MICHAEL HALPIN
Arc Building Products
Arklow,Co. Wicklow
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Hardworking and reliable General Operative with over 20 years of experience across food manufacturing, construction products, and consumer goods industries. Proven track record of operating production machinery, maintaining quality standards, and working effectively both independently and as part of large shift-based teams. Experienced in quality control checks, stock management, accurate record-keeping, and strict health and safety compliance.
Work History
General Operative
4 Years 1 Month- Stack bags of cement onto pallets in various configurations to meet dispatch requirements.
- Mix and prepare liquid products including primers, acids, and wood glues in capacities ranging from 250ml to 25 litres.
- Complete accurate traceability paperwork for all products and prepare test samples for laboratory analysis.
- Ensure consistent product quality through adherence to established procedures and standards.
General Operative / Machine Operator
1 Year 6 Months- Operated flow wrapping machinery to pack finished pet food products, verifying film integrity and date accuracy.
- Performed hourly metal detection checks to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Monitored product flow from extruder through cutters and cooler into trays, weighing each tray to maintain accurate output records.
- Managed packaging correctness and date machine calibration; escalated and resolved any QC issues promptly.
- Worked independently and alongside colleagues to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
General Operative / Line Packer / Machine Operator
3 Years 2 Months- Worked as part of a shift team of 30–40 people across multiple production roles on a daily rotational basis.
- Monitored finished product output from production lines; palletised, weighed, and logged stock on computer systems.
- Operated as machine operator ensuring correct packaging, performing hourly metal and computer checks verified by QC.
- Stopped production lines and coordinated with maintenance when quality issues were identified.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and wastage to ensure sufficient stock for order fulfilment.
- Kept work areas clean and tidy at the end of each shift to support the incoming team.
General Operative / Stores Operative
9 Years 9 Months- Operated within a large chicken processing facility as part of a team of 25+ across multiple departments.
- Worked across mixing room, packing department, and stores over a 9-year tenure.
- Operated and maintained a wide range of production machinery; cleared blockages and performed machine setups as required.
- Kept detailed records of downtime and maintenance activities during each shift; carried out visual inspections and reported issues to supervisors.
- In stores: loaded and unloaded delivery trucks; maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing stock for computer inventory systems.
- Consistently adhered to strict health and safety regulations.
General Operative / Line Packer
5 Years 3 Months- Packed a wide range of soap products on a busy production line as part of a team of 20–25.
- Performed visual quality checks, rejecting inferior items and reporting line stoppages.
- Carried out minor machine resets and worked in the mixing area producing pellets for later production.
Education
Leaving Certificate
Junior Certificate
Skills
Production & Machinery Operation
Quality Control & Visual Inspection
Stock Management & Record Keeping
Health & Safety Compliance
Pallet Truck Operation
Team Collaboration & Independent Working
Metal Detection & Computer Checks
Adaptable
Organised & Reliable
Certification
- Manual Handling Certificate — Rondo Foods (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Manual Handling Certificate — Green Treats
- Power Pallet Truck Licence — Issued 24/01/2018 (Valid to 23/01/2021)
References
- Loraine, Cummins, Supervisor, 087 643 6260, Glen Haven Foods
- Mylie, Rowan, Shift Supervisor, 087 964 3033, Rondo Foods
- Ciaran, Kelly, Production Manager, 087 959 8582, Rondo Foods, Additional references available on request.
Timeline
General Operative
Arc Building Products
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
General Operative / Machine Operator
Green Treats
04.2021 - 10.2022Read More
General Operative / Line Packer / Machine Operator
Rondo Food Ltd
11.2016 - 01.2020Read More
General Operative / Stores Operative
Glen Haven Foods Ltd
01.2007 - 10.2016Read More
General Operative / Line Packer
Killarney Enterprises Ltd
07.1999 - 10.2004Read More
St Kevin's C.B.S.
Leaving Certificate
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St Kevin's C.B.S.
Junior Certificate
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