Marcus Ferguson
Owensboro
Summary
Dependable and motivated professional with experience in fast-paced production environments. Skilled in team leadership, quality control, inventory management, safety compliance, and meeting production goals. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly while contributing to a productive, team-oriented workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
DXE (Waupaca)
Tell City, IN
06.2026 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and timely output.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Monitored production processes to maintain quality standards and minimize waste.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets consistently.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
Executive Chef
Ironwood Social
Washington, IN
12.2024 - 03.2026
- Maintain full compliance with health department, HACCP, and safety regulation.
- Lead and manage a culinary team of professionals in daily kitchen operations.
- Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients.
- Control food costs through inventory management, portion control and waste reduction.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and optimal pricing.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and superior guest experiences.
- Directed kitchen operations to ensure consistent quality and presentation of menu items.
Production Worker
Farbest Foods, Inc
Morton, IL
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product flow and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain quality standards during production runs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced packaging efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures for packaging tasks.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, identifying maintenance needs to prevent operational delays.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and compliance with industry regulations.
- Packed, processed and forwarded diverse food products following specific instructions.
- Ensured food safety and quality by strictly adhering to company guidelines and industry standards during the packaging process.
- Removed defective food or packaging products and materials and properly placed and routed rejected items.
- Reviewed packaged products vigilantly for visual defects prior to shipping them out.
- Operated large-scale kitchen equipment to prepare meals efficiently for mass production.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during meal preparation and storage processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overland High School
Denver, CO, USASkills
- Team Leadership & Training Expert
- Inventory & Food Cost Control Expert
- HACCP & Food Safety Compliance Expert
- High-Volume Production Expert
- Product packing
- Heavy lifting
- Product inspection
- Quality assurance
- Materials handling
- Assembly procedures
Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe Allergens Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification
- Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Production Worker
DXE (Waupaca)
06.2026 - Current
Executive Chef
Ironwood Social
12.2024 - 03.2026
Production Worker
Farbest Foods, Inc
05.2022 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Overland High School