VIRGILIO JR RIOTOTAR

• Operated machinery for Chicken Processing and Packaging, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Conducted quality checks on products to maintain high standards of freshness and cleanliness.
• Enhanced product quality through consistent compliance with hygiene and sanitation regulations.
• Increased overall productivity with thorough equipment maintenance, timely cleaning, and regular sharpening of tools.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining clear communication channels and promoting teamwork among colleagues.
• Performed daily equipment checks, identifying potential issues and coordinating with maintenance staff for timely repairs.
• Supported team members in achieving daily production targets by collaborating effectively and sharing best practices.
• Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.

• Run routine start-ups, changeovers, operations, and shutdowns on assigned lines (extrusion primary; batching/loading/packing as trained), using SOPs and checklists.
• Monitor process parameters (e.g., temperature, moisture, pressure, speed, weights, metal detector checks) and make routine SOP-approved adjustments within limits; escalate non-routine changes to the Production Lead / Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain steady material flow and correct batch/recipe sequencing from raw materials through to finished goods.
• Weigh/measure and load ingredients, premixes, and packaging materials based on issued formulations, pick lists, and work orders.
• Operate batching automation and/or manual batching steps as trained, ensuring correct sequencing and traceability.
• Move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods between areas using pallet jacks or Forklift
• Support packing and palletising: cartons, pallet stacking, labeling, and pallet wrap to standard.
• Coordinate with Warehouse/Logistics to prevent line stoppages and support efficient changeovers (flushing/cleaning steps + documentation).

Product Quality Monitoring:

• Perform in-process checks on shape, size, color, density, texture, coating coverage, pack seals, coding/expiry, confirming products meet standards.
• Complete inline checks (metal detector challenges, weight checks, seal integrity, code legibility) and record accurately.
• Collect samples as required and coordinate with QA; follow QA/Lead instructions for routine corrections and rework.
• Report and escalate non-conformities, foreign matter risks, mislabeling, or abnormal readings immediately; follow segregation/hold/rework instructions.

Basic Equipment Care & Housekeeping (5S/GMP):

• Perform operator care only: cleaning, pre-start checks, visual inspections, and simple adjustments within training scope (technical repairs handled by Maintenance).
• Complete pre-start checks (guards, e-stops, sensors, foreign body controls) and report issues before production.
• Maintain clean, orderly, pest-safe areas in line with GMP/HACCP, allergen control, and 5S.
• Report equipment faults/noise/vibration promptly; assist during minor stoppages and restart as directed.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Follow company H&S policies and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Use PPE correctly and follow LOTO, guarding, confined space, and other line-specific safety procedures.
• Stop work for unsafe conditions and report immediately.
• Report hazards/near misses/incidents and participate in corrective/preventive actions.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen, and contamination-control procedures aligned with GMP/HACCP and customer/market requirements.

Documentation & Team Collaboration:

• Record outputs, downtime, CCP/parameter logs, metal detector checks, weight checks, cleaning records, and traceability forms accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Operators, QA, Warehouse, and Supervisors to maintain smooth handovers and meet output targets.
• Participate in shift handovers (issues, actions, holds, upcoming changeovers).

Ad hoc:

• Support other tasks as assigned to meet changing operational needs

• Operated Process and Packaging machinery to ensure efficient product handling and quality control.
• Monitored production line performance, identifying areas for process improvement.
• Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment operation best practices.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on Process abd Packing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with quality assurance team to maintain product standards and specifications.
• Implemented workflow enhancements that increased packing speed and accuracy.
• Supervised packing team, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and operational guidelines.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, optimizing productivity and minimizing errors.
• Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
• Collaborated with team members to meet daily packing quotas, consistently achieving targets.
• Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of Process and Packing machinery.
• Completed timely inspections of packed products to ensure quality control and adherence to company standards.
• Adhered to safety protocols while operating packing machinery, resulting in zero accidents or injuries during tenure.
• Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various types of packaging materials and machinery as needed for specific orders.
• Consistently met tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and working collaboratively with team members.
• Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active participation in team meetings and ongoing communication with colleagues across departments.
• Implemented cost-saving measures through the careful use of resources, reducing waste without compromising product quality or safety requirements.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring error-free packaging outcomes under pressure.
• Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.