Customer Service Quality Control

Donald J. Assmann

***** *. ******* ****, ******** AZ 85374

Email: ********@*****.***

Phone: (712) -310-9854

OBJECTIVE: Experienced and Exceptionally Talented Butcher / Fabrication Foreman with over thirty years experience in cutting, trimming, and preparing consumer-sized portions of meat. Looking for an opportunity to work for a reputable company where the skills and talents I posses’ will be of value.

EDUCATION: Harlan Community High School, Harlan, IA. 1976 Graduate.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 30 Years’ Experience as Specialty Butcher. Completed food handlers training

Conducted Training Programs on Butchering (Meat Cutting / Deboning / Other)

Strong Leadership and Customer Service Skills.

Ability to successfully work, manage, and motivate others by leading by example in a fast-paced team environment

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Loading Dock Operator: 2012-Present

Panama Transfer, Panama IA

Holds commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Operates fork lift and transport pallets to appropriate locations in the warehouse

Prepare warehouse inventory for transport.

Plant Supervisor: 2008-2012:

Superior Midwest Foods LLC, Harlan, IA (Formerly Jim’s Wholesale Meats)

Oversee plant operations and equipment operation

Manage teams responsible for successful batch mixtures of meatballs and patties for Trader Joe’s locations.

Troubleshoot equipment mechanical failures. Provide routine maintenance and repair / clean up on all cooking and packaging machines.

Holds commercial driver’s license for emergency deliveries

Fabrication Foreman / Senior Specialty Butcher: 1989-2008:

Jim’s Wholesale Meats, Harlan, IA

Fabrication Foreman and Specialty Butcher

Portion Control Manager- Included Quality Control Management.

Specialized in any cuts for wholesale and retail distribution especially rib eyes, filets, and sirloins.

Worked all aspects of order fulfillment which includes sawing, cutting, shrink wrapping, packaging and shipping.

Quality Inspector for retail products. Tasks included the checking for fat content, weight, length, accuracy and temperature.

Quality Control Inspector: 1976-1989:

Dubuque Packing, Denison IA

Utility Lead- performed all jobs related to cutting and packaging at beef fabrication plant assembly line.

Quality Control Inspector – Duties included measuring products, fat content verification, and approval of correct labeling

Performed routine duties such as cleaning scales, maintaining knives and saws for department.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Currently own and operate family farm in Iowa for the past 35 Years. Operate and maintain all farm equipment and care for livestock. Possess an in-depth animal knowledge while working at Harlan Veterinary Clinic where duties performed included but not limited to vaccinations, medical procedures, and routine animal care appointments.

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