ARIEL Palangdan
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
County 44 Waste and Recycling
Calgary, Alberta
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Transported collected materials to disposal sites in accordance with established regulations.
- Filled in daily record books and logs regarding collection and disposal of collected garbage material.
- Trained new drivers on safe truck operations and route fulfillment.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment.
- Collected refuse from local streets and other locations for proper sorting.
- Inspected truck daily for safe operation and reported any maintenance issues immediately.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump contents into openings of truck.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding service issues or complaints.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Served as swing driver to cover other routes for drivers on vacation or out on sick days.
- Ensured truck was loaded correctly to ensure safety when driving.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Packed garbage using compactor equipment.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems, including brakes, lights, and turning signals.
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in route schedules or other related information.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating the garbage truck.
- Maintained accurate records of stops made and materials collected.
- Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
Production Operator
APC Nutrition (SANIMAX)
Calgary, AB
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Setup and adjusted machines for daily operations.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Performed regular inspections of production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate logs and records of production output, quality control tests, and other related activities.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes. to move materials around the facility safely.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Meat Cutter
Wah Hing Meat Shop
Calgary, Alberta
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
- Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
- Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
- Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
- Prepared poultry for sale and consumption by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Sharpened knives on daily basis for optimal use and longevity.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Meat Cutter
Harmony Beef
Calgary, Alberta
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
- Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
- Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated orderly and systematic environment.
- Sharpened knives on daily basis for optimal use and longevity.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.
- Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Food Production Worker
Rf Brookes
Newport, Wales
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to meet health standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Stored raw materials properly to prevent spoilage or contamination.
- Set up, loaded and ran food processing equipment according to specifications for weight and ingredient mixtures.
- Used company-approved chemicals and cleaning products to properly sanitize machines and prevent illness.
- Followed all safety protocols in the production area.
- Kept working environment clean and well-organized to promote efficiency and minimize waste.
- Adhered to company safety policies and procedures regarding proper food safety and sanitation.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Tour Bus Driver
Sheriel Transport
Baguio City , Benguet, Philippines
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Kept accurate records of hours worked, mileage driven, fuel costs, repairs made.
- Verified accuracy of paperwork related to time sheets, log books, fuel receipts, and other documentation as required by company policy.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Inspected vehicle before each trip to ensure it was in safe operating condition.
- Parked vehicles at loading areas to board passengers.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Maintained a clean and orderly interior of the bus at all times.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Announced stops to passengers.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure from terminal to verify operational readiness of vehicles.
- Ensured safety of passengers while driving bus on designated routes.
- Greeted passengers and provided information about the tour route.
- Announced stops clearly to help passengers disembark at correct locations.
- Followed applicable traffic laws, speed limits, and road regulations while driving bus.
- Used GPS navigation to follow routes and avoid potential construction or traffic delays.
- Assisted passengers with loading, unloading luggage onto, off the bus.
- Ensured that all required documents were up-to-date and available for inspection, if needed.
- Assisted disabled passengers as necessary in boarding or exiting the bus.
- Reported delays or accidents.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels or tire pressure when needed.
- Assisted elderly or disabled individuals by helping on and off bus, seating properly and carrying baggage.
- Maintained vehicle safety by monitoring, instructing and correcting passengers.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Kept vehicles in good working order by maintaining fluid levels and reporting major mechanical problems.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Jigger Machine Operator
Han-il Textile
Ansan City, Gyeonggido, South Korea
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Press Machine Operator (Auto-parts)
Dong Woo Jong Gong
Incheon City, Gyeonggido, South Korea
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems that arose during production runs.
- Provided training to new employees on safe operation of press machines.
- Used air hoses and swabs to clean compression chambers, arbors and molds.
- Monitored lights, gauges and general performance indicators to detect mechanical malfunctions and modify or cease operations accordingly, preventing damage, and waste of materials.
- Cooperated with production line quality assurance and production improvement engineers, describing processing procedures and output tolerances to aid in operational streamlining.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Verified dimensions of finished work pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Inspected finished product for defects and conformance to specifications.
- Leveraged preventive maintenance techniques to maintain or adjust equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities such as number of pieces produced and scrap generated.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Operated equipment at required speed to drive proper alignment and registration.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Used care in loading molds to keep materials properly positioned.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances.
- Inspected machines prior to starting and operation, verifying safe operating condition and performing lubrication and other preventive maintenance.
- Applied knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials to plan sequences and operations.
- Operated press machine to cut, bend, form, punch, or straighten metal plates.
- Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete precise finished products.
- Promoted safety within department and followed protocols to maximize safety and prevent risk.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Ensured safety guidelines were followed during operation of machinery.
- Cleaned machines between production operations and after shifts, using air hoses, chemical cleaners and pressure washers to prevent buildup and maintain good functioning condition.
- Communicated with supervisors and specialized machine technicians to receive instruction on correct machine operation and request assistance with set-up when necessary.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guinzadan National High School
Mountain Province, PhilippinesSkills
- Safe driving
- Tipper operation
- Loading and unloading
- Mechanical aptitude
- Public safety
- Vehicle inspection
- Recycling pickup
- Weather adaptation
- Driving efficiency
- Environmental awareness
- Waste disposal
- Confidentiality
- GPS technology
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Dumpster collection
- Trash collection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Work log maintenance
- Traffic laws compliance
- Hydraulic systems
- Load securing
Certification
- Class 1 license
- First Aid Certification (July 2023 - July 2026)
- WHMIS Certification (November 2022 - present)
- Confined Space Entry and Monitor Certification ( March 2024 - March 2027)
- Fall Protection End User Training Certification (March 2024 - March 2027)
- H2S Alive Certification (November 2022 - November 2025)
- Wind Blade Repair Certification (March 2024 - present)
- Construction Safety Training System ( November 2022 - Present)
- High Angle Rescue Certification (March 2024 - March 2027)
- Common Safety Orientation Certificate ( November 2022 -November 2025)
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
County 44 Waste and Recycling
05.2023 - 11.2024
Production Operator
APC Nutrition (SANIMAX)
10.2022 - 06.2023
Meat Cutter
Wah Hing Meat Shop
02.2021 - 10.2022
Meat Cutter
Harmony Beef
10.2019 - 02.2021
Food Production Worker
Rf Brookes
08.2016 - 12.2018
Tour Bus Driver
Sheriel Transport
07.2012 - 08.2016
Jigger Machine Operator
Han-il Textile
08.2008 - 07.2012
Press Machine Operator (Auto-parts)
Dong Woo Jong Gong
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Class 1 license
- First Aid Certification (July 2023 - July 2026)
- WHMIS Certification (November 2022 - present)
- Confined Space Entry and Monitor Certification ( March 2024 - March 2027)
- Fall Protection End User Training Certification (March 2024 - March 2027)
- H2S Alive Certification (November 2022 - November 2025)
- Wind Blade Repair Certification (March 2024 - present)
- Construction Safety Training System ( November 2022 - Present)
- High Angle Rescue Certification (March 2024 - March 2027)
- Common Safety Orientation Certificate ( November 2022 -November 2025)
High School Diploma -
Guinzadan National High School
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