Ricky Castle
Invercargill,STL
Summary
Dedicated Process Worker with expertise in machine operation, quality control, and workplace safety. Proven ability to maintain high standards and promote operational success through effective teamwork and training.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Process Worker/ Slaughterman
Alliance Lorneville
Lorneville, Invercargill
2008 - Current
- Butchered carcasses for efficient removal of unwanted components before further processing.
- Butchered carcasses to remove unwanted components and prepare for further processing.
- Operated food processing machinery to optimize meat product processing.
- Monitored product quality throughout processing stages to uphold high standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in production areas to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and achieve operational goals.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols to ensure readiness.
- Followed strict safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and ensure employee safety.
- Processed orders accurately while adhering to company policies during entire shift.
Concrete Grooving/Concrete Laborer
Southern Concrete
Invercargill, Invercargill
2006 - 2007
- Operated concrete cutting tools to perform precise cuts on various surfaces.
- Coordinated with project managers to develop and implement effective cutting schedules.
- Performed regular inspections and repairs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Organized and maintained job sites to enhance operational efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery.
- Provided assistance in pouring new sections of concrete structures.
- Installed expansion joints between sections of poured concrete structures.
- Inspected equipment for safe operation prior to use.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Mixed materials such as cement, sand, gravel, and water according to instructions.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe and working condition daily.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on job sites.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors to report project progress and issues.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
Chep pallets/ Forklift and Office duties
Tulloch Transport/ Chep
Invercargill, Invercargill
2001 - 2007
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified customer needs during interactions to deliver personalized solutions.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Proposed innovative solutions that improved team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Leveraged software and tools to improve process efficiency and enhance performance.
Education
Information Technology
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ11.2021
Building And Construction
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ11.2001
Music
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ11.2000
Design And Visual Arts
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ11.1999
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control analysis
- Packaging techniques
- Knife handling skills
- Workplace safety
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Meat packaging
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Hazard analysis
Timeline
Meat Process Worker/ Slaughterman
Alliance Lorneville
2008 - Current
Concrete Grooving/Concrete Laborer
Southern Concrete
2006 - 2007
Chep pallets/ Forklift and Office duties
Tulloch Transport/ Chep
2001 - 2007
Information Technology
Southern Institute of Technology
Building And Construction
Southern Institute of Technology
Music
Southern Institute of Technology
Design And Visual Arts
Southern Institute of Technology