Patrick Jordan
Operations Manager at Stemilt World Famous Compost and Stemilt Organic Recycling Center at Kyle Mathison Orchards Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Compost Facility Operator
Washington Organic Recycling CouncilOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CPR Certification
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Experience
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Kyle Mathison Orchards Inc
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager at Stemilt World Famous Compost and Stemilt Organic Recycling Center
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Oct 2016 - Present
-Manage a 13-acre compost operation that produced nearly 20,000 tons of compost per year.-Manage an organic recycling center that collects 45,000 cubic yards of green waste per year.-Handle logistics and create schedules for facility operations including grinding, transportation, feedstock additions, compost production process, as well as equipment maintenance.-Modify the compost operation from a windrow turning method to a hybrid system including aerated static piles.-Complete and assist with permitting with local health districts, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Department of Ecology, and the United States Department of Agriculture.-Keep records and complete reports for the Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and the Chelan-Douglas Health District. -Record keeping of feedstocks, row composition, compost cycle status and finished product.-Compost quality control.-Manage between eight and 23 employees, depending on the season. -Record and submit employee hours via Field Clock application.-Procure a variety of feedstocks including horse and cow manure, yard waste, culled fruit, as well as compost amendments such as soft rock phosphate and limestone.-Analyze lab results and adjust operations to optimize compost composition.-Use and train others to use heavy equipment such as a Peterson horizontal grinder, self-propelled windrow turner, pull behind windrow turner, Vermeer elevator turner, front loader, backhoe, skid steer, 10-speed water truck, forklift, excavator, and roller.-Conduct monthly safety meetings.-Coordinate with Waste Management and the local public utility district to create and put in place agreements for use of the public's organic waste.-Utilize best odor mitigation practices, including installing and integrating Piian Systems' odor neutralizing system.-Leachate and stormwater collection and control, as well as record keeping. Show less
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Heavy Equipment Operator, Salesman and Customer Relations
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
-Sell compost to the public.-Provide excellent customer service.-Establish pricing based on customer’s organic material contribution.-Take payments and create invoices for account holders.-Communicate with customers via phone, email and in-person.-Assist the main office with account collection.-Supervise customer activity.-Use Microsoft Excel for data collection and entry.-Make daily deposits and complete reconciling.-Maintain Stemilt Organic Recycling Center's social media and online presence.-Promote, market and sell Stemilt World Famous Compost.-Record equipment usage and maintenance.-Maintain safe compost piles by regulating temperature.-Implement odor control practices.-Use front loader to move debris and load compost for customers.-Work in both an office and outdoor setting.-Keep office and job site organized and aesthetically pleasing. Show less
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Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Board Of Directors Member
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
-Participate in the Legislative committee, Regulator Operator Training (ROT) committee, and Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT) committees. -Assist with annual CFOT training event. -Participate in the Legislative committee, Regulator Operator Training (ROT) committee, and Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT) committees. -Assist with annual CFOT training event.
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C&M Packing
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East Wenatchee, WA
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Assistant Supervisor/Seasonal Night Shift Ticketer
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Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
-Work 40-60 hours per week in the cold storage room. -Supervise cold room employees and operations. -Inventory fruit. -Ensure label accuracy. -Help stack boxes when needed. -Ticket pallets for shipment. -Reconcile inventory. -Work 40-60 hours per week in the cold storage room. -Supervise cold room employees and operations. -Inventory fruit. -Ensure label accuracy. -Help stack boxes when needed. -Ticket pallets for shipment. -Reconcile inventory.
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Central Washington Hospital and Clinics
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Nutrition Technician
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Dec 2011 - Aug 2013
-Participated in a Kaizen Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW). -Product inventory. -Prepare meals for patients based on recorded dietary needs. -Be aware of patient allergies and special needs. -Work with RNs and CNAs to ensure patient safety. -Navigate hospital to deliver patient personalized meals. -Clean and maintain machines, cafeteria, kitchen and dish room area. -Be empathetic with patients while maintaining a professional demeanor. -Participated in a Kaizen Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW). -Product inventory. -Prepare meals for patients based on recorded dietary needs. -Be aware of patient allergies and special needs. -Work with RNs and CNAs to ensure patient safety. -Navigate hospital to deliver patient personalized meals. -Clean and maintain machines, cafeteria, kitchen and dish room area. -Be empathetic with patients while maintaining a professional demeanor.
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Education
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Wenatchee Valley College