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Hamza Ferhat

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Talented Production Worker offering years of experience in manufacturing environments. Focused on being
productive and safety-minded at all times.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Processing Team Lead

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Operated and monitored automated batching systems including crushers, shear mixers, static mixers, fresh meat, macro and micro ingredients, hydrostat, and ensure the accuracy of materials and doses used in producing bathes. through HMI screens and remote tablets.
Collaborated with peers from other departments on projects that affected the overall success of making good quality product.
Followed GMP guidelines while performing duties related to food processing industry standards.

Been a part of major deviation investigations (5 why, ishikawa). Root Cause Analysis and problem solving experience
Monitored chemical levels in tanks during the process to ensure compliance with safety standards. Contributed ideas towards improving existing processes related to CIP and sanitizing plant equipment.

Performed quality checks on finished products according to established standards, such as can tear down, double seam operations, and initial temperature of products.

Followed and comply with Manufacturing directions, and SOP. Organized workstation according to 5S principles.

Trained and mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff. Participated in various audits to improve the safety and the productivities of the plant.


Production Technician

Unilever
01.2017 - 01.2023

Operated and monitored automated batching system through HMI screens in the control room

Troubleshooted, repaired, and operated packing and filling equipment such as fillers, robots,palletizers,

Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.

Perform necessary quality checks of the products, including HACCP checks, seal tests, weights tests, code dating, metal detectors, and maintain all written documentation for these checks. Conducted CIP and COP and sanitation.

Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.

Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.

Perform product changeover- size change or formula change. Worked successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products
Follow all safety guidelines including PPE and lockout procedures

Media Production Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
02.2015 - 01.2017

Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures. Maintained a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employees and product safety. Worked directly with media preparation, autoclaves, pH monitoring and sterilization techniques following aseptic technique and cGMP procedures. Worked with large stainless steel mixing vessels to prepare media. Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results. Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards( full sterile gowning and Aseptic handling and movement)

Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment in the aseptic department.

Education

Associate of Science -

University Of Bejaia
Algeria
06.2014

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and testing
  • Critical thinking
  • CGMP regulations
  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvements
  • 5S methodology
  • Safety improvements
  • GMP management
  • Good self-discipline and attention to details
  • Effective time management
  • Quick learner
  • Product Assembly
  • SAP Intermediate knowledge
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Forklift experience

Timeline

Processing Team Lead

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Production Technician

Unilever
01.2017 - 01.2023

Media Production Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
02.2015 - 01.2017

Associate of Science -

University Of Bejaia
Hamza Ferhat