Line Worker at Dale Farm (2014-09 – 2019-12)
- Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment on the production line.
- Setting up machines, monitoring their performance, and adjusting as needed to ensure the efficient and continuous processing of dairy products.
- Responsible for monitoring the quality of the dairy products being processed.
- Adhere to quality control standards and procedures to ensure that products meet specific quality and safety requirements.
- Packaging of dairy products, which includes filling containers, sealing them.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent contamination.
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, work areas, and tools as part of their daily routine.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Wearing (PPE) and following safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Cooperate with colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient production process.
- Maintain records related to production output, quality control checks.
- Compliance with food safety and quality regulations, as well as company policies.
Production Operative at Avondale Foods (2004-01 – 2014-09)
- Prepare a range of products that meet company standards.
- Working within various areas of the chilled factory the job role will vary from preparing, making, and packing quality food products.
- Process raw materials by manual operation and with the use of food processing machinery in line with quality and department procedures always
- To label products ensuring that all details, i.e., date are accurate.
- To pack final products into boxes/crates as per customer requirements
- To complete required quality sheets and production documentations accurately
Shirt Manufacturer at Shirtmakers Guild (1998-01 – 2004-01)
- Operate industrial sewing machines to assemble and stitch together shirt components.
- Read and interpret sewing patterns and follow instructions to ensure the correct size and style.
- Perform quality checks on finished garments to identify and address defects or inconsistencies.
- Use cutting machines to cut fabric and other materials into shirt components based on provided patterns and measurements.
- Maintain and calibrate cutting equipment to ensure precise and efficient cutting.
- Organize and label cut components for use in the production process.
- Inspect shirts at various stages of production to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Identify and document any defects or deviations from quality specifications.
- Recommend adjustments or rework to maintain product quality.
- Ensure that safety regulations and company policies are followed in the production area.
- Create or modify patterns for shirts based on design specifications.
Sales Assistant at Lismona Wear
Worked as a Sales Assistant for Cordners Shoes. Also worked on the family farm, helping when available.
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