Connor Holtzhauer
Dorchester,Ontario
Summary
Experienced Production Worker adept at handling tasks accurately and quickly. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, materials handling and documentation. I am also a detail-oriented worker able to keep up with physically demanding tasks. Willing to work hard in any role to accomplish team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Extraction Technician
Green Leaf Productions
St. Thomas, ON
06.2021 - Current
- Followed policies and procedures for daily operations to fully comply with provincial regulations.
- Maintained extraction and infusion operations by initiating, coordinating and supporting operational policies and procedures.
- Supported ethanol extraction procedures to meet standardized requirements and accuracy.
- Kept equipment working properly with regular upkeep and planned preventive maintenance.
- Notified supervisor to escalate issues needing further investigation or study.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to help control equipment and evacuate personnel.
- Processing fresh frozen cannabis into live resin and diamonds
- Processing dried cannabis through an ethanol extraction system to create a crude extract.
- Processing dried cannabis into wax and shatter.
- Desolvating crude oil
- Decarboxylation of THC crude oil.
- De-waxing of crude oil.
- Pouring diamond jars, shatter trays, live resin pyrex dishes, and wax/badder pyrex dishes.
- Purging butane out of shatter using a vacuum oven.
- Cleaning and maintaining of an x40 extraction system.
- Taking samples for chemistry, microbes, and retention.
- Processing cannabis using a delta cup.
- Formulation
- Changing filters in a carbon and lenticular filter.
- High pressure system experience.
- Experience using a falling film evaporator.
- Using a color remediation column to dial in the color of extract.
Production Technician
Green Leaf Productions
St. Thomas, ON
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Established and maintained periodic reports to document unit performance, unit efficiency and outages.
- Milling of cannabis using a high tech shredder.
- Receiving cannabis.
- Bulk packaging.
- Assisting extraction with hydrocarbon and ethanol extraction.
- Assisting distillation with the distillation on CBD and THC distillate.
- Assisting the oven room with processing shatter, live resin, diamonds, wax, and the separation of terpene sauce from THC-A.
- Cleaning of equipment.
Production Associate
Indiva
London, ON
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Harvested, trimmed, and dried cannabis.
- Operation of cannabis machinery such as a bucker, grinder, rocket box, twister, and a joint rolling machine.
Final Inspector
Vuteq Canada Inc
Woodstock, ON
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Cook
The Copper Mug
Tillsonburg, ON
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Prepared operational reports and analyses and made appropriate recommendations about progress and negative trends.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
- Worked night and weekend shifts during holiday season.
- Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
- Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions collaborated on hiring and termination decisions with management.
- Was given a key and security code to be able to open and close the restaurant
Pizza Delivery
The Pizza Man and Games
clover, SC
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
- Welcomed customers into the store.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
- Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
- Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
- Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
Salad Bar Attendant and deserts
T-Bones On the Lake
Lake Wylie, SC
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Kept the food bar, sneeze guard and floor around the area clean for an optimal presentation.
- Prepped ingredients for the salad bar according to restaurant standards.
- Complied with safety standards while handling food and buffet equipment.
- Filled salad bar plates, utensils and food items in an efficient manner.
- Complied with safety standards while handling food and buffet equipment.
- Fulfilled written and verbal orders by serving various food.
- Minimized cross-contamination during preparation and stocking.
- Cleaned grocery shelves, storage area and work areas and kept floors free of spills, water and hazardous debris.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clover High School
Clover, SC2013
Skills
- Fast learner
- Safety-conscious
- Deadline-driven
- Physically fit and agile
- Computer-savvy
- Cold chain industry background
- Excellent time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Extremely organized
- Hospitality expertise
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Extraction Technician
Green Leaf Productions
06.2021 - Current
Production Technician
Green Leaf Productions
03.2021 - 06.2022
Production Associate
Indiva
11.2019 - 01.2021
Final Inspector
Vuteq Canada Inc
09.2018 - 07.2019
Cook
The Copper Mug
03.2015 - 07.2018
Pizza Delivery
The Pizza Man and Games
09.2014 - 01.2015
Salad Bar Attendant and deserts
T-Bones On the Lake
03.2014 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Clover High School