Evan Bennett
Tipperary,Ireland
Summary
Reliable packing operative professional with experience operating, managing and maintaining automated machinery. Works with attention to detail to meet safety and quality standards. Offers drive and motivation to exceed production line targets.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
I am an energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. I have also captained local sports teams when I was younger, so can add that leadership type quality to any team and I am also very easy going.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Packaging operator
Catalyx
Cahir, Ireland
2026.01 - Current
- Conducted regular checks on packing supplies, preventing shortage situations that could halt production.
- Perfected product presentation for improved customer satisfaction.
- Improved production speed by maintaining packaging equipment regularly.
- Sorted defective items from good ones, reducing losses due to damage or wrong assembly.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, ensuring the health and safety of all team members.
- Reduced waste through effective use of resources during the packaging process.
- Carried out checks on production plant equipment.
- Kept conveyor belts clear of obstructions to reduce item damage and delay.
- Applied Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)s for smooth, safe production.
- Employed knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies to drive progress.
Product builder
Boston Scientific
Clonmel, Ireland
2025.04 - 2025.11
- Worked closely with R and D department for continuous product improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory for efficient management purposes.
- Managed stock control effectively, ensuring availability of necessary resources.
- Performed regular maintenance on machinery to prevent unexpected breakdowns and delays.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimising resource usage in production processes.
- Collaborated with the design team to improve product aesthetic appeal.
- Assessed materials and equipment performance for safe testing.
- Liaised with engineering teams to create technical models and prototypes.
Steel erector
Cronin Buckley
Cork, Ireland
2021.02 - 2024.04
- Managed time effectively across multiple tasks, providing consistent results within tight deadlines.
- Utilised spot welding techniques for joining smaller pieces together increasing overall productivity.
- Unloaded and stacked steel so materials remained undamaged and accessible.
- Increased site safety by implementing rigorous risk assessments and safety protocols.
- Inspected fabricated parts before erection ensuring they meet the required standards.
- Fitted metal decking used in the construction of floors, whilst maintaining adherence to blueprints and specifications.
- Assembled steel components for structural integrity of buildings.
- Maintained clean job sites, disposing waste responsibly, promoting an eco-friendly work environment.
- Secured steel beams into place using bolts which offered a robust structure once completed.
- Operated heavy machinery to hoist steel beams into position.
- Pushed, pulled and pried steel members into position to support hoisted members.
Fast food worker
McDonald’s
Cashel, Tipperary
2017.09 - 2020.12
- Participated actively in training sessions, improved product knowledge and skills.
- Packaged take-away orders carefully to prevent spillage or damage during transport.
- Maintained clean work area for better efficiency and hygiene.
- Managed cash register, maintained accuracy in all transactions.
- Prepared food orders accurately to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Adhered to hygiene standards strictly, promoted a safe working environment.
- Improved food quality standards by adhering to company policies.
- Assisted in stock management, ensured smooth operations on busy days.
- Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Cashel community school
Cashel08.2017
Skills
- Assembly line experience
- Packaging techniques
- Assembly line proficiency
- Deadline orientation
- Adaptable to shift work
- GMP knowledge
- Knowledge of packaging materials
- Machinery operation
- Picking and packing
Certification
Manual handling. Valid safe pass. IPAF certification.
Timeline
Packaging operator
Catalyx
2026.01 - Current
Product builder
Boston Scientific
2025.04 - 2025.11
Steel erector
Cronin Buckley
2021.02 - 2024.04
Fast food worker
McDonald’s
2017.09 - 2020.12
Leaving Certificate -
Cashel community school