Johanna Gifford
Winchester,TN
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OMS Operator
Frito Lay
Tullahoma, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Operated Frito-Lay production equipment in fast-paced snack manufacturing lines.
- Monitored packaging flow and corrected line jams during daily operations.
- Performed quality checks for product appearance, weight, and seal integrity.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Followed food safety, GMP, and sanitation procedures throughout shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Carton Sorter
Frito lay
Fayetville, TN
09.2022 - Current
- Processed orders quickly and efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other sorters to meet daily production goals.
- Inspected and sorted items or materials according to type, size or coloring.
- Organized sorted items into designated areas for further processing or shipment.
- Trained new employees on sorting techniques and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Identified issues with product labels, sizes, and colors during sorting.
- Sorted pallets and boxes by hand to ensure organized workspace.
- Stacked finished product boxes onto pallets safely without causing damage.
Line Cook Supervisor
Aramark Correction Academy
Tullahoma , TN
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Directed, supervised, and trained line cooks in preparation of dishes according to recipes and established standards.
- Ensured food items were prepared in a timely manner while adhering to quality control standards.
- Monitored daily operations of kitchen staff, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Managed inventory levels for perishable goods, reducing waste and ensuring freshness of ingredients.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Prepared and cooked multiple food orders simultaneously during peak hours. simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Conducted daily inspections of food sanitation and kitchen equipment, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained the correct temperature of food products.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for cooking various menu items. ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Grilled and deep-fried various food items, ensuring proper cooking techniques were followed. various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Trimmer
Aspen Technology
Manchester , TN
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Monitored and maintained trimming machines, ensuring optimal performance for production schedules.
- Performed regular maintenance on trimmer blades, motors, and other parts.
- Adjusted cutting blade settings based on job order specifications to achieve precise cutting results.
- Measured and cut materials with precision using hand tools such as scissors, shears, knives, and clippers.
- Set up trimming equipment for specific jobs by following detailed instructions.
- Examined products and trimmed off excess materials to meet specifications.
- Verified that all materials used in the process were of the correct type and quality for the job order at hand.
- Reported any defective material or malfunctioning equipment immediately to the supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Reported any defective material or malfunctioning equipment immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Executed precise tasks using various hand tools in a workshop setting.
- Examined products and trimmed excess materials to meet specifications.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Operated different machines to mold parts, cut materials and grind surfaces.
- Documented daily production numbers and submitted reports to management for performance tracking.
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tullahoma High School
Tullahoma, TNSkills
- Product Inspection
- Safety Compliance
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Workflow Management
- Process Management
- Deadline management
- Order Fulfillment
- Production Reporting
- Shipping support
- Equipment Operation
- Item Sorting
- Recordkeeping
- Reporting
- Product Packaging
Timeline
OMS Operator
Frito Lay
09.2024 - Current
Carton Sorter
Frito lay
09.2022 - Current
Line Cook Supervisor
Aramark Correction Academy
08.2017 - 09.2022
Trimmer
Aspen Technology
02.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Tullahoma High School