MICHAEL HALPIN
Arkema Bostik
Arklow,Co. Wicklow
1
Language
1
Certification
27
Years of experience
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in production and machinery operation, stock management, and quality control. Demonstrates proficiency in pallet truck operation, metal detection, and computer checks. Adept at health and safety compliance, team collaboration, and independent working. Known for adaptability, organisation, reliability, and a diligent work ethic. Expertise in goods inward processing, vehicle loading techniques, and safety protocol adherence. Committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of safety consciousness and ethical judgement. Career goal: To leverage extensive skills in production procedures to drive operational excellence and efficiency.
Work history
General Operative
3 Years 3 Months- 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 liters.
- 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.
- Facilitated smooth operations by promptly reporting any machinery faults or malfunctions.
- Conducted minor repairs on equipment, extended their service life.
- Collaborated with colleagues for better project outcomes.
- Fulfilled all assigned tasks within set deadlines, drove project progress.
- Ensured clean and organized workspace to enhance productivity.
- Adhered to health and safety procedures whilst carrying out tasks.
- Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments.
- Picked and packed with speed and precision.
- Worked part of fast-paced production line, continually achieving targets.
- Performed quality control to confirm finished products met production standards
- Assisted in training new operatives to help integrate into team.
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 machine calibration; escalated and resolved any QC issues promptly.
- Worked independently and alongside colleagues to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, reduced machine downtime.
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular checks and inspections.
- Collaborated with colleagues for better project outcomes.
- Conducted minor repairs on equipment, extended their service life.
- Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments.
- Performed quality control to confirm finished products met production standards
- Monitored assembly line and removed damaged products.
- Set up production equipment and supplies before executing job orders.
- Set up machines to perform specific tasks to high quality.
- Reported any accidents, incidents or near misses occurring in workplace during shift.
- Evaluated quality of products on production line through visual inspections.
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.
- Ensured clean and organised workspace to enhance productivity.
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular checks and inspections.
- Adhered to health and safety procedures whilst carrying out tasks.
- Followed company protocols to ensure quality standards were met.
- Fulfilled all assigned tasks within set deadlines, drove project progress.
- Conducted minor repairs on equipment, extended their service life.
General Operative / Stores Operative
9 Years 9 Months- In stores: loaded and unloaded delivery trucks; maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing stock for computer inventory systems.
- Operated and maintained a wide range of production machinery; cleared blockages and performed machine setups as required.
- Worked across mixing room, packing department, and stores over a 9-year tenure.
- Operated within a large chicken processing facility as part of a team of 25+ across multiple departments.
- Kept detailed records of downtime and maintenance activities during each shift; carried out visual inspections and reported issues to supervisors.
- Consistently adhered to strict health and safety regulations.
General Operative / Line Packer
5 Years 3 Months- Packed diverse soap products efficiently on a busy production line, collaborating with a team of 20–25.
- Conducted visual quality checks, rejecting inferior items to maintain product standards and reporting line stoppages promptly.
- Executed minor machine resets and mixed ingredients to produce pellets for subsequent production stages.
Education
Leaving Certificate
Junior Certificate
Skills
Production & Machinery Operation
Stock Management & Record Keeping
Pallet Truck Operation
Metal Detection & Computer Checks
Quality Control & Visual Inspection
Health & Safety Compliance
Team Collaboration & Independent Working
Adaptable
Organised & Reliable
Goods inward processing
Vehicle loading techniques
Safety protocol adherence
Basic computer literacy
Knowledge of production procedures
Packing and palletising
Safety gear usage
Assembly line experience
Team player
Safety compliance
Equipment Maintenance
Order processing
Quality Control
Materials sorting and stripping
Material handling
Warehouse operations
Tool maintenance knowledge
Palletising
Compliance understanding
Detailed quality control
Warehouse maintenance
Visual inspection checks
Assembly line production
Safety policies and procedures
Report-writing
Order fulfilment
Product packaging and quality checks
Product Inspection
Assembly lines
Heavy lifting
Task prioritisation
Machinery operation
Machine operating
Pallet jack operation
Health and safety knowledge
Numerical controls understanding
Operative troubleshooting
Initiative taking
Continuous improvement drive
Load distribution
Routine maintenance knowledge
Time efficiency
Output maximisation
Emergency stop procedures
Shift adaptability
Safety consciousness
Assembly line automation
Safety protocols compliance
Protective equipment use
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)
- Manual Handling Certificate - September 2024 Septemeber 2027
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
Custom
Additional references available on request.
Languages
English
Timeline
General Operative
Arkema Bostik
2022.10 - 2026.01Read More
General Operative / Machine Operator
Green Treats
2021.04 - 2022.10Read More
General Operative / Line Packer / Machine Operator
Rondo Food Ltd.
2016.11 - 2020.01Read More
General Operative / Stores Operative
Glen Haven Foods Ltd.
2007.01 - 2016.10Read More
General Operative / Line Packer
Killarney Enterprises Ltd.
1999.07 - 2004.10Read More
St Kevin's C.B.S.
Junior Certificate
1996.01Read More
St Kevin's C.B.S.
Leaving Certificate
1999.01Read More