Benjamin Murphy

Quality Assurance Officer Swickers Sun Pork

Dangore, Queensland, Australia

About

As a results-driven, safety focused and hardworking team member, I possess a wide range of skills and experience gained over the past eleven years in the meat processing and hospitality industries. I maintain strong fault finding and problem solving skills, together with a hands-on approach and the ability to work in remote areas and challenging conditions. High level of proficiency in the utilisation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner with the ability to gain new skills quickly and easily. Flexible and adaptable to work various FIFO rosters, I possess a high level of resilience and endurance. I have a proven track record of achievement contributing to a zero-harm environment, ensuring all operations are in accordance with safety policies and procedures, correcting and/or notifying responsible person of any unsafe acts or conditions.

Experience

  • Slaughterman/Knife Man at Australian Food Group Ltd
    Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Responsibilities: • Worked as part of a meat processing team, undertaking chain production repetitive work. • Operated machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, conducting maintenance. • Adhered to Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements, ensuring standards were met. • Actively contributed to a safe work environment, managed hazards and strictly adhered to OH&S. • Performed knife sharping, fine cuts, general cleaning tasks and Meat Hygiene Assessments. • Worked independently and as part of a team, contributing to production schedules and efficiency. • Maintained a sound knowledge and understanding of different rotations and quality needs. • Conducted boning, slicing and slaughtering tasks, ensuring product quality meets expectations.

  • Slaughterman at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd
    Jun 2014 - Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Responsibilities: • Worked as part of a meat processing team, contributing to production schedules and efficiency. • Participated in toolbox meetings and ensured safety standards were met on site at all times. • Adhered to Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements, undertaking required monitoring. • Operated machinery and equipment in a safe manner, conducting maintenance to maintain order. • Performed knife sharping, fine cuts and general cleaning and Meat Hygiene Assessments. • Maintained a sound knowledge and understanding of different rotations and quality needs. • Conducted boning, slicing and slaughtering tasks, ensure product quality meets expectations. Achievements: • Demonstrated ability to work safely to OH&S standards, coping with physical demands of the job. • Contributed as a Union Representative at Swickers, defending the interests of fellow employees. • Awarded and obtained an A Grade Highest Knife Handling skills at Swickers.

  • Bar & Restaurant Department Manager (Mini Bar) at The Star Gold Coast
    Jan 2010 - Jun 2014 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Responsibilities: • Maintained operations of the bar and restaurant, overseeing safety, high quality and service. • Led and coached a team of food and beverage staff, overseeing performance and rosters. • Trained and supportedstaff to ensure a high level of customer service is delivered at all times. • Displayed a high level of attention to detail and advanced time management skills. • Liaised with stakeholders to ensure optimal operations across the Bar & Restaurant Department. • Worked flexible hours to meet the needs of the business; nights, weekends and public holidays. • Motivated and engaged the store team to ensure store targets and KPI’s were consistently met. • Ensured the stock room and supplies were organised as per guidelines and company policies. Achievements: • Devised innovative ideas to motivate my team, exceed sales targets and KPI’s which led to my promotion as Department Manager.

  • Butchers Assistant/Knife Hand at Rising Sun Butcher
    Jun 2008 - Jan 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Responsibilities: • Worked as a Butchers Assistant/Knife Hand, preparing meat products by cutting and trimming. • Performed quality checks and adhered to HACCP requirements, ensuring standards were met. • Maintained an understanding how to maintain and sharpen knifes and safe equipment handling. • Performed knife sharping, fine cuts and general cleaning by meat hygiene assessments. • Maintained a sound knowledge and understanding of different rotations requirements. • Assembled orders to customers and company requirements, working well under pressure. • Ensured safety standards were met on site, contributing to a safe work environment. • Conducted boning and slicing tasks, ensuring all product quality meets expectations.