Christopher Piche
Ionia
Summary
Trained Mixer with broad experience working in busy settings. Promoting exceptional skills. Safety-oriented individual with commitment to accuracy.
Manufacturing professional with many years of experience working in fast-paced environment providing maintenance and operation of industry mixing equipment. Conscientious worker with strong understanding of maximizing cost-saving strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mixer
Litehouse Foods
Lowell
08.2012 - 07.2025
- Operated mixer equipment to blend ingredients for dressings and sauces.
- Followed recipes to ensure consistent product formulation and quality standards.
- Monitored mixing processes for proper texture and appearance of products.
- Produced caramel and BBQ sauces, maintaining precise ingredient ratios and cooking temperatures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of mixing area to meet safety requirements.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mixers to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Trained new employees on safe equipment operation and mixing procedures.
- Documented production data for inventory tracking and quality assurance purposes.
- Completed batch production documentation for submission to supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize mixing workflows and efficiency.
- Weighed materials and ingredients with accuracy.
- Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
- Organized and maintained sanitary standards.
- Adjusted equipment controls based on daily work orders and amounts.
Store Manager
Movie Gallery
Lowell
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient store performance.
- Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Implemented inventory management systems for accurate stock control.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate updates and expectations.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Plastic welding
Keystone Automotive
Saranac
02.2006 - 07.2007
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures on tables or benches prior to welding.
- Utilized grinders, sanders and other hand tools for surface preparation prior to welding operations.
- Restored plastic components to like-new condition.
- Fixed tears, holes, and rips in plastic car bumpers, ensuring durability and appearance.
Printing Press Operator
Cw south
Memphis
06.2002 - 09.2005
- Operated printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently.
- Monitored print production processes to ensure consistent quality and adherence to specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for printing, ensuring proper alignment and setup.
- Conducted quality inspections on printed products to identify defects or inconsistencies.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
Education
Emt Basic - Emt Basic
Great Lakes Ems Academy
Grand Rapids, MI 01.2010 - 01.2011
Lowell High School
Lowell, MISkills
- Mixing equipment operation
- Ingredient weighing
- Recipe adherence
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Safety processes and regulations
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Mixer
Litehouse Foods
08.2012 - 07.2025
Emt Basic - Emt Basic
Great Lakes Ems Academy
01.2010 - 01.2011
Store Manager
Movie Gallery
01.2008 - 07.2010
Plastic welding
Keystone Automotive
02.2006 - 07.2007
Printing Press Operator
Cw south
06.2002 - 09.2005
Lowell High School