Aurora Calzada

During my job in CJ Foods I started as a QC Technician, then I got promoted to QC Shipping and Receiving, and last I got promoted to QA/QC USDA Lead. The following were some of my responsibilities.

• Temperature (CCP) monitoring during production. Following HACCP program.
• Salt, PH, moisture testing performed in different products.
• Production in-line inspection for sanitation level, GMP practice in production and warehouse areas.
• Pre-Op sanitation inspections and report. ATP Swabbing after Pre-Op Inspection.
• Micro Testing (E.Coli, Coliform) on finished products.
• Sampling and testing of ingredients.
• Thermometer calibration.
• Enviromental listeria and salmonella swabbing.
• Performed GMP, Glass and hard plastic audits.
• Sensory evaluations.
• Communicated to USDA Inspectors every day,
• Performed receiving audits of raw and packaging materials.
• Data entry of multiple reports. (Hold and release, foreign material report, micro testing results)
• Coordinated QC technicians to cover lines.
• Assisted management on multiple projects. (SQF, Organic, CDPH, FSA audits)
• Respond and report via email to management (QC/Production/Sanitation).

• Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
• Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
• Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
• Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
• Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
• Coordinated effective schedules for production employees, including all breaks and lunches.
• Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
• Handled production line documentation requirements, including waste, downtime and output.
• Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
• Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
• Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for assembling.
• Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
• Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
• Assisted quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defective parts.
• Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of material on hand.

• Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
• Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
• Examined finished goods for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
• Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
• Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.

• Answered emails addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
• Process customer replacements and returns.
• Check every order processed at production line to verify components.
• Performed Raw Audits at receiving area.
• Logged and scanned supporting documentation.
• Posted updated data and changes to information in the system using Microsoft Excel and Oracle JD Edwards EnterPriseOne application.
• Fire extinguisher inspection.
• Scale calibration.
• Report all defective material via email.
• Humidity test everyday.
• Use of Inventory Scanner to look for or transfer product.
• Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers using UPS WorldShip.
• Communicated with staff and coworkers frequently about special needs and requests.

I also had to make sure all the area was clean and that all the employees were following the correct procedures.

Monitor and record food process from cooking until cooling.

• CCP Record for cooking, hot pack and cooling.
• Food Quality Control. (Appearance, texture, color, taste).
• In process control record. (Packaging, salt, viscosity, quality of seals, dates).
• Protein/ Net weight control.
• Sensory Evaluation.
• Moisture control record.
• Allergen Control.
• Post Pre- Op equipment.
• Condensation record.
• Coolers and freezers temperature log.

I also had to make sure that the working area is hazard free and kept clean and tidy at all time, and that company employees follow documented procedures and standards. (GMP's)