Joe Cooper
Hastings, Flaxmere ,HKB
Summary
I am an honest hard working individual that works well with others or able to work very well on my own also. I believe in the values an strength of family both at home an my career. I like to set myself goals an strive to achieve them. I care an appreciate others an thier opinions. I am law abiding citizens, an I do not have a criminal record. I enjoy life.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Laborer
Team Work Limited
Hastings, HKB
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive problem-solving and open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Improved project efficiency by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication with team members.
- Displayed strong attention to detail in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials to ensure precise fit and alignment in finished projects.
A Grade Meat Processor
Progressive Meats Ltd
Hastings
10.2014 - 01.2021
- Maintained sharpness of tools for precise cuts and optimal safety during meat processing tasks.
- Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to stay current on industry trends and best practices for meat processing operations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work
- Streamlined processes for increased productivity while maintaining high-quality output across various cuts of meat
- Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting
- Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Inspected equipment, checking for proper functioning and safety.
Knife Operator
Randwick Meats Ltd
Lower Hutt, WGN
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Expedited order fulfillment by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to project timelines or customer requests.
- Actively participated in team meetings, providing valuable input that contributed to overall improvements in the production process.
- Maximized output by optimizing machine settings for various materials and thicknesses.
- Contributed to waste reduction initiatives through careful material handling and efficient cutting techniques.
- Developed excellent communication skills while working closely with supervisors, colleagues, and clients, ensuring smooth workflow processes.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
- Operated cutters, forklifts and hand tools to manage production
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached, or bent and lifted up to Number pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving to maintain efficient flow of materials and finished goods.
- Used machinery with standardized approach to maximize quality of cuts
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of quality products within established deadlines.
A Grade Meat Processor
Taylor Preston Limited
Wellington, WGN
06.2000 - 03.2012
- Maintained sharpness of tools for precise cuts and optimal safety during meat processing tasks.
- Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to stay current on industry trends and best practices for meat processing operations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Ensured consistent product quality by adhering to strict sanitation standards and company guidelines.
- Mitigated risk of cross-contamination by strictly adhering to company guidelines on separation protocols for different types of meats.
- Supported efficient workflow by promptly identifying equipment malfunctions and facilitating quick repairs or replacements as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing streamlined meat processing techniques.
- Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
Education
Wairoa College
Wairoa, HKBForklift Operator -
Employment Plus
Porirua, WGN10.2010
Skills
*Driver: Experience with vehicles an licensed to drive up to class 2
*Driver: Experience an endorsed to operate forklifts rated 1500 kgs at 500 mm load center
*Agricultural: basic knowledge an experience with farming an work surrounding it This includes fencing, shearing an animal welfare Farm land an machinery maintenance,
*Horticulture: Squash, kiwifruit, apple an grapes picking/grading strawberry raised bed an planting construction Maize an popcorn production this includes packaging an bulk orders for delivery An currently Grader Driver for the produce an production of Beetroot
Timeline
Contract Laborer
Team Work Limited
04.2021 - Current
A Grade Meat Processor
Progressive Meats Ltd
10.2014 - 01.2021
Knife Operator
Randwick Meats Ltd
07.2013 - 10.2013
A Grade Meat Processor
Taylor Preston Limited
06.2000 - 03.2012
Wairoa College
Forklift Operator -
Employment Plus