Alberto Martínez
Willmar,MN
Summary
Experienced food safety and production professional with over six years in federally regulated meat and poultry processing environments. Skilled in inspection, compliance verification, documentation, sanitation oversight, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to identify noncompliance, communicate corrective actions, and uphold USDA safety and quality standards. Seeking to contribute strong inspection discipline and regulatory awareness to the role of Consumer Safety Inspector (CSI) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic / Machine Maintenance Technician
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Willmar, MN
01.2024 - 07.2025
- - Performed preventive maintenance, sanitation, and troubleshooting on production machinery to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and food-handling requirements.
- - Identified equipment issues that could impact product integrity or regulatory compliance, escalating concerns to supervisors and documenting findings.
- - Followed standardized procedures for equipment cleaning and maintenance in alignment with USDA and plant sanitation guidelines.
- - Maintained detailed logs of maintenance tasks, inspections, and corrective actions to support audit and regulatory readiness.
- - Collaborated with production and quality personnel to ensure machinery met safety, cleanliness, and functionality expectations before processing began.
Team Lead
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Willmar, MN
01.2021 - 01.2024
- - Supervised production line operations to ensure consistent adherence to safety, sanitation, and quality requirements in a USDA-regulated environment.
- - Trained employees on proper processing procedures, hazard awareness, documentation, equipment operation, and PPE standards.
- - Coordinated with Quality Inspectors and USDA personnel to verify compliance with plant programs, food safety plans, and regulatory expectations.
- - Conducted routine walk-throughs to monitor conditions, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
- - Completed daily production and compliance reports, ensuring accurate documentation for audits and inspections.
- - Enforced company policies and maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
Quality Inspector
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Willmar, MN
01.2018 - 01.2021
- - Conducted systematic inspections of production lines to verify compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, labeling standards, and company specifications.
- - Monitored product temperatures, quality attributes, employee hygiene, and processing controls to ensure adherence to regulatory and company guidelines.
- - Documented nonconformities, initiated corrective actions, and followed up to ensure issues were resolved and prevented from reoccurring.
- - Maintained accurate inspection logs, verification forms, and audit-ready records.
- - Communicated inspection findings to production staff, team leads, and supervisors to prevent regulatory violations and maintain continuous improvement.
- - Supported compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs through monitoring and verification activities.
Production Worker
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Willmar, MN
01.2017 - 01.2018
- - Performed hands-on processing tasks while following established food handling, safety, and sanitation procedures in a high-volume environment.
- - Maintained consistent product quality by adhering to line standards and promptly reporting issues to inspectors or supervisors.
- - Supported compliance efforts by practicing proper hygiene, PPE usage, and equipment cleaning.
Skills
- - Food Safety & Sanitation
- - Inspection & Compliance Verification
- - HACCP & GMP Monitoring
- - Documentation & Reporting
- - Deviation Identification & Corrective Actions
- - Production Line Oversight
- - Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- - Regulatory Awareness
- - Communication & Team Leadership
- - Attention to Detail
- - Audit & Inspection Readiness
- - Workplace Safety Enforcement
Timeline
Mechanic / Machine Maintenance Technician
Jennie-O Turkey Store
01.2024 - 07.2025
Team Lead
Jennie-O Turkey Store
01.2021 - 01.2024
Quality Inspector
Jennie-O Turkey Store
01.2018 - 01.2021
Production Worker
Jennie-O Turkey Store
01.2017 - 01.2018