Tom Kendrick

Born and raised in Whanganui New Zealand. Recently moved back to Wanganui after living in the UK for 3 years and currently seeking employment. I am a reliable and trustworthy person with a history of good work ethic and willing to develop new skills. Currently working at Proliant Health and Biologicals in Feilding however looking for something a bit closer to home

Production Technician - Proliant Health and Biologicals - Feilding, MWT

(2026-07)

• Executed transportation to various farms in the Manawatu area for colostrum collection.
• Labeling and filling out paperwork for different colostrum batches

Production Operative/ Residuals Team leader - Sofina Foods - Coalville, Leicestershire UK

(2024-09 - 2026-06)

• Led team in daily production activities and ensured operational efficiency.
• Trained new employees on safety protocols and best practices for food handling.
• Coordinated workflow among team members to meet production schedules.

Warehouse Picker/Packer Operator - DHL Coalville - Coalville, UK

(2023-02 - 2024-09)

• Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently pick and organize products.
• Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
• Collaborated with team members to meet daily picking targets.

Aluminum Fabricator - Wight Aluminium - Castlecliff, Whanganui

(2021-10 - 2022-12)

• Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
• Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
• Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
• Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing and removing impurities from raw materials.

Team Leader/Butcher/Saw Operator - Affco Castlecliff - Castlecliff, Wanganui

(2016-02 - 2021-10)

• Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
• Processed beef, pork and lamb for freezer storage.
• Butchered carcasses to remove unwanted components and prepare for further processing.
• Vacuum-packed and labeled products for institutional use or sale to consumers.
• Used powered equipment such as saws, knives and skinner machines to complete efficient meat processing.
• Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies, and various types of meat cuts.
• Prepared ground meat using grinder.
• Monitored employee use of machinery mincers.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
• Ocassional forklift driving

Packer/ Knifehand - The Mad Butcher Wanganui - City Centre, Whanganui

(2010-02 - 2015-11)

• Processed beef, pork and chicken.
• Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
• Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
• Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
• Cut, wrapped, weighed, and labeled orders for customers.
• Increased product sales through effective merchandising and product displays.

NCEA Level 1 & 2 - Whanganui High School (2009-12)