Jeffrey Vecellio
Westville,IL
Summary
Adept Syrup Tender with a proven track record at Quaker Oats, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste through meticulous measurement and innovative temperature adjustments. Skilled in equipment maintenance and demonstrating a strong work ethic, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and safety standards are surpassed.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Syrup Tender
Quaker Oats
12.2004 - 06.2024
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring and mixing raw materials according to recipe specifications.
- Increased production efficiency by monitoring and adjusting kettle temperature and pressure settings.
- Demonstrated adaptability when working with different types of kettles, handling various products across multiple projects.
- Leveraged technical knowledge to troubleshoot complex issues involving kettle controls or related systems quickly and efficiently.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared mixtures by properly filling kettles, pressure cookers and other processing containers with exact ingredients in accurate proportions.
- Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.
- Adjusted equipment during runs to maintain optimal settings and achieve high-quality products.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
- Increased accuracy in recipe execution by calibrating scales regularly and following precise measurement guidelines consistently.
- Adhered to strict allergen control protocols, minimizing risk of cross-contamination during ingredient preparation processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all handled ingredients, ensuring traceability throughout the supply chain process.
- Participated in safety training programs, reinforcing proper ingredient handling techniques and hazard awareness among team members.
- Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
- Located and corrected different operational problems and mechanical faults to maintain production levels.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
Ingredient Handler
Quaker Oats
12.2004 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of all handled ingredients, ensuring traceability throughout the supply chain process.
- Increased accuracy in recipe execution by calibrating scales regularly and following precise measurement guidelines consistently.
- Reduced waste and improved production timelines by accurately measuring and weighing ingredients for recipe consistency.
- Trained new employees on proper ingredient handling procedures, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Located and corrected different operational problems and mechanical faults to maintain production levels.
Education
Certificate - CDL Course
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL07.2024
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Materials Inspection
- Equipment Setup
- Assembly Line Operations
- Product Assembly
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Quality Inspection
- Safe Machine Operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Worksite safety
- Strong Work Ethic
- Machine Calibration
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Machine Operation
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Pressure Control Expertise
- Hydraulic Systems Understanding
- Flow measurement competency
Timeline
Syrup Tender
Quaker Oats
12.2004 - 06.2024
Ingredient Handler
Quaker Oats
12.2004 - 06.2024
Certificate - CDL Course
Danville Area Community College
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