Benjamin Kortz
Wayland,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly learning new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Hudsonville Ice Cream
Holland, Michigan
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues, and implement solutions.
- Create daily documentation to support production and sanitation activities.
- Oversee sensory group operations and library management.
- Explain the goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Conduct quality and sanitation checks.
- Plate products and materials for micro-testing.
Technical Operator
Hudsonville Ice Cream
Holland, MI
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, machine status, and material usage.
- Monitored the feed and speed of machines during the production process.
- Cleaned equipment used in the production of food per sanitation standards.
- Prepared machines for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Krispak Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed the daily operations of a factory with over forty employees and ensured adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels and organized storage systems for raw materials and finished products.
- Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
- Conducted employee training sessions related to safety protocols, equipment operation, and other job-related tasks.
- Maintained accurate records related to production costs, labor hours, inventory levels.
Assistant Horse Trainer
Lantz Performance Horses
Fennville, MI
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted head trainer with daily horse care and maintenance tasks such as feeding, grooming, tacking up, and cooling down horses.
- Attended competitions to assist in getting horses and riders ready to show.
- Transported horses to shows or other venues as needed.
Education
Certification of Accomplishment - Intro. To HACCP And Food Safety
NSF Training & Education
06-2025
High School Diploma -
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Grand Rapids, MI05.2020
Skills
- Organization
- Quality Assurance
- Production Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Assembly and production
- Audit management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Hudsonville Ice Cream
07.2024 - Current
Technical Operator
Hudsonville Ice Cream
12.2023 - 07.2024
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Krispak Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Horse Trainer
Lantz Performance Horses
07.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Certification of Accomplishment - Intro. To HACCP And Food Safety
NSF Training & Education