AARON WARRER
Bonners Ferry,ID
Summary
Driven leader with extensive experience in food production and sanitation. Committed to fostering team success and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Proactively trains and mentors staff, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cheese Maker/ Mixer 2
Litehouse Foods
Sandpoint, Idaho
03.2019 - Current
- Operated equipment for curd cutting, whey drainage, and pressing.
- Managed cheese making vats and associated touch-screen controls to precisely control factors such as pH.
- Sampled cheese products regularly to evaluate quality and refine processes for optimal flavor.
- Conducted quality checks on raw materials and final products.
- Trained new employees on cheese-making processes and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance production workflows, improving overall efficiency.
- Observed strict food safety and sanitation rules and practices to avoid illnesses like E.coli and salmonella.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Troubleshot machinery used in the production process.
- Operated pasteurizers according to established protocols to ensure product safety standards were met.
- Followed recipes with accuracy and precision to achieve optimal integrity of food products, including specific flavor and texture.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in production area to uphold safety and quality standards.
Sanitation Coordinator
Litehouse Inc - Sandpoint Factory
Sandpoint, ID
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated all functions during the absence of the coordinator or supervisor.
- I lead and direct a 12 to 18 man crew
- I line out nightly work assignments.
- Assisted in developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for quality issues.
- Submitted work orders to initiate repairs and maintenance tasks.
- I am quick and competent in all area's of sanitation.
- I can tear down, clean, Inspect, and set up all equipment in the Ella facility and the buttermilk plant.
- I work with all other departments to solve issues that may arise.
- I take full ownership and responsibility in my Job at litehouse.
- I deal with employee issues, questions and training.
- Formulation 2/ Cheese Maker
- Learned all plant operations at the cheese plant. Able to fill any role.
- Training all new employees in basic operations.
- Managing Inventory levels.
- Executed advanced Ross functions to streamline production processes.
Quality Control Technician lead
Thorne Research
Dover, ID
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Was trained in all areas of quality control and took on lead responsibilities within two years.
- Did timely quality line checks on all running production lines every hour.
- Trained most incoming new employees
- I prepared batch records, i also reviewed and approved finalized batch records.
- I did micro sampling for incoming raw materials.
- I did inspections on incoming packaging materials.
- I helped guide a 3 to 6 man crew.
Dish Washer
Spuds Waterfront Grill
Sandpoint, ID
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris.
- Communicate with team members to keep operations running smoothly. Keep all dishes, utensils, and glassware clean and rotated in compliance with safety standards.
- Clear, wash and stack all plates, dining utensils and trays in an orderly manner.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition
- Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandpoint High School
Sandpoint, ID01-2012
Skills
- Advanced computer classes
- Quality assurance training
- Safety and sanitation standards
- Leadership abilities
- Microsoft applications skills
- Quick learner
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Problem solving
- CIP capabilities
- Communication
- Improvements for department
- Food safety
- SSOP's
- GMP
Phone
cell, 2085127129
Certification
HACCP
Timeline
Cheese Maker/ Mixer 2
Litehouse Foods
03.2019 - Current
Sanitation Coordinator
Litehouse Inc - Sandpoint Factory
01.2017 - 01.2019
Quality Control Technician lead
Thorne Research
09.2012 - 01.2014
Dish Washer
Spuds Waterfront Grill
01.2011 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Sandpoint High School