Brandon Baker

The kill floor is where i started my career at calihan's. In my short time on the kill floor before i moved to the boning room i learned how to do the following:

• cut head meat,
• use the hydraulic scissors for decapitation and hanging heads
• run the brisket saw,
• remove thyroids,
• help clean up during and at the end of the day.
• Operated production machinery in accordance with safety protocols.
• Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations at all times while performing job duties.

My job as a boning room general production worker was to safely and efficiently cut or clean meat off of any and all parts of the product while removing the bones, cartilage, and anything non edible. I have learned and become very efficient at every position in the boning room and personally specialized in assisting the supervisors to fill any jobs or responsibilities that needed to be done at any given time including:

• cutting down the shoulder
• bringing the carcass in and throwing shoulders
• shoulder de-boner
• Shoulder bone puller machine
• cleaning the neck bone
• loin scorer
• loin trimmer
• Loin dropper (both sides)
• clean skirt meat
• operate all of the wizzer knives and de-fatter
• Operate the band saw
• Ham de-boner
• Trained new employees on proper use of machinery and equipment.
• Assisted with the assembly of parts and components according to established procedures.
• Operated production machinery in accordance with safety protocols.
• Reported any irregularities or issues regarding product quality to supervisors immediately.
• Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.

Some of the tasks i performed in the freezer of the boning room included:

• Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
• Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
• Record the times that the products had been brought in and put in the proper location
• weigh, box, and hang ribs

I have learned and become very efficient in every position in the processing room including all of the following:

• operate the wizzer knives for the ham bones and neck bones
• Work on the table checking the product for anything inedible before throwing meat on the conveyer and dumping the correct weight into the bins.
• Operate both meat choppers 1 and 2.
• operate the mixer adding water and salt as needed
• operate the X-ray machine to check for anything metal or inedible that made it into the product.
• Operated production machinery in accordance with safety protocols.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
• Inspected finished products for defects or discrepancies before packaging for shipment.
• Loaded and unloaded materials from machines, pallets, or conveyors as required.
• Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.

My job as the On the Line Trainer in the boning room and processing room has been my most valuable experience. My position is mainly tasked with training new employees on how to complete and perform safely and efficiently in whichever jobs and tasks they have been assigned to. during my time as the trainer i have also gained the skills to assist the supervisors with any and all tasks and positions that need to be completed or filled at any given time, including but not limited to filling in and assisting them to supervise when they are not available or present.

• Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
• Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
• Facilitated group discussions between participants to promote active engagement in learning activities.
• Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
• Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
• Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
• Ensured compliance with established safety standards when conducting hands-on demonstrations or simulations.
• Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
• Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
• Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
• Evaluated individuals regularly for progress or growth potential to guide decisions regarding advancement and additional training.
• Implemented and facilitated successful training programs to increase employee engagement, retention and productivity.
• Developed practical training programs to impart knowledge and improve individual skill sets.
• Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
• Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.