KEVIN JOHN CLEATUS
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced with operating and maintaining various types of production machinery. Utilizes technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety standards and procedures to maintain secure working environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
VITACO HEALTH LTD
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2022 - Current
- Picking of raw materials according to the SKU, batch and quantities required for manufacturing.
- Complete batch logs and production checklists on daily basis.
- Adjusted machine settings for optimal chocolate temperature and layering of protein bars.
- Conducted start-up and shut-down procedures to ensure efficient operations.
- Ensuring product quality is maintained by complying with company-controlled SOP’s and ensuring cleaning and sanitation schedules of the production rooms and machinery are met.
- Working on the production lines (at various stations), including kitchen, former, enrobing, wrapper and case packer.
- Performed cleaning in place (CIP) on mixers, batch tanks, and enrober.
- Raising any issues that affect or impact on Safety, GMP, Quality, Instruction, and the operation of any equipment and machinery.
- Perform the daily and weekend cleaning on machines and whole plant.
- Participating in line change overs and minor preventive maintenance activities.
- Consistently pack products in accordance with required quality, safety, and specification standards.
- Complete appropriate documentation and planning of workload.
- Strive to achieve and sustain the highest possible product yield through efficient and careful work practices.
Process technician
SYNLAIT MILK LTD
Pokeno, New Zealand
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted dryer and evaporator operator with CIP and production tasks.
- Optimized processing parameters to enhance On Product Time (OPT) and throughput quality.
- Executed regular maintenance on machinery to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
- Maintained and troubleshot production equipment, enhancing product quality.
- Complied with health and safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Followed red line procedures and ensured proper PPE usage at all times.
- Operated Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for effective purification processes.
- Managed lactose plant operations for infant run production.
Education
Bachelors - Food Science
Kerala University
India03-2010
Skills
- Ability to follow instructions and SOP’s
- Good attention in detail
- Physical capability to perform manual tasks
- Reliable and punctual
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Competency in computer systems, including spreadsheets and production documents
Certification
OSH and F Endorsement
Timeline
Machine Operator
VITACO HEALTH LTD
04.2022 - Current
Process technician
SYNLAIT MILK LTD
03.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelors - Food Science
Kerala University
Visa Status
Permanent Residence
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details mentioned here are true to the best of my knowledge.
Kevin John Cleatus