TARANJOT SINGH
AUCKLAND,AUK
Summary
Experienced machine operator with 10+ years in production environments, skilled in process control, control panels, and equipment monitoring. Strong focus on food safety procedures, quality checks, and safe, efficient line operations.
Ability to work with large and small teams and manage them.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
New Zealand Starch
Penrose, Auckland
05.2024 - Current
- Operated starch processing equipment in New Zealand Starch production environment.
- Monitored control panels and adjusted settings for steady plant operation.
- Loaded raw materials into processing lines following site procedures.
- Worked in various departments. Glucose, Oil Expelling, Steeping Starch
- Followed health and safety procedures across warehouse and production tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of the company.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Machine Operator
Danone
AIRPORT, AUCKLAND
03.2016 - 04.2024
- Monitored machine settings and adjusted controls during production runs to keep line operations on track.
- Checked product quality for seal integrity, fill level, and label accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment following Danone food safety procedures.
- Logged line checks, downtime, and changeover tasks in production records.
- Performed changeovers for different product sizes and packaging formats.
- Reported mechanical issues to maintenance and production supervisors.
- Supported team members during startup, shutdown, and shift handoffs.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Trained new operators and implemented a new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Auckland, NZ01-2011
Skills
- Process control
- Production machinery
- Control panels
- Food safety procedures
- Line changeovers
- Quality inspection
- Chemical safety
- Production records
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Training support
- Chemical handling
- Analytical thinking
- Safety compliance
- Production procedures
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Machine operation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- forklift
- Class A Full
Affiliations
- Gym
- Soccer
- Hiking
Timeline
Operator
New Zealand Starch
05.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Danone
03.2016 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
High School