Awudu Alhassan
Newark,NJ
Summary
With a proven track record at Divine Seafoods Ltd, I excel in seafood processing and cold storage management, showcasing strong communication and teamwork. My expertise in fish filleting and dedication to food safety compliance have significantly enhanced product quality, underscoring my ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fish Processor
Divine Seafoods Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Removed scales, bones and tails during cleaning procedures.
- Operated freezer systems for fish freezing to prevent bacteria growth and prepare for shipments via truck, plane or boat.
- Fostered open communication channels among team members, leading to improved coordination during demanding periods of operation.
- Monitored meat inventory in cases, restocking with fresh products when needed.
- Operated conveyor systems to quickly move fish throughout factory processing stations.
- Developed strong knife skills, enabling faster completion of intricate cuts without sacrificing precision or accuracy.
- Filled Type pans with fish before operating plate freezer systems.
- Offloaded Number of pounds of frozen fish onto pallets before shipment daily.
- Removed frozen fish from pans to bag, labeled and stacked in shipment freezer holds.
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail in the deboning, skinning, and filleting processes.
- Performed quality assurance procedures to accurately label packages and products and verify quality levels.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict food safety guidelines.
- Sustained a high level of focus during extended work shifts, ensuring consistent quality and productivity throughout the day.
- Reduced waste by optimizing cutting techniques and ensuring maximum yield from each fish.
- Cleaned and sanitized tools and other factory equipment following corporate procedures.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by effectively collaborating with coworkers during high-volume periods.
- Segregated products according to color, size and grade.
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
- Maintained high quality standards for all processed seafood, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guidelines.
Fish Cold Room Worker
Seafoods Ghana
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Education
Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Accra High School
Accra, Ghana04.2018
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Efficient Work Pace
- Sanitation and Cleanliness
- Packaging and Labeling
- Quality control inspection
- Food Safety Compliance
- Knife handling skills
- Cold storage management
- Processing Equipment Operation
- Deboning Proficiency
- Fish Filleting Expertise
- Seafood Product Identification
- Fish Grading Knowledge
- Manual labor experience
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Seafood processing background
- Great hand-eye coordination
- Excellent physical ability
- Experience in seafood processing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Weighing and labeling
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Product Packaging
- Product Labeling
- Product Knowledge
- Food safety and sanitation
- Fish Scaling and De-Boning
- Deboning
- Weigh products
Timeline
Fish Processor
Divine Seafoods Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2022
Fish Cold Room Worker
Seafoods Ghana
01.2017 - 12.2018
Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Accra High School