.
- Prepped, Imaged/scanned and indexed Wells Fargo Financial document's to be added to the computer imaging system.
- Participated in a Diversity Engagement Focus Group, identifying any barriers to full involvement.
- Helped supervisor with escalated account situations whether by returning phones call or addressing email request.
Work history example #3
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Express Services
- Used FIFO to keep product rotated efficiently.
- Replenished orders Operated Sit Down forklift
- Operated laser cutting machine, that cut plastic fans to certain size of customers request.
- Managed end to end Assembly Line production of products that were accounted for and prepared/wrapped to be placed on moving truck.
- Operated forklifts to pick up and deliver boxes of Nokia parts and components in a 250,000 sq.
Work history example #4
Assistant Operator
Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Operated CNC press brake; created programs for parts with no existing program; measured for quality against desired tolerances.
- Documented production and communicated significant events to supervisors and other shifts Documented finished goods and provided quality assurance.
- Inspected strut and shock assemblies for leaks, weld and paint defects; capped and labeled completed strut and shock assemblies
- Utilized hand tools as, trimming knives, clippers, etc.
- Followed and consistently made every effort to improve SOP's, GMP's & OSHA's guidelines for safety
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Add an education section to your resume
The education section should display your highest degree first.
Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries from process operator resumes:
Certificate in business
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
2006 - 2007
Highlight your process operator certifications on your resume
Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.
Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.
Here are some of the best certifications to have on process operator resumes:
- Chemical Process Operator Certificate
- OSHA Safety Certificate
- Forklift Safety and Inspector
- International Accredited Business Accountant (IABA)