Andrea Nivia
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Hardworking quality control inspector offering several years of manufacturing and production experience. Detail-oriented and systematic professional knowledgeable about compliance standards. Adheres strictly to documentation guidelines and reporting requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
XCJ
Monterey Park, California
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Inspected incoming ingredients for quality and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine checks on production processes for adherence to standards.
- Documented inspection results and reported non-conformities to management.
- Trained new team members on quality control procedures and practices.
- Collaborated with production staff to resolve quality issues swiftly.
- Utilized testing tools to evaluate product specifications and integrity.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
Quality Control Inspector
JSL Foods
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted pre-operational checks on production lines to ensure readiness for manufacturing.
- Control, inspection and configuration of metal detectors.
- Taking tests Swap, ultra-snap, allergens, gluten, listeria, crustacea, egg, sesame and internal laboratory samples (humidity, PH, drains, water).
- Used gauges and measuring devices to measure output against specifications.
- Located defects in products and processes, recording evidence and recommending remedial action.
- Inspected and tested raw materials and assemblies to prevent serious downstream errors.
- Quality control technician specialized in HACCP. Certified by FSMA. Extensive knowledge of good manufacturing practices "GMP'S" in the food industry.
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
La Receta
Bogota, CO
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed first-piece inspections to evaluate fabrication process and requirements, documenting results.
- Reported non-conformance issues and documented findings to help production staff understand and correct problems.
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
Florida Dairy
Bogota, CO
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Located defects in products and processes, recording evidence and recommending remedial action.
- Established final inspection procedure and matched job specifications.
Education
DIGITAL PREPRESS TECHNICIAN FOR PRINT MEDIA -
Sena
Bogota, CO11-2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Colegio Simon Bolivar I.E.D
Bogota, CO11-2014
Skills
- Forms management
- Equipment calibration
- Problem solving
- Root cause analysis
- HACCP compliance
- Quality control planning
- Reading and creating specifications
- Raw materials testing
- Process improvement
- Collect samples
- Inspection documentation
- Product testing
- Attention to detail
- Inspect raw materials
- Equipment operation
- Write reports
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- shipping & receiving monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Certification
HACCP CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
XCJ
01.2023 - 03.2026
Quality Control Inspector
JSL Foods
11.2020 - 01.2023
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
La Receta
02.2020 - 08.2020
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
Florida Dairy
01.2020 - 02.2020
DIGITAL PREPRESS TECHNICIAN FOR PRINT MEDIA -
Sena
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Colegio Simon Bolivar I.E.D