Gary Date

• Operated pasteurisation equipment to ensure safety standards.
• Kept records of milk volumes produced daily using software tools.
• Loaded delivery trucks with dairy products for prompt dispatch to clients.
• Prepared milk for packaging, meeting company standards.
• Maintained machinery for smooth production operations.
• Managed supplies inventory, ensuring availability when needed.
• Handled customer enquiries about our dairy products professionally, driving customer satisfaction.
• Fostered harmonious working environment amongst team members promoting collaboration and efficiency.
• Ensured dairy product quality by adhering to hygiene standards.
• Stayed updated on latest industry trends through continuous learning and training sessions.
• Improved overall cleanliness with thorough sanitising procedures.
• Followed all safety guidelines during work hours, reducing workplace incidents.
• Participated actively in team meetings providing valuable input for enhancement of operational processes.
• Prevented dairy machinery breakdown, performing daily preventative maintenance through visual and checksheets.
• Wore proper PPE to reduce risk of product contamination.
• Inspected finished products to verify quality prior to packaging.
• Worked with team members to address production issues.
• Reported equipment failures to supervisors for resolution.
• Stored products in temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage.
• Tested samples and documented test results and time cycles.
• Verified inventory counts and rotated products to promote freshness.
• Reduced waste with careful attention to recipe measurements.
• Recorded daily amounts of ingredients used to support reordering needs.
• Separated cream from milk with established techniques.
• Collected product samples to evaluate and adjust conditions.
• Documented product tests and uploaded data to company database.
• Boiled or pasteurised milk to achieve specified butter fat content.
• Measured calculated ingredients into milk tanks.
• Held Role as Team Leader.
• Forklift driver (in-house licence).

• Similar roles and duties as current employment until AH Warren Trust changed hands to Yeo Valley Crewkerne.

• Handmade cheese processing.

• Forklift Driver duties (in-house licence).

• Involvement with Team progress meetings involving higher management.

• Stock rotation and storage of finished products.

• Excelled in multi-tasking for improved productivity.
• Reduced downtime, ensured smooth operations.
• Handled materials carefully to avoid damage or loss.
• Organised workflow for streamlined process execution.
• Imported raw materials efficiently to meet production schedules on time,.
• Identified potential issues, prevented major malfunctions.
• Maintained clean work area with regular tidying up tasks.
• Coordinated with other teams smoothly for project completion,.
• Solved technical problems swiftly, minimised disruption to operations.
• Utilised tools properly to maintain their longevity and effectiveness,.
• Picked and packed with speed and precision.
• Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments.
• Met deadlines by prioritising tasks effectively.
• Performed daily checks to guarantee equipment functionality.
• Improved overall cleanliness with thorough sanitising procedures.
• Ensured dairy product quality by adhering to hygiene standards.
• Fostered harmonious working environment amongst team members promoting collaboration and efficiency.
• Participated actively in team meetings providing valuable input for enhancement of operational processes.
• Worked with team members to address production issues.
• Reported equipment failures to supervisors for resolution.
• Wore proper PPE to reduce risk of product contamination.
• Stored products in temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage.
• Tested samples and documented test results and time cycles.
• Verified inventory counts and rotated products to promote freshness.
• Reduced waste with careful attention to recipe measurements.
• Recorded daily amounts of ingredients used to support reordering needs.
• Curdled milk and heated curd to achieve desired texture.
• Drained curd and transferred cheese into moulds.
• Collected product samples to evaluate and adjust conditions.
• Documented product tests and uploaded data to company database.
• Applied salt and cultured washes to cheese to promote aging.
• Monitored cheese curing and rotated cheese blocks to support curing.

• Arranged plants in attractive patterns to create visual interest.
• Installed outdoor features such as patios, decks and waterfalls enhancing overall property value.
• Performed soil tests providing appropriate fertilisation recommendations based on results.
• Cleared rubbish from site, leaving clean and tidy work area behind.
• Enhanced property appearance by creating unique and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
• Controlled pests naturally with environmentally friendly methods ensuring healthy growth of plants.
• Planted trees, shrubs and flowers for improved visual appeal.
• Handled transportation of materials without any damage ensuring smooth execution of tasks.
• Maintained grounds for refreshing environment by regular trimming, mowing and watering.
• Carried out regular lawn maintenance tasks; achieved fresh looking gardens through seasons.
• Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
• Removed and disposed of debris from work sites.
• Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
• Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
• Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
• Provided upkeep on all work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming.
• Mulched gardens and adjusted soils.
• Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to ensure efficiency.
• Carried out day-to-day duties including grass cutting and watering, optimising maintenance and visual appeal.
• Disposed of litter and organic waste following proper procedure.
• Raked, collected and placed leaves into garden waste bags.
• Identified and carried out seasonal tasks including transporting established plants, autumn law care and mulching.
• Eliminated plant damage and deterioration through careful condition and disease monitoring.
• Marked out numerous specific Sports pitches for schools and local sports clubs from start to finish using specific measurements/requirements.