Experienced with batching processes, ensuring accurate material measurements and mixing. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain workflow and consistency. Knowledge of quality control techniques and safety protocols in production settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Batcher
Southwest Specialty Food, Inc.
07.2023 - 01.2025
Operated forklift safely to pick up and move loads.
Managed inventory levels to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials for batch production.
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the batching department by encouraging open communication and idea-sharing among team members.
Crushed and weighed raw materials for batches.
Cleaned and organized batching and raw materials area.
Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing batching processes and equipment settings.
Performed hand adds, bulk batching and weighed ups batching functions.
Provided technical support to other departments regarding batch-related issues or concerns.
Conducted regular equipment maintenance to minimize downtime and extend machinery lifespan.
Ensured adherence to company policies and relevant regulations while executing daily operations within the batching department.
Improved communication between departments by establishing clear lines of responsibility during the batching process.
Streamlined record-keeping procedures, ensuring accurate documentation of batch data for regulatory compliance.
Re-blended partial drums or bags for batches before being moved.
Operated bulk batching systems following safety rules and procedures .
Operated food production equipment safely and responsibly for quality output.
Complied with food storage and handling procedures for safe, hygienic operations.
Worked in production to improve efficiency.
Maintained ingredients and supplies inventories, enabling timely stock replenishment.
Selected correct ingredients and garnishes according to recipe specifications.
Recorded food production data to enable performance monitoring.
Assembled and packaged food items securely to meet company standards.
Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
Packaged food items for shipment and organized orders for delivery.
Monitored food production and quality control to achieve agreed standards.
Discarded expired food items and disposed of waste for hygienic food preparation environments.
Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
Receiving Clerk/Stock Clerk/Machine Operator
Core-Mark International
03.2001 - 07.2022
Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
Increased warehouse productivity by training new staff members on Receiving Clerk duties and best practices.
Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
Fostered team-oriented environment, training new operators on machinery and best practices.
Maintained meticulous records of machine performance and maintenance activities, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Ensured high-quality output, rigorously inspecting products to meet quality standards.
Increased production efficiency by meticulously calibrating machinery before each shift.