GARY TAYLOR
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Stock Controller
Adelaide Poultry
Pooraka, SA
06.2016 - Current
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred chicken products.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Ensured all goods were stored safely and securely according to Health and Safety regulations.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Stored and organized items in refrigeration racks, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of chicken products.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off by due date from inventory.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Palletized chicken products for easy movement for transport.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Protein Plant Operator
Adelaide Poultry
Adelaide, SA
03.2008 - 02.2016
- Read automatic gauges at proper intervals to determine flow rate of gas.
- Implemented changes as directed by management in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Adjusted valves, pumps, motors, and other components in order to maintain the desired level of operation.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Maintained current knowledge about latest operating and maintenance practices with continuing education courses.
- Maintained accurate records of process readings on a daily basis.
- Conducted safety checks on all operating machinery to detect any potential hazards or risks.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Coordinated ongoing maintenance and housekeeping
- Operated and monitored boilers, pumps, and other equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to plant operations.
- Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes.
- Supervised personnel engaged in plant operations activities.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal processes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems as needed.
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
- Monitored gauges, indicators, and meters to ensure optimal performance of plant systems.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
- Inspected production lines for malfunctions.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate 4 in Lean Management
NSW Institute
Ighams ChickensSome College (No Degree) - Food Process Certificate
NSW Tafe
Adelaide PoultrySome College (No Degree) - Forklift
Access Training
AdelaideSome College (No Degree) - Boiler Certifcate
NSW Tafe
CertificateTafeTafeIghamsSkills
- Outlook
- Inventory and Supply Logistics
- Supplies Inventory
- Stockroom Maintenance
Affiliations
- Cycling, weight training, walking
Timeline
Stock Controller
Adelaide Poultry
06.2016 - Current
Protein Plant Operator
Adelaide Poultry
03.2008 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate 4 in Lean Management
NSW Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Food Process Certificate
NSW Tafe
Some College (No Degree) - Forklift
Access Training
Some College (No Degree) - Boiler Certifcate
NSW Tafe
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