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Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Thomas Crichton Kendrick

Proliant Health and Biologicals
Whanganui,MWT
17
years of professional experience

Date of Birth: 19/09/1991

Born and raised in Whanganui New Zealand. Recently moved back to Wanganui after living in the UK for 3 years and currently seeking employment. I am a reliable and trustworthy person with a history of good work ethic and willing to develop new skills. Currently working at Proliant Health and Biologicals in Feilding however looking for something a bit closer to home

Work History

Production Technician

3 Months
Proliant Health and Biologicals | 07.2026 - Current

Executed transportation to various farms in the Manawatu area for colostrum collection.

Labeling and filling out paperwork for different colostrum batches

Production Operative/ Residuals Team leader

1 Year 9 Months
Sofina Foods | 09.2024 - 06.2026
  • Led team in daily production activities and ensured operational efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and best practices for food handling.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to meet production schedules.

Warehouse Picker/Packer Operator

1 Year 7 Months
DHL Coalville | 02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently pick and organize products.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily picking targets.

Aluminum Fabricator

1 Year 2 Months
Wight Aluminium | 10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.

  • Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
  • Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
  • Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing and removing impurities from raw materials.

Team Leader/Butcher/Saw Operator

5 Years 8 Months
Affco Castlecliff | 02.2016 - 10.2021
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Processed beef, pork and lamb for freezer storage.
  • Butchered carcasses to remove unwanted components and prepare for further processing.
  • Vacuum-packed and labeled products for institutional use or sale to consumers.
  • Used powered equipment such as saws, knives and skinner machines to complete efficient meat processing.
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies, and various types of meat cuts.
  • Prepared ground meat using grinder.
  • Monitored employee use of machinery mincers.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Ocassional forklift driving

Packer/ Knifehand

5 Years 9 Months
The Mad Butcher Wanganui | 02.2010 - 11.2015
  • Processed beef, pork and chicken.
  • Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
  • Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
  • Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed, and labeled orders for customers.
  • Increased product sales through effective merchandising and product displays.

Education

NCEA Level 1 & 2

Whanganui High School | Whanganui | 12-2009

Skills

Friendly
Positive Attitude
PPE Use
Reliable and Trustworthy
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Team Management
People Skills
Organizational Skills
First Aid/CPR
Meat Preparation
Multitasking and Prioritization
Meat Cutting
Product Packaging
Cutting Safety
Staff Training
Teamwork and Collaboration
Team Leadership
Time Management
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Knife Skills
Safe Food Handling
Proper Meat Storage
Weights and Measures
Staff Supervision
De-Boning
Tying and Trimming
Food Production

References

Jack Parker from Affco Castlecliff

Current VA Boning Room Supervisor

Email: james.parker@affco.co.nz

Koert Wegman from Affco Castlecliff

Ex VA Boning Room Supervisor

Email:koertwegman@gmail.com

Ryan Swift from Sofina Foods

Head of HR Department

Email:ryan.swift@sofinafoods.co.uk

Istvan Varga from Sofina Foods

Butchery Manager

Email:vpityu@hotmail.com

Timeline

Production Technician

Proliant Health and Biologicals
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Production Operative/ Residuals Team leader

Sofina Foods
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Warehouse Picker/Packer Operator

DHL Coalville
02.2023 - 09.2024Read More

Aluminum Fabricator

Wight Aluminium
10.2021 - 12.2022Read More

Team Leader/Butcher/Saw Operator

Affco Castlecliff
02.2016 - 10.2021Read More

Packer/ Knifehand

The Mad Butcher Wanganui
02.2010 - 11.2015Read More

Whanganui High School

NCEA Level 1 & 2
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Thomas Crichton Kendrick