Silvia Silva
Brampton,ON
Summary
Demonstrated abilities in handling chemicals, processing meat and preparing shipments. Well-organized and detail-oriented with understanding of quality, compliance and food safety issues. Reliable Food Processing professional with expertise in operating saws machines with zero safety incidents. Well-versed in all areas of poultry processing with record of completing work quickly and with little supervision. Fluent in English Dependable general labourer performing poultry processing assembly such as cone-line and debone, DSI line and support. High-quality responsibilities following USDA policy guidelines. Excellent manual dexterity and attention to safety. Detail-oriented Poultry Processor with good knife skills, strong safety record and solid understanding of processing operations. Dedicated team player with meticulous attention to detail, hardworking nature and excellent time management skills. Offering21 + years of experience in related roles. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cleaning and meat position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Poultry Processor
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
05.2000 - 04.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
- Mentored new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
- Solved and identified any complex issues that impacted management.
- Generated daily productivity records and assisted senior leadership during executive decision-making processes.
- Expanded revenue by effectively prioritizing jobs and processing work orders.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Built and packed boxes for shipment.
- Loaded and operated defining and skinning machines.
- Removed products from line that did not meet quality standards.
- Inspected poultry product for defects and removed defective pieces from conveyor belt.
- Followed safety precautions with knives and trimming equipment to create accident-free environment.
- Placed poultry on scales to weigh and tag containers with individual package weight and contents.
- Cut and trim white and dark meat and special cuts to prepare for packaging.
- Followed local, state and federal health codes for sanitation, safety and process.
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
- Monitored storage temperature thermometers for quality control of poultry.
- Separated dark meat from light meat using [Type] knife.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Prepared various meats by cutting, trimming and packaging in preparation for display cases.
- Inspected equipment, checking for proper functioning and safety.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
Meat Clerk
Charlie’s Meat
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Assisted customers with special requests to meet needs and make shopping experiences more pleasant.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
- Prepared and packaged meat products by cutting and grinding meat to customer specifications.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Maintained meat slicer, wrapping machine and other equipment to prevent breakdowns and delays.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Janitorial Cleaner
SAN-WALL
11.1989 - 05.2000
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
Hotel Housekeeper
L’Hotel
09.1989 - 11.1989
- Cleaned bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces to comply with sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated positive and professional attitude with guests, coworkers and management to contribute to positive work environment and maintain reputation of hotel.
- Followed daily cleaning schedule to prepare for arrival of guests and meet deadlines.
- Vacuumed and mopped floors in guest rooms and common areas to maintain clean and tidy environment.
- Replenished toilet paper, soaps and shampoos in hotel guest rooms to provide adequate toiletries for guests.
- Reported damages, maintenance problems, safety issues, and potential hazards to management.
- Organized and restocked housekeeping carts at end of each shift to prepare for next shift.
- Replenished room supplies such as drinking glasses, bathroom items, writing supplies, and hotel brochures to make guests feel welcome and at home.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout day to maintain sanitary levels of trash cans on premises.
- Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escola Preparatória C+s Da Murtosa
Murtosa Portugal 06.1987
Skills
- Operating Skinning Machines
- Chemical Handling
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Sharpening
- Production Procedures
- Cleanliness Standards
- Reading Comprehension
- Customer Satisfaction
- Using Hand Tools
- Handling Chicken Carcasses
- Client Interactions
- Knife Skills
- Active Listening
- Deboning Meat
- Using Scales
- Box Strapping
- Rotation Procedures
- Quality Assurance Checks
- Health Inspections
- Equipment Sanitation
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Production Standards
- Customer Loyalty
- Preparing Boxes
- Raw Materials
- Safe Work Practices
- Removing Defective Products
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Weighing and Labeling
- Meat Saw Operation
- Cutting and Trimming Techniques
- Weigh Products
- Cutting Safety
- Temperature Checks
- Deboning
Timeline
Meat Clerk
Charlie’s Meat
01.2008 - 06.2013
Poultry Processor
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
05.2000 - 04.2021
Janitorial Cleaner
SAN-WALL
11.1989 - 05.2000
Hotel Housekeeper
L’Hotel
09.1989 - 11.1989
High School Diploma -
Escola Preparatória C+s Da Murtosa
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