Ivan Baca-Contreras
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Tyson Foods, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality. Skilled in machine operation and fostering team productivity, I excel in customer service and implementing waste reduction strategies. Achieved significant improvements in safety standards and production quotas, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Ava Meats
Williamsburg, Ks
01.2024 - Current
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
Cashier Assistant Manager
San Antonio Carniceria Y Tortilleria
Kansas City, KS
01.2012 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the cashier counter.
- Improved overall store cleanliness and presentation, resulting in a more welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
Machine Operator
Tyson Foods
Kansas City, KS
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to identify areas for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Machine Operator
Kenneth R Johnson
Lenexa, KS
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Assistant Manager, Warehouse Logistics
Topflight Bounce House
Riverside, MO
03.2015 - 06.2020
- Coached and mentored team members to improve their technical skills and productivity levels.
- Streamlined order processing for faster customer delivery through effective communication with cross-functional teams.
- Reduced error rates in shipment documentation by conducting thorough quality checks before dispatching orders.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wyandotte High School
Kansas City, KS05.2018
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Skid steer operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operation
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- Specialty Cuts
- Proper Meat Storage
- Marinating meats
- Deboning meat
- GPS Navigation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Butcher
Ava Meats
01.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Tyson Foods
10.2020 - 02.2024
Machine Operator
Kenneth R Johnson
06.2018 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager, Warehouse Logistics
Topflight Bounce House
03.2015 - 06.2020
Cashier Assistant Manager
San Antonio Carniceria Y Tortilleria
01.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wyandotte High School