Scott Shaffer
Grover Hill,OH
Summary
Seasoned Smokehouse Operator with comprehensive knowledge in managing industrial smokehouses. Demonstrated skills in equipment operation, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards, following the HACCP program to meet USDA requirements. Always looking for ways to improve job performance, and ways to make operations more efficient. Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate effectively within a team environment, or get the job done individually if needed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Smokehouse Operator
Cooper Farms Cooked Meats
04.2011 - Current
Verify all incoming products, weigh them in, and enter them into FTPS. Stage with motorized walkies until loading.
Load individual smokehouses, following proper procedures, and cook using set recipes.
Monitor each smokehouse, and document hourly numbers following the HACCP program.
Verify each smokehouse's final cooking temperatures, and assure they meet USDA and HACCP requirements.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, following GMPs.
Raw Processing
Cooper Farms Cooked Meats
Van Wert, Ohio
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Assigned to various production lines, working with others in cutting, bagging, netting, and racking products, following SOPs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Wert High School
Van Wert, Ohio05-1994
Skills
Strong individual and team player
Documentation
- Food safety compliance
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Cross-functional coordination
Timeline
Smokehouse Operator
Cooper Farms Cooked Meats
04.2011 - Current
Raw Processing
Cooper Farms Cooked Meats
01.2011 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Van Wert High School