Araceli Ledesma
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Results-driven Food Safety Technician at Land O’ Frost with expertise in GMP compliance and HACCP protocols. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance and sampling. Bilingual communicator skilled in teamwork and problem-solving, committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety.
Experienced with food safety regulations and quality assurance protocols. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of HACCP principles to maintain high standards of food safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety Technician
Land O’ Frost
09.2020 - Current
- Gather GMP, indicator, operational, environmental samples.
- Participate in USDA and HACCP sample pulls.
- Enter lab and food safety related data results into the database.
- Submit samples to outside laboratories as directed by the manager.
- Pest Control monitoring
- Create MRBS
- Update notes and close MRBs
- Work on updating AQL
- Enter Foreign Material reports on Redzone
- Prepare weekly sample scheduling.
- Prepare and send sample shipment to outside micro laboratories.
- Tempo test APC samples internally in lab.
- Report any safety concerns to managers
- Complete investigative and construction work samples as requested by the Food Safety Manager.
Back up Lead
Land O’ Frost
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensure proper line set up and shut down
- Ensure that operation has adequate supplies to maintain proper workflow
- Print labels when label machine is down
- Provide support to Supervisor
- Assist in changeovers
- Ensure we are following HACCP, GMP, SOP, MOP, FIFO duties.
Machine Operator
Land O’ Frost
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Medical Assistant
Boulevard Pediatrics Medical Group
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights, IL05.2013
Skills
- GMP compliance
- HACCP protocols
- Data entry
- Sample collection
- Foreign material reporting
- Operational efficiency
- Safety procedures
- Good manufacturing practices
- Pest control monitoring
- Critical control points
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Fluency in both English and Spanish
- Proficiency in IFS and Redzone
- Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint,
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Food Safety Technician
Land O’ Frost
09.2020 - Current
Back up Lead
Land O’ Frost
04.2019 - 09.2020
Machine Operator
Land O’ Frost
02.2018 - 08.2020
Medical Assistant
Boulevard Pediatrics Medical Group
09.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
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