Aaron Turcios
Lawndale,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician with 10+ years of experience in food and non-food related industries, ensuring product quality and compliance with specific standards. Proven ability to conduct inspections, utilize testing equipment, and implement corrective actions to reduce defects by high percentage and improve overall product quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mailroom Lead
UNION RESCUE MISSION
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Receiving mail: Receive letters, parcels, and outgoing mail.
- Sorting mail: Separate incoming mail and packages on conveyors, sort mail, and dispose of junk mail.
- Examining mail: Check mail for correct postage and weigh envelopes.
- Preparing mail: Insert documents or promotional material into envelopes.
- Sending mail: Package, sort, and send outgoing mail, and arrange for pickup.
- Tracking mail: Track shipments and deliveries, and record their receipt or shipment date.
- Maintaining supplies: Stock and manage mailroom supplies.
- Communicating: Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and communicate information to others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Document Control Inspector
HYLANDS INC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
- Document inspection on GMP papers, sign-offs, ingredient sheets, list of raw materials matching batch cards and records, FDA document review for audits inspection.
- Inspecting the receiving of raw materials with COA's.
- Los Angeles, CA
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
Quality Assurance Technician
TWO CHEFS ON A ROLL, INC
Carson, CA
02.2016 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Carson, CA
- High care and low risk bakery tech crossed trained in Savory; shelf life extensions on both raw materials and finished goods, product recall, manage Quality Assurance retains and keeping them logged until end of shelf life.
- Sensory testing, ensure production employees use proper PPE when working with product and/ or walking through the plant.
- Thermometer calibration, placing product on hold.
- Perform quality testing but not limited to: weights, inspecting product visual to ensure it meets specification, water activity testing (aW), moisture, pH, consistency, water testing, air plates, swabs, ATP, allergen swabs and color meter testing.
- Conducted glass and brittle plastic audit walk through.
- Carson, CA
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
Quality Assurance Technician
WINDSOR FOODS, INC
Los Angeles, CA
03.2011 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
- Inspected machinery prior to sanitation; Ensured production employees used proper PPE in order to handle the product.
- Performed various quality testing including: weighing and inspecting product.
- Oversaw a team of 20 employees.
- Performed product sampling.
- Placed product on hold, as required.
- Reviewed and ensure completion of SSOPs AND HACCP documentation as well as communicated with USDA inspectors.
- Los Angeles, CA
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to [Type] specifications.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High Shool
Los Angeles, CA11.1998
Skills
- Detail-oriented,
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Root cause analysis
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Mailroom Lead
UNION RESCUE MISSION
01.2024 - 03.2025
Document Control Inspector
HYLANDS INC
01.2021 - 12.2023
Quality Assurance Technician
TWO CHEFS ON A ROLL, INC
02.2016 - 01.2021
Quality Assurance Technician
WINDSOR FOODS, INC
03.2011 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High Shool
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