Work History
Tyson Prepared Foods, Waterloo, IA
*/**/**** - */**/2023
Raw Cooler Operator / Management
Support Lead
September 2009 - January 2023
Offload product from tractor trailers and transport to designated area
Continuously reviewing of cooling operations to ensure best practices are in place and being adhered to
Conduct raw cooler inventory as needed utilizing a scanner system
Transport raw materials from cooler to appropriate production line
Coordinate production timelines with transportation to increase production efficiency
Electronically manage inventory and production timelines
Oversee operators assigned to the raw cooler to maintain a safe climate and increase productivity
Report performance metrics, safety concerns and raw product issues to appropriate personnel
Maintain a clean and organized workspace, keeping documentations of critical suppliers as directed
Oversee employee’s performance and provide guidance and support
Wolfking Operator & Raw/Frozen
Grinder Operator
September 1995 - September 2009
Assemble equipment according to protocols and ensure proper functioning before use
Conduct ongoing quality checks to certify production meets company quality standards
Perform equipment changes on production lines to achieve optimal safety standards
Keeping open communication with other production lines to improve output and safety
Process fresh and frozen product accurately and according to customer's order specifications
Follow and promote all safety standards within the operation line
Sanitation Technician
September 1994 - September 1995
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of industrial food processing and cooking machinery
Maintain adherence to sanitation operation procedures, enforcing all safety rules and regulations to OSHA standards
Complete pre-operational inspection checklist of equipment and sanitation to company’s regulations
Record and report any damaged or malfunctioning in machinery to appropriate personnel
Responsible for disassembling, cleaning and sanitizing of all food-processing equipment
U Need - A - Car Wash, Waterloo, IA
Supervisor
September 1993 - September 1994
Identifying development needs with staff
Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints and resolving problems with customers
Wash Attendant
September 1991 - September 1993
Cleaning customer’s cars inside and out safely and thoroughly
Drive customer's vehicle safely into and through wash area
Glen's construction and remodeling
Bobcat operator/assistant carpenter
June 1990-September 1991
Operate Bobcat using attention to detail and safety
Assist with remodeling and carpentry tasks
Utilizes hand and power tools as directed and with safety as a priority
Skills
Inventory scanner system
Bobcat operator
Industrial food processing/cooking machine operator/sanitization
Management of staff
Received Personal Safety Awards
Forklift operator
Education / Courses
High School Diploma; Waterloo West High School, Waterloo, IA
Trained in Professional Conduct in the Workplace
PIT operators license:
Stand up forklift
Sit down forklift
Mule