Nathan Bird
Moline,IL
Summary
Motivated Production Line Worker proficient in quality checks, finishing work and equipment calibration. Ready to tackle new challenges and to contribute to team and company success. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Dependable Assembly Worker focused on maximum productivity and quality. Proficient at assessing parts and finished products for defects. Recognized for excellent attendance record and energetic attitude.
Meticulous Meat Cutter with 6 1/2 years of experience in meat industry. Skilled at customer service and knowledgeable about all tools and machine use, maintenance and repairs. Trained in customer service and quality assurance for top-of-the-line services. Monitored inventory to reduce spoilage and maintain accuracy. Communicated with customers to determine needs and make product suggestions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Production Worker
John Deere Harvester Works
07.2022 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
- Trained new employees and promoted supportive, performance-oriented atmosphere by, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
Meat Cutter
Hy-Vee
04.2016 - 07.2022
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
- Priced orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.
- Priced orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts. Mostly cutting and taking the skin off.
- Increased sales by educating customers on preparation and overall choices.
- Decreased meat waste through effective and accurate storage.
- Involved with monthly inventory.
- Successfully completed Meat and Seafood manager training program.
Meat Associate
Walmart
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Worked in grocery and GM departments.
- Became Support Manager while working at Walmart in Gillette, Wyoming.
- Helped setting up multiple stores with remodels.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Reviewed log records to obtain pertinent information relevant to shift.
- Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
- Trained other Air Force troops from other squadrons to perform Security Forces duties to keep the base secure during post 9/11/2001 force protection levels.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf, IA06.2001
Skills
- Assembly Instructions
- Quality Inspections
- Visual Inspection
- Aligning Parts
- Portion Standards
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Meat Weighing and Labeling
- Station Preparation
- Safe Work Practices
- Proper Food Temperatures
- Sanitary Standards
- Assembly and Production
- Duty Assignments
- Hand and Power Tools
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Defect Identification
- Production Equipment Assessment
- Profit Margins
- Rotation Procedures
- Band Saws
- Production Standards
- Personnel Training
- Meat Preparation
- Food Safety
- Asset Protection
- Physical Evaluations
- Public Safety
- Emergency Situations
- Firearm Handling
- Weapons Protection
- Air Base Defense
- National Security
- Police Training
- Combat Training
- Evidence Management
- Defensive Operations
- Intelligence Collection
- Military Operations
- Security Clearance
- Operations Security
- Criminal Investigations
- Personnel Protection
- Inventory Accuracy
- Daily Logs
- Traffic Management
- Weapons Management
- Grounds Patrols
- Filing Documents
Accomplishments
- 2019 Employee of the Quarter at Hy-Vee.
- Ascentra Credit Union and News Channel 8 Pay it Forward Award in May of 2017 for my work in feeding the homeless and helping local animal shelters.
- Modern Woodmen of America Hometown Hero Award in August of 2017 for my work feeding the homeless and helping local animal shelters.
Timeline
Assembly Line Production Worker
John Deere Harvester Works
07.2022 - Current
Meat Cutter
Hy-Vee
04.2016 - 07.2022
Meat Associate
Walmart
07.2004 - 02.2008
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2001 - 01.2003
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
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