Joshua Zink
Rochester,NY
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator with multiple years of experience operating and maintaining food manufacturing equipment. Proficient in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes and jib cranes. Sound time management, communication and multitasking skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Coordinator
Oregon Freeze Dry Inc.
Rochester , NY
2021.06 - 2024.06
- Assigned tasks and monitored employee performance to ensure completion of daily goals.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations by all staff members.
- Developed training programs for new employees and provided ongoing coaching and mentoring.
- Supervised the day-to-day operations of the shift team, delegating tasks as needed.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored work for compliance with standards.
- Reviewed work for adherence to tight quality standards.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols for food manufacturing processes.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles such as Kaizen events and 5S methodology.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
Machine Operator
Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Williamson , NY
2020.01 - 2021.06
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Responsible for recording and monitoring HACCP according to GMP and governmental regulations.
- Performed CIP and COP in a thorough and timely manner.
- Ensured the line was up and running with minimal downtime to maximize production
Sanitation Specialist
Freeze Dried Foods
Albion , NY
2018.11 - 2019.12
- Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
- Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Identified major repair and maintenance needs and notified management of concerns.
- Responsible for disassembling all machines and thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing.
- Inspected all machines with QC manager at the end of shift to ensure machines were clean and ready for production.
Packaging Line Operator
Freeze Dried Foods
Albion , NY
2018.03 - 2018.11
- Processed finished product by moving through packaging machines.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Maintained packaging machinery operations by monitoring codes, and dates.
- Inspected items and accepted or rejected products according to acceptability standards determined by Good Manufacturing Principles, customer requirements and standard operating procedures.
PSE Clerk
USPS
2015.06 - 2018.03
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
- Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted.
- Offered support and advice to newer personnel to improve performance.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment to move large items and containers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Services
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Performance Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power and hand tools
- Machining and production standards
- Machinery operations
- QC
- Equipment assembly
- Quality assurance standards
- Documentation ability
Certification
Forklift certified
HACCP certified
Timeline
Shift Coordinator
Oregon Freeze Dry Inc.
2021.06 - 2024.06
Machine Operator
Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
2020.01 - 2021.06
Sanitation Specialist
Freeze Dried Foods
2018.11 - 2019.12
Packaging Line Operator
Freeze Dried Foods
2018.03 - 2018.11
PSE Clerk
USPS
2015.06 - 2018.03
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Services
Monroe Community College
Forklift certified
HACCP certified
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