Jason Voorheez
Strabane,VT
Summary
With a proven track record at Energizer Battery, I excel in hazardous material handling and effective communication, ensuring safety compliance and enhancing team coordination. Leveraging skills in machine operation and problem-solving, I've significantly contributed to optimizing processes and maintaining high-quality standards, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and safety in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician / Assistant
Enosburg Vet Care
Enosburg Falls, VT
2022.03 - 2024.08
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
Bakery Worker / Deli Worker
Hannaford
Saint Albans, VT
2020.05 - 2022.02
- Personalized cakes by writing desired words or adding other customizations.
- Rotated stock regularly to prevent spoilage due to overstocking or outdating.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging them for sale.
- Mixed dough using electric mixers following specific recipes provided by head chef.
- Assisted bakery manager with coordinating product ordering, receiving, and stocking.
- Collected, sealed and stamped outgoing mail using postage meters and envelope sealers.
- Utilized point-of-sale system to process payments from customers.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a polite demeanor.
- Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
- Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
Grooming Salon Manager
Self-employeed
St. Albans, VT
2016.06 - 2020.04
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Evaluated and improved team and individual performance.
- Supervised a team of groomers, providing guidance and feedback when needed.
- Monitored daily operations of the grooming salon to ensure quality standards were met.
- Presented information on animal health and preventive care to clients.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all pets groomed, including breed type, age, size.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements to track expenses associated with running the grooming salon.
Line Cook
The Country Pantry
Fairfax, VT
2013.03 - 2016.06
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Cable Operator
Kerite
Seymour, CT
2009.09 - 2013.03
- Pulled or shifted hoist parts to regulate speed and direction of hoist movement, moving smoothly to prevent damage or delays.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safe operation of machinery at all times.
- Fitted and aligned component parts in sequence and specific location in bond fixture.
- Documented materials used for each job to update inventory records.
- Inspected cables for defects and malfunctions before installation.
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
- Removed broken or jammed pieces from machinery.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying and mitigating hazards.
- Repaired minor mechanical and electrical issues and notified managers of more extensive equipment problems.
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
Chemical Operator /Hazmat Technician
Energizer Battery
St Albans, VT
2002.02 - 2009.07
- Monitored inventory levels of chemical supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Troubleshot problems occurring in the manufacturing process by performing corrective action when necessary.
- Identified issues promptly and immediately notified supervisor regarding potential project delays.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all chemical processing equipment.
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
- Checked equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
- Ensured that all chemicals were handled safely in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve understanding of complex chemical processes.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during operations.
- Inspected and monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Transported hazardous materials according to government regulations and company policies.
- Reviewed batch records for accuracy prior to completion of each job run.
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Assisted engineers in developing new processes or making modifications to existing ones.
- Controlled risks of fire, explosions and burns by carefully following safety protocols.
- Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
Line Cook
Miguels Irish Burro
St Albans , VT
1999.04 - 2002.02
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellows Free Academy
Saint Albans, VT1999-06
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASome College (No Degree) - Mortuary Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipe compliance
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team coordination
- Contamination control
- Quality control
- Line management
- Foodservice sanitation
- Machine operation
- Safety procedures
- Hazardous material handling
- Heavy lifting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Assembly line work
- OSHA certified
- Safety compliance
- Safely handling chemicals
Timeline
Vet Technician / Assistant
Enosburg Vet Care
2022.03 - 2024.08
Bakery Worker / Deli Worker
Hannaford
2020.05 - 2022.02
Grooming Salon Manager
Self-employeed
2016.06 - 2020.04
Line Cook
The Country Pantry
2013.03 - 2016.06
Cable Operator
Kerite
2009.09 - 2013.03
Chemical Operator /Hazmat Technician
Energizer Battery
2002.02 - 2009.07
Line Cook
Miguels Irish Burro
1999.04 - 2002.02
High School Diploma -
Bellows Free Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Some College (No Degree) - Mortuary Science
University of Vermont