Aliyah Rodriguez

• The Quality Assurance Associate audits production processes to ensure the customers receive a safe, high-quality product, completes various inspections on the quality of fresh produce and the inclusion of all required ingredients
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are key for this role, maintain proper sanitation and personal hygiene practices
• Complete audits at a designated cadence during various steps of the production process, ensure food safety standards are met at all times
• Follow and enforce strict manufacturing policies and procedures involving allergen control, Organic and Gluten segregation, verify completeness and accuracy of daily production documentation, complete daily sanitation, facility, and quality documents as needed
• Works with cross-functional team(s) to place unacceptable ingredients on hold or non-conforming product received at facility, monitor temperatures of ingredients and storage locations
• Routine testing and swabbing of production areas to ensure accuracy of sanitation procedures, promptly communicate all safety related issues and concerns.

• Follow all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies, in cooperation with the supervisor
• Work in a cold prep area kept at 35 degrees
• Regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Maintained timely updates on workload progress through effective communication with supervisors.
• Improved efficiency within the team by sharing knowledge of optimal picking routines.
• Demonstrated adaptability during peak season periods by quickly adjusting to increased workloads and demands.
• Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.

• Maintaining smooth production operations at the manufacturing plant
• Operate and maintain manufacturing machinery to fulfill work orders of high-quality packaging products for PAC customers around the globe
• Read and interpret work order requirements, load and changeover machinery, and keep machines running smoothly; communicating any problems that arise to supervisors in a timely manner
• Operating and maintaining PAC machinery.
• Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
• Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
• Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.
• Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
• Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.

GPA: 3.5

• Awarded honor role