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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sam Welsford

Sam Welsford

Greymouth,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat Process Worker

ANZCO Foods
Kokiri
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment by adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
  • Ensured that all wastage was disposed off properly following standard regulations related to waste management practices.
  • Participated actively in the training sessions conducted by the supervisors regarding safe handling techniques of meat products.
  • Cleaned, trimmed and sliced meat products with precision using sharp hand tools and machinery.
  • Butchered carcasses to remove unwanted components and prepare for further processing.

Packer Operator

Silverferns Farms
Hokitika
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Ensured compliance with quality assurance standards throughout the packing process.
  • Used hand tools such as box cutters, tape dispensers, staplers, scales. as needed.
  • Operated automated packaging machinery to package goods according to company specifications.
  • Identified defective packages by visually inspecting contents against packing list before sealing cartons.

Trainee Agricultural Mechinary Technician

Agripro Limited
Kaiata
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performed regular maintenance on tractors, combines and other agricultural equipment by checking fluid levels, replacing filters and lubricating parts.
  • Replaced faulty bearings, seals and gaskets during rebuilds as needed.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized testing equipment such as multi-meters, pressure gauges and diagnostic computers.
  • Assisted with the installation of hydraulics lines on various pieces of farm equipment.
  • Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
  • Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.

Trainee Commercial Vehicle Technician

Cable Price New Zealand
Greymouth
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties relating to commercial vehicle repairs, maintenance and diagnostic.
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
  • Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
  • Performed routine maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, tune-ups, filters replacements.
  • Repaired radiators by changing hoses or flushing out sediment build up.
  • Tested components to ensure proper functioning.
  • Checked fluid levels of steering gear box, brake system, clutch system and coolant systems.
  • Ensured that work was completed within set time frames while adhering to quality standards.

Checkout Operator

Countdown
Greymouth
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Processed special orders promptly according to customer requests.
  • Ensured that all promotional materials were properly displayed at checkout counters.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Operated point-of-sale terminals to record customer purchases.

Work Experience

Cabel Price
Greymouth, Westcoast
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provided technical support during maintenance of Commercial Vehicles by identifying solutions for operational problems.
  • Maintained records of all activities related to mechanical engineering projects.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting existing designs to identify potential issues or areas of improvement.

Education

Automotive Engineering - Automotive Engineering

Mito
New Zealand
01-2024

High School Diploma -

Greymouth High School
Greymouth
11-2020

Skills

  • Meat processing
  • Hygiene compliance
  • Waste management
  • Precision cutting
  • Quality assurance
  • Automated machinery operation
  • Safety protocols
  • Time management
  • Knife handling skills
  • Workplace safety
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Hand-eye coordination

Affiliations

  • Sport-oriented, with both winter and summer sports (volleyball and basketball)
  • Passion for the West Coast community
  • DIY and craftsmanship hobbies, including metal and wood crafts
  • interests in recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, etc

Accomplishments

  • Te Tai Poutini; Gateway Student of the Year
  • Excelled in sports, making men's West Coast at 14 years old, and received numerous sportsmanship awards across multiple sporting communities

Certification

  • Full New Zealand License
  • F endorsement, with OSH endorsement

Timeline

Meat Process Worker

ANZCO Foods
03.2025 - Current

Packer Operator

Silverferns Farms
02.2025 - 03.2025

Trainee Agricultural Mechinary Technician

Agripro Limited
03.2024 - 11.2024

Trainee Commercial Vehicle Technician

Cable Price New Zealand
06.2021 - 03.2024

Checkout Operator

Countdown
12.2020 - 04.2021

Work Experience

Cabel Price
03.2020 - 10.2020

Automotive Engineering - Automotive Engineering

Mito

High School Diploma -

Greymouth High School

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