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David Mariner

Whanganui,New Zealand

Summary

Dynamic and resilient Yardsman/Butcher with over 7 years at Affco Land Meats, mastering meat cutting precision and fostering teamwork. Excelled in food safety, reducing material waste significantly, and enhancing yard efficiency. Known for adaptability and exceptional hand-eye coordination, I thrive in high-pressure environments, ensuring top-notch product presentation and safety. I am extremely excited for a new challenge and to improve myself, throwing myself out there to look for the job that may yet be the career I need.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Yardsman / Butcher

Affco Land Meats
09.2016 - 09.2024
  • Worked for 7+ years learnt a lot and gained a lot of experience and attitude of what it takes to be hard worker especially in these challenging line of work.
  • Team work and great communication are essential in such a role.
  • Great experience in working under pressure as well as resilient in any situation.
  • Main focus as a meat processor is good food safety practice also health and safety aswell.
  • Worked with cattle in the yard recieving and pening the stock to cleaning and pushing up for slaughter.
  • Reduced material waste by properly handling, sorting, and storing materials in designated areas according to company guidelines.
  • Enhanced yard organization by implementing efficient space utilization strategies and inventory management techniques.
  • Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for recycling or repurposing unused materials within the yard.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.

Education

NZQA Level 3, - Diploma

Whanganui High School
Whanganui, MWT
12.2016

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat Cutting
  • Safety practices
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Maintaining sharp tools
  • Concentration
  • Product presentation
  • Meat cutting precision
  • Management
  • Adaptability to Change

Accomplishments

  • Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
  • Managed and oversaw the training and hiring of various meat-processing employees.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Yardsman / Butcher

Affco Land Meats
09.2016 - 09.2024

NZQA Level 3, - Diploma

Whanganui High School
David Mariner