Pick a clean, single-column template for an Ash Conveyor Operator. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent operating and safety roles show first.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of relevant experience. Use two pages only if you have long, directly relevant work history and certifications.
Choose an ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers so scanners and humans read easily.
Leave enough white space. Use consistent line spacing and margins to make your document easy to scan. Simple formatting beats creative designs for both hiring teams and ATS.
Avoid complex tables, multiple columns, and embedded images. Those elements often break parsing and hide key details like certifications or safety training.
Use standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications, Education. Put OSHA or plant-specific certifications in a Certifications heading so ATS picks them up.
List measurable outcomes when you can. Note throughput numbers, downtime reduction, or safety improvements in short bullets under each job.
Common mistakes to avoid: long dense paragraphs, inconsistent date formats, and nonstandard fonts. Don’t overuse color or graphics that confuse parsers.