William Gonzalez
queens village,NY
Summary
Dynamic Batch Maker with proven expertise at Land O Lakes, excelling in batch processing and equipment troubleshooting. Recognized for enhancing production efficiency and maintaining quality control standards. Adept at collaborating with teams to resolve issues swiftly, ensuring optimal operations and safety in high-paced environments. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Batch Maker
Land o lakes, Kozy Shack
Long Island, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support throughout the entire manufacturing cycle from start-up through shut down activities.
- Troubleshot issues with equipment or processes when necessary.
- Weighed out specified amounts of materials for each batch based on formulas and recipes.
Worker
Freeport Paper
Central Islip, NY
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Reported defective products or machinery to the supervisor.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
Dishwasher - Kitchen Assistant
Wiskey Neat
Patchogue, NY
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
General Employee
La Moderna Bakery
Oakdale, NY
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor and backroom areas.
- Followed proper food safety protocols when stocking perishable items or preparing food samples for customers.
- Collaborated with other team members on special projects as assigned by management.
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss performance metrics and strategies for meeting goals.
Machine Operator
Global Tissue Group
Medford, NY
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
Packing Handler
Uncle Wally's Muffins
Shirley, NY
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while operating packing machines.
- Organized items in boxes according to size, weight, and type.
- Reported malfunctions or damages of equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Tracked inventory levels using computer software programs designed for this purpose.
- Inspected products for defects prior to packaging.
- Checked inventory levels and replenished supplies when needed.
- Lifted heavy cartons and placed them onto conveyor belts for sorting purposes.
- Completed paperwork associated with packing activities including shipment documentation.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the packing process.
- Labeled packages with required information such as destination and contents.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any issues related to order fulfillment process.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment at all times.
- Monitored work performance to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
- Drove overall performance by completing work orders on time.
Dishwasher
Applebee's Grill + Bar
East Islip, NY
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Operated commercial dishwashing machines efficiently.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
Education
GED -
Univ. of State of New York-Education Deparment
New York, NY10-2023
Servsafe Food Handler Training -
Western Suffolk Boces
New York, NY02-2023
Certificate of Facilities Maintenance -
Eastern Suffolk Boces
New York, NY01-2023
Philosophy of Self -
Sound Justice Initiative
New York, NY06-2022
Degree in Education -
University Of Guayaquil Ecuador
Ecuador02-2008
Skills
- Batch processing
- Material handling
- Quality control
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Standard operating procedures
- Production monitoring
Affiliations
- I like to take advantage of my free time on productive things and little fun.
Timeline
Batch Maker
Land o lakes, Kozy Shack
08.2024 - Current
Worker
Freeport Paper
10.2023 - 08.2024
General Employee
La Moderna Bakery
09.2021 - 02.2022
Dishwasher - Kitchen Assistant
Wiskey Neat
06.2021 - 03.2022
Machine Operator
Global Tissue Group
01.2021 - 10.2021
Dishwasher
Applebee's Grill + Bar
02.2019 - 11.2019
Packing Handler
Uncle Wally's Muffins
03.2018 - 01.2021
GED -
Univ. of State of New York-Education Deparment
Servsafe Food Handler Training -
Western Suffolk Boces
Certificate of Facilities Maintenance -
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Philosophy of Self -
Sound Justice Initiative
Degree in Education -
University Of Guayaquil Ecuador