Frederick Smith
St. Louis, MO *****
***********@*****.***
Aiming to achieve a challenging and successful career where one can make a significant contribution using innovative ideas, knowledge, skills, and experience with the objective of development and growth of an organization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Compouner
Vi-Jon - Vinita Park, MO
October 2023 to January 2024
• Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts, all day, every day
• Present for work when scheduled is a mandatory function. Work hours may extend beyond normal business hours based upon the workload of the department.
• Compliance to all company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential. Reporting of safety issues is mandatory.
• Weigh and make batches with various types of scales, processing vessels utilizing either manual control of mixer speeds, mix durations and heating/cooling or PLC controlled mixer speeds, mix durations and heating/cooling
• Transfer batches from various types of processing vessels to storage vessels utilizing either manual control of valves, plumbing and pump speeds or PLC controlled valves, plumbing and pump speeds
• Perform cleaning of processing vessels, storage vessels, and transfer plumbing either manually or with PLC controlled CIP (clean-in-place) system, including scheduled line circuit cleaning
• Perform various transactions in SAP to issue raw materials to batches and report finished batches for disposition by QC lab
• Provide the QC lab with batch samples as instructed by formula cards for quality disposition
• Perform daily general housekeeping and specific housekeeping as instructed by management occasionally
• Complete cleaning logs and batch records accurately and timely, as soon as task is performed
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes as required by compounding area to ensure maximum filling up time
• Perform other duties as required
Kitchen Lead (Mixing Room)
Golding Farms Foods - St. Louis, MO
March 2023 to June 2023
• Preform/Assist with mixing/staging of ingredients
• Verify correct ingredients are used in batch, along with correct lot numbers as required of the batch ticket
• Operate assigned equipment per established procedures, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum dumpers
• Proficient use of computer-controlled automation system for delivery of ingredients/product
• Trouble shoot equipment to maintain steady workflow
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work area
• Competent in using the 5-step technique to ensure sanitary and safe product outcomes Production lead (Shells)
ROMA GROCERY - St. Louis, MO
February 2022 to February 2023
• Provide guidance, support, and motivation to the staff.
• Monitor processes, represent the team, and train staff to make sure tasks are performed accurately
• Work with warehouse personal to ensure Staging of batches for the day
• Team building exercises
• Responsible for the kitchen performance relating to safety of employees, quality of product, and keeping food cost low
• Printing batch ticket, job listing, and location sheets for kitchen crew and warehouse/material handlers.
• Completing process orders from production line
• Lead a team of 29
• Familiar with USDA and FDA regulation
Kitchen lead / Mixing room lead
Golding Farms - St. Louis, MO
June 2020 to February 2022
• Preform/Assist with mixing/staging of ingredients
• Verify correct ingredients are used in batch, along with correct lot numbers as required of the batch ticket
• Operate assigned equipment per established procedures, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum dumpers
• Proficient use of computer-controlled automation system for delivery of ingredients/product
• Trouble shoot equipment to maintain steady workflow
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work area
• Competent in using the 5-step technique to ensure sanitary and safe product outcomes Batch Maker/Chemical Processor
Tri Rinse Inc. - St. Louis, MO
November 2018 to March 2020
• Measure various production materials, and pump products into or out of tanks, totes, drums and jugs. When pulling finished goods from totes we would hook up directly to production filler.
• Accurately records production information and material usage and maintains production logs and reports as necessary
• Conducts in-process quality checks and provides samples for analysis when applicable
• Monitors equipment performance and reports deficiencies Education
High school diploma
South County Technical High School - Sunset Hills, MO August 2001 to May 2003
Skills
• Order Picking
• Warehouse Experience (4 years)
• Forklift (4 years)
• Materials Handling (4 years)
• Pallet Jack
• Order Picker
• Load & Unload
• RF Scanner (2 years)
• Reach Truck
• Manufacturing
• Kitchen experience (10+ years)
• Leadership
• Supervising experience (3 years)
• Lean manufacturing
• Analysis skills
• Picking & packing
• Lean
• OSHA
• Quality inspection
• FDA regulations
• Mechanical knowledge
• English
• Food production (3 years)
• Food processing (2 years)
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Forklift
• SAP
• Heavy lifting
• Load & unload
• Leadership
• Supervising experience
• SAP Warehouse Management
• Cooking
• HACCP
• CGMP
• Shipping & Receiving
• Warehouse experience
• Communication skills
• Shift management
• Laboratory experience
• Quality assurance
• Dealership experience
• Typing
• Customer service
• Driving
• Restaurant experience
• Kronos
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Quality control
• Conflict management
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Assessments
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Completed January 2022
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Completed
Manufacturing fit — Completed
August 2022
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Completed
Work motivation — Proficient
February 2023
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
August 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient August 2022
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
February 2023
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
August 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Warehouse shift leader — Proficient
August 2022
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards Full results: Proficient
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Proficient March 2023
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Proficient
Workplace safety — Proficient
January 2023
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
October 2023
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
January 2023
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Manufacturing fit — Proficient
January 2022
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Proficient
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
September 2023
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Construction safety — Proficient
September 2023
Using safe practices while on a construction site
Full results: Proficient
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