Winston Miller
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Next Millennial Farms for enhancing sanitation and safety protocols. Excelled in team collaboration and problem-solving, significantly reducing waste and improving efficiency. Skilled in equipment operation and maintenance, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability across diverse roles. Achieved notable improvements in productivity and compliance with health codes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Next Millennial Farms
05.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Machine Operator
Drain Brothers
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Farm Laborer
Entomology Farms
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the development of sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing resources such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Optimized irrigation systems, resulting in better water conservation efforts on the farm.
- Assisted with marketing efforts to promote the sale of farm products at local markets and events.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Contributed to overall farm cleanliness by regularly removing debris from fields following harvests.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Adhered to agricultural procedures and guidelines to promote safety in barns and fields.
- Kept records of expenses and revenues to help management with budgeting.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Timber Mart
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in orders or address any issues promptly.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Parts Delivery Driver
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies or potential issues, taking corrective action as necessary to maintain accurate records and prevent future errors.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from large distributor.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
- Remained knowledgeable about current product offerings; effectively communicated this information to customers during deliveries as needed.
Education
Fleming. College
Peterborough, ONGrade 12 - Forestry/ Welding
Norwood Highschool
Norwood, ON06.2015
Skills
- Organization and Cleanliness
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe Food Handling
- Workstation setup
- Supply Restocking
- Health Code Compliance
- Sanitation and safety
- Stock maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Waste Reduction
- Equipment Cleaning
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Next Millennial Farms
05.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Drain Brothers
01.2021 - 04.2024
Farm Laborer
Entomology Farms
01.2017 - 05.2019
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Timber Mart
06.2014 - 12.2016
Parts Delivery Driver
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
03.2014 - 01.2015
Fleming. College
Grade 12 - Forestry/ Welding
Norwood Highschool
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