Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Boiler operator
Certification
Timeline
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Nicholas Gaitan

Seguin,TX

Summary

Dependable and quick learner, bringing positive attitude and strong work ethic to every task. Familiar with essential safety protocols and physical stamina, ready to handle demands of this role. Committed to contributing to safe and efficient working environment.

Experienced with handling live poultry efficiently and maintaining production flow. Utilizes sanitary practices and safety protocols to ensure high-quality standards. Knowledge of teamwork and adaptability essential for dynamic production environments.

Offering reliability and fast-learning attitude, eager to develop skills in hands-on environment. Delivers ability to quickly grasp safety procedures and physical tasks essential for role. Ready to use and develop physical stamina and attention to detail in Desired Position role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Live Hanger

Holmes Foods
09.2024 - Current
  • Slaughtered animals in accordance with religious laws and verified carcasses met specified religious standards.
  • Shackled and suspended live or slaughtered animals from conveyor for killing, scalding and removal of feathers.
  • Severed jugular veins to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering.
  • Removed live animals from shipping crates and picked up slaughtered birds from platforms and chilling vats to hang on shackles of conveyor.
  • Reduced bird stress and maintained animal welfare through careful handling techniques.
  • Contributed to quality control efforts by inspecting birds for defects or injuries before hanging them on hooks.

Shift Leader

Tyson Foods
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
  • Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
  • Scheduled team members for shifts based on business needs and customer demand.
  • Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
  • Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
  • Adhered to all health code regulations while preparing food items for customers.
  • Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or replacing broken equipment parts as needed.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues.

Assistant Manager

TNT Fireworks
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.

Temp Worker

Ashley Furniture Homestore
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
  • Reserved and managed meeting room availability.
  • Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.

General Laborer

Alpha water proofing
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
  • Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
  • Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
  • Built scaffolding around buildings to provide access for workers at heights.
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.

Education

GED -

Akins High School
Austin, TX
06-2012

Skills

  • Production Reporting
  • Operations Support
  • Customer Service Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Team motivation
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Assigning Work
  • Positive Attitude
  • Cash Handling
  • Employee Attendance Monitoring
  • Goal Setting and Tracking
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Training Assistance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Supervision
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Staff Supervision
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Team Leadership

Boiler operator

  • I have completed my OJT certificate for being a boiler operator conducting blows downs monitoring temp gauges and psi levels along with doing water tests

Certification

Electric pallet jack license

Timeline

Live Hanger

Holmes Foods
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

TNT Fireworks
06.2024 - 07.2024

Shift Leader

Tyson Foods
08.2023 - Current

Temp Worker

Ashley Furniture Homestore
06.2023 - 07.2023

General Laborer

Alpha water proofing
10.2016 - 06.2017

GED -

Akins High School
Nicholas Gaitan