Adrian Duarte

•Operate and monitor Tetra Pak VTIS UHT processing systems used in the production of plant-based milks, creamers, tea, and high-protein beverages.

• Monitored and controlled critical processing parameters including temperature, pressure, flow rates, vacuum levels, and equipment operating conditions, ensuring product quality and compliance with food safety standards.

• Perform equipment startup, shutdown, sterilization, changeover, and production procedures in accordance with established SOPs.

• Execute Clean-In-Place (CIP) cycles, including caustic and acid cleaning processes, to maintain sanitary processing conditions.

• Maintain and monitor aseptic processing conditions and coordinate process operations with downstream filling operations.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify process deviations such as temperature variation, vacuum instability, pressure abnormalities, and other operating conditions.

• Troubleshot process and equipment issues, communicating abnormal conditions to Production, Maintenance, and Quality personnel to facilitate timely resolutions.

• Assisted with corrective actions that minimized downtime and product loss, addressing process interruptions and quality deviations effectively.

•Operated forklifts and powered industrial equipment to efficiently receive, unload, transport, stage, and load raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished beverage products.

•Supported brewery and packaging operations by accurately staging materials and supplies according to production schedules and operational requirements.

•Managed inventory movements, conducted product counts, verified lots, and documented materials to ensure accurate product traceability.

•Prepared and processed customer orders, shipping documents, and bills of lading using SAP, ensuring accurate and timely shipment processing.

•Coordinated truck loading, pickups, and deliveries, verifying product quantities, labels, and shipment information for accuracy and compliance.

•Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers, organized warehouse storage areas, and maintained proper FIFO inventory practices.

•Used scanners and warehouse documentation to record product and material movements and maintain inventory accuracy.

•Performed routine forklift and equipment inspections and promptly reported safety, maintenance, or product issues.

•Worked closely with Production, Packaging, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Maintenance teams to maintain efficient plant operations.

•Followed OSHA, GMP, safety, quality, and housekeeping standards while working in a fast-paced, high-volume brewery environment.

• Operate and monitor batching, mixing, blending, and processing equipment used to produce beverage concentrates and finished product.
• Accurately weigh, measure, stage, and add ingredients according to formulas, batch sheets, SOPs, and production schedules.
• Monitored tank levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and other process parameters to maintain batch specifications and uphold quality standards.
• Perform required quality checks and testing and make process adjustments when results are outside specifications.
• Operate equipment through HMI/control systems and monitor the process for alarms, faults, and abnormal conditions.
• Completed accurate production records, batch documentation, quality checks, and electronic/paper data entry to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, EPA and PepsiCo food-safety requirements.
• Perform and/or support CIP and sanitation activities, including verifying equipment is properly cleaned and ready for production.
• Troubleshoot minor process and equipment problems, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate larger issues to maintenance or supervision.
• Maintain proper ingredient lot traceability, inventory control, yields, and material usage.
• Collaborated with quality, maintenance, warehouse, and production teams to enhance operational efficiency and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and participate in continuous improvement and safety programs