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Helena Lech
Bristol,Devon
Summary
Dedicated Production Operative with a solid track record in upholding quality and safety in food and manufacturing settings. Skilled in machine operation, quality control, and team collaboration, consistently meeting production targets and ensuring health and safety compliance. Adapts to fast-paced environments with a focus on efficiency and detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operatives
Interfish Ltd
Plymouth
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained clean, obstacle-free production areas, reducing risk of accidents.
- Monitored item quality at each production stage, ensuring high standards and minimising errors.
- Packaged and labelled items efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets.
Crab Picker
Underwood Shellfish
Plymouth, Devon
08.2012 - 04.2017
- Followed health and safety protocols diligently, reducing the risk of accidents in the warehouse environment
- Extracted meat from whole cooked crabs and other shellfish for quality product preparation
- Prepared and packed cooked shellfish for retail, ensuring freshness and presentation
- Supported multiple functions across the business to enhance operational efficiency
Production Worker
Kensey Foods
Launceston, Devon
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Operated and monitored machines producing custard tarts, cream cakes, fruit pies, and sponge puddings
- Maintained clean, safe working environments, reducing accident risks
- Collaborated in small, fast-paced teams (8-10 people), including oven operators and agency staff, to achieve KPIs
- High-volume, industrial food manufacturing environment requiring high attention to detail
Laundry Lady
Tamar Laundry
Torpoint, Devon
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Sorted articles for cleaning by separating items based on colour, type, and required treatment to ensure appropriate care and maintain quality.
- Pressed, ironed, folded, and packed clean items to consistently uphold high standards of presentation.
- Inspected cleaned fabric for tears or defects to ensure quality control and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered high-quality service and exceptional customer experiences for commercial clients
Production Operatives
St Merryn Meats & Staffline
Bodmin, Devon
10.2007 - 07.2010
- Processed, cut, and packed beef and lamb in a fast-paced chilled environment, ensuring product quality and safety standards.
- Packed, weighed, and labelled products (e.g., offal) while adhering to quality standards and health and safety regulations.
- Operated machinery and performed cleaning duties to uphold a hygienic workspace, supporting overall operational efficiency.
- Utilised Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety compliance during tasks.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Pre school/ Nursery Assistant
Przedszkole nr 1 Prabuty
PolandSkills
- Health and safety
- Quality control
- Packing procedures
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Machine monitoring
- Sanitation techniques
- Health and safety
- Safety compliance
- Fire safety awareness
- Risk assessment
- Production scheduling
- Production efficiency
- Raw food handling
- Knife handling
- Cutting
- Knife sharpening
- Waste reduction
- Time management
- Task delegation
Interests
Timeline
Production Operatives
Interfish Ltd
04.2017 - Current
Crab Picker
Underwood Shellfish
08.2012 - 04.2017
Production Worker
Kensey Foods
09.2011 - 08.2012
Laundry Lady
Tamar Laundry
08.2010 - 09.2011
Production Operatives
St Merryn Meats & Staffline
10.2007 - 07.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Pre school/ Nursery Assistant
Przedszkole nr 1 Prabuty