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Work History
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Joshua Tolbert

Cornelia,GA

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with experience at Publix as an Apprentice Meat Cutter, excelling in meat processing and customer relations. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards and promote repeat business through exceptional service. Skilled in inventory management and sanitation practices, ensuring quality and freshness in all products.

Reliable [Job Title] with [Certification] Certification. Handles food and tools responsibly with proven accident-free track record. Recognized for outstanding performance, upstanding cleanliness and safe practices.

Reliable [Job Title] with ample experience in foodservice industry. Handles food and tools responsibly with impressive accident-free track record. Recognized for outstanding cleanliness and safe practices.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Meat Cutter

Publix
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Promoted workplace safety by following established guidelines when handling knives, saws, grinders, slicers, and other potentially hazardous equipment or materials.

Quality Control Technician

Fieldale Farms
04.2017 - 11.2021
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.

Construction Worker

Self-employeed
01.2008 - 11.2012
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
  • Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.

Landscaper

Mountain Springs Landscaping
03.1998 - 12.2008
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.

Education

GED -

Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega, GA
05-1998

Skills

  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Meat storage
  • Food safety
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Sanitation practices
  • Meat inspection
  • Stock rotation
  • Workstation setup
  • Meat processing
  • Processing equipment operation
  • Salesmanship

Accomplishments

  • Wrapped and prepared [Number] pounds of pork, beef and game each day.
  • Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Served over [Number] customers daily and up-sold specialty cuts to increase department profits.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • ServSafe Food Handler

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Apprentice Meat Cutter

Publix
04.2025 - 05.2025

Quality Control Technician

Fieldale Farms
04.2017 - 11.2021

Construction Worker

Self-employeed
01.2008 - 11.2012

Landscaper

Mountain Springs Landscaping
03.1998 - 12.2008

GED -

Lumpkin County High School

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