MOTOR REDA MEKONNEN
Calgary,AB
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Cutter
ETHIOPIA INDUSTRIAL PARK
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
General Laborer
INDUSTRAL PARK ,ETHIOPIA,
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
Auto Mechanic AND DRIVER
Franco Transportation
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Optimized workflow by effectively prioritizing daily tasks according to urgency and complexity.
- Built strong relationships with customers through clear communication of repair needs and expected completion times.
- Exceeded quality standards by diligently inspecting completed repairs to ensure long-lasting results.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Protected company reputation by consistently following ethical practices when performing all job duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
DONBOSKO HIGH SCHOOL
DELLA06.1990
Skills
- Food Safety
- Workplace Safety
- Sanitation Practices
- Health Code Compliance
- Food Safety Regulations
- Quality Control
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Meat processing
- Meat grading
- Knife sharpening
Additional Information
REFERENCE AVAILBEL UPON REQUEST
Accomplishments
- Managed and oversaw the training and hiring of various meat-processing employees.
Affiliations
- CANADA
- PACKAGENIG
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Meat Cutter
ETHIOPIA INDUSTRIAL PARK
07.2019 - 12.2023
General Laborer
INDUSTRAL PARK ,ETHIOPIA,
04.2014 - 06.2019
Auto Mechanic AND DRIVER
Franco Transportation
01.2008 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
DONBOSKO HIGH SCHOOL