Adam LaPenna
Altoona
Summary
skilled in learning and applying new processes. Creates food items quickly and safely and consistently meets production goals for speed and effective use of sanitation procedures. Reduced waste by recommending improvements to production processes.
Well-rounded multitasker with skills in time management, team oversight and food quality procedures. Pursuing quality control role involved in food safety and equipment troubleshooting.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Packager FSQA technician
Kunzler
Tyrone
03.2023 - Current
- Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
- Properly stored food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
- Followed production list provided by supervisor.
- Maintained clean, organized work area at all times and encouraged similar dedication in team members to maximize group efficiency.
- Observed strict food safety and sanitation rules and practices to avoid illnesses like E.coli and salmonella.
- Selected, measured and weighed ingredients in specified amounts.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly.
- Utilized calibration tools to assess measurement accuracy in products.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
Asphalt Labor/Machine Operator
Asphalt Kings All American Sealcoating
Altoona
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Foreman
Osmose Utility Services
Peachtree City
06.2009 - 05.2018
- Hire, train, and supervise a field crew of 1-5 people.
- Maintain all tools, vehicles, and equipment.
- Achieve expected safety, quality, and production goals.
- Collect field data and maintain daily and weekly report.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
Education
Trade School/ No Diploma - Culinary Arts
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Altoona, PA 08.2008 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Hollidaysburg High School
Hollidaysburg, PA2009
Skills
- Food Packaging
- Process Improvement
- Verbal Communication
- Physical Stamina
- Machinery Maintenance
- Time Management
- Precision and Attention to Detail
- Food Preparation
- Food Manufacturing Processes
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Punctual and Dependable
- Sanitation Standards
- Strong Work Ethic
- Heavy Lifting
- Quality Standards
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Meat Processing
- Quality Control
- Flexible Schedule
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Forklift and machine operator
- Sealcoating
- Culinary arts
- Crew management
Timeline
Food Packager FSQA technician
Kunzler
03.2023 - Current
Asphalt Labor/Machine Operator
Asphalt Kings All American Sealcoating
01.2019 - 03.2023
Foreman
Osmose Utility Services
06.2009 - 05.2018
Trade School/ No Diploma - Culinary Arts
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
08.2008 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Hollidaysburg High School