Gary Rakow

Seven years in food and beverage manufacturing

Kerry

Production Team Lead Oct 2012 – Oct 2016 

Aseptic Filler Operator Sep 2011- Oct 2012

Warehouse Support Jul 2010 – Sep 2011

PLE Operator Aug 2009 – Jul 2010

Implementing and prioritization of daily production schedules.

Optimizing workflow by directing and overseeing team in adherence to sanitation and safety protocol.

Coordination with other departments to allow effective workflow and overall workplace performance.

Responsible for the operation, cleaning, and routine maintenance of aseptic filling machines. 

Responsible for online quality control in the form of package integrity checks and making. necessary adjustments to machine controls to ensure that packages are perfectly formed, filled, and sealed. 

Ensuring that filling equipment, tools, supplies, and work areas are maintained according to applicable GMP standards.

Responsible for assisting with shipping, receiving and inventory control of all materials to support the Savannah plant.

Responsible for the operation, cleaning, and light maintenance of all necessary equipment that packages filled product for commercial distribution. 

Calibrating coding and labeling equipment

Inspecting products to ensure adherence to quality control specifications.

Better Processing and Control Certification

HAACP and SQF

Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing White Belt Certification

Tetra Pak Certified Filler Operation

Tetra Pak Certified Case Packer Operation 

OSHA Certified Forklift Operations and Safety.