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Aaron Greenhow

Springlands,Blenheim

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in the food processing and cleaning industries, notably with Talleys. Proven track record in supervising teams and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in effective task prioritization and maintaining high sanitation standards, while being a reliable team player with strong safety awareness.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

Trade Staff
Tauranga
  • Labouring

Industrial Insulator

Van Dorn Bros/kinleth
Tokaroa
  • Set up and operated fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
  • Installed and secured protective sheet metal to minimize damage and degradation.
  • Installing fiberglass

Painter

Joan Painters
Whangamata

Painting prep and some times mixing chemicals

Mussel Opener/Cleaner

Kono
Riverlands, Blenheim
04.2017 - Current
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Take apart and clean things in the factory
  • Open mussels to a high standard
  • HSR first aider and fire warden

Mussel Opener

Talleys
Blenheim
2025 - 2026
  • Opening mussels to a high standard
  • Health and safety rep
  • First aider

Cleaning Supervisor

Talleys
Blenheim
2020 - 2025
  • Supervised daily cleaning operations to maintain high sanitation standards.
  • Trained staff on effective use of cleaning equipment and safety protocols.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed cleaning schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.

Cleaning Supervisor/Manager

Kono
Blenheim
2017 - 2020
  • Supervised cleaning staff to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Trained new employees on cleaning techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain cleanliness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure availability.

Mussel Opener

North Island Mussel
Greerton, Tauranga
05.2013 - 04.2017
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Opening mussels to high standards
  • Acting as 2ic part time mostly preparing knives and small goods for start of shift
  • Worked in most areas opening grading packing and bail store

Bakers Assistant/labourer

Goodman Fielder NZ
Greerton, Tauranga
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Working with numbers and paperwork to completed orders
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks
  • Filled in as leader on some Saturdays

Education

Putaruru High School
Putaruru

Skills

Good at working in a team

Reliable

Safety awareness (health and safety rep for Kono and Talleys)

Certification

  • Forklift Certificate
  • Silvercard EWP
  • Working at heights
  • Chemical handling and Storage
  • HSCCP supervisor training
  • HSR level 1 and 2
  • First Aid training
  • Leadership training
  • Pay global training
  • Seafood processing level 1 to 3

Timeline

Mussel Opener/Cleaner

Kono
04.2017 - Current

Mussel Opener

North Island Mussel
05.2013 - 04.2017

Bakers Assistant/labourer

Goodman Fielder NZ
05.2011 - 05.2013

Laborer

Trade Staff

Industrial Insulator

Van Dorn Bros/kinleth

Painter

Joan Painters

Mussel Opener

Talleys
2025 - 2026

Cleaning Supervisor

Talleys
2020 - 2025

Cleaning Supervisor/Manager

Kono
2017 - 2020

Putaruru High School
Aaron Greenhow