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Elton Spence

Thunder Bay

Summary

Reliable meat cutter willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Cutter

The North West Company International
02.2013 - 06.2023
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
  • Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
  • Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
  • Packaged and labeled meat items in preparation for sale to customers.
  • Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different cuts of meat.

Carpenter's Helper Renovations

Webequie First Nation
08.2009 - 03.2010
  • Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.

Mining Operator

Wes Caribou Mining Ltd.
02.2008 - 05.2008
  • Disposal of garbage and other disposables.
  • Delivering propane and other supplies to the drills.
  • Unloading/hauling freight to camp.
  • Maintaining the necessities for a properly functioning camp.
  • Cutting and packing drill cores.

Mining Camp Labourer

Ring Of Fire Metals
06.2007 - 02.2008
  • clear/ brush cutting camp area.
  • Disposal of garbage and other disposables.
  • Delivering propane and other supplies to the drills.
  • Unloading / hauling freight to the camp.
  • Building ramps for fuel barrels.
  • Maintaining the necessities for a properly functioning camp.
  • Cutting and packing drill cores.

Carpenter Helper Renovations

Webequie First Nation
06.2004 - 04.2005
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Worked with master carpenters to install decks for residential customers.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.

Carpenter Apprentice

Webequie First Nation
08.2002 - 01.2003
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.

Recreation Coordinator

Simon Jacob Memorial Education Centre
09.2001 - 01.2002
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Supervise events and scheduled activities.
  • Checked inventory to make sure all necessary supplies and materials were available for recreational activities.
  • Volunteered for fundraising events.

Education

Grade 12 -

Simon Jacob Memorial Education Center
Webequie, ON
06.2001

Skills

  • Maintain Equipment
  • Nutrition Requirements
  • Quality Assurance Checks
  • Customer Service
  • Outstanding Cleanliness

Timeline

Meat Cutter

The North West Company International
02.2013 - 06.2023

Carpenter's Helper Renovations

Webequie First Nation
08.2009 - 03.2010

Mining Operator

Wes Caribou Mining Ltd.
02.2008 - 05.2008

Mining Camp Labourer

Ring Of Fire Metals
06.2007 - 02.2008

Carpenter Helper Renovations

Webequie First Nation
06.2004 - 04.2005

Carpenter Apprentice

Webequie First Nation
08.2002 - 01.2003

Recreation Coordinator

Simon Jacob Memorial Education Centre
09.2001 - 01.2002

Grade 12 -

Simon Jacob Memorial Education Center
Elton Spence