Austin Nicole Taylor
Smithville,TN
Summary
With a proven track record at Royal Canin, I excel in GMP compliance and leading teams to enhance sanitation operations. My expertise in chemical preparation and delegating work assignments has significantly improved food safety standards. Skilled in both technical and leadership roles, I drive regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Lead
Royal Canin
Lebanon, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, trends related to food safety and sanitation.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control systems related to food safety and sanitation processes.
- Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
- Managed inventory levels of chemicals, cleaners, disinfectants, and other supplies used in the sanitation process.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing cleaning processes.
- Monitored sanitation activities to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Ensured that all cleaning supplies were adequately stocked and available as needed.
- Delegated work to personnel and checked performance against company guidelines.
- Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated sanitation staff performance.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary to improve overall sanitation operations.
- Strengthened expertise in sanitation through completion of a Microbiology 101 course.
Sanitation Technician
Royal Canin
Lebanon, TN
02.2016 - Current
- To follow 5s for storing anything in our area
- Along with filling out MSS for anything that is done daily and or weekly for the area where working
- Along with filling in with different areas when there is someone out
- Collect investigative swabs for salmonella
- Take ATP swabs on equipment after it has been cleaned from the shutdowns
- Taking care of MMS paperwork when my current lead was out or on leave.
Packaging Operator
Nutro Pet Products
Lebanon, TN
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Packaging pet food for pet consuming
- Had to know how to set the machine and line up for different products that must be run
- Also, must perform hourly checks on the product and check and set up the metal detector.
Picker/Packer
OHL Starbucks
Lebanon, TN
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Pick products on electric pallet jack with an RF gun and follow the picking process with the orders that come across the RF gun
- The final stage is to check the product on the pallet for any damage or anything before wrapping it and staging for the trucks.
Sales Representative
Express Pull and Save
LaVergne, TN
10.2013 - 03.2014
- To check people in at the gate and look for parts that they might have brought in to mark them so they are not charged for them again
- As well as check them out on the other side with the parts that they pulled off the cars as well, along with daily chores that are to be done around the building
- In addition to working the scrap house when they are short people
- Also count registers down at the end of shift and do shift reports and make sure the safe is even and ready for the next day.
Finish Sander, Smithport Cabinetry
Smithville, TN
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Finish sanding all finished woods
- Also reading shipping schedules, to see what cabinets are first priority on which ones are to be painted or stained first to make sure they make the truck for shipping.
General Laborer
AAA Coatings
Smithville, TN
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Packed seat track handles and inspect for defects
- Inspected painted parts for defects in paint
- Hang unpainted parts on the line to be painted
- Also have fork lift experience with moving materials that I needed or things that were finished on-line
- As well as shipping and receiving clerk.
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
Smithville, TN
02.2008 - 06.2011
- Cook and prepare food
- Order taker and handled money at drive threw and front counter
- In charge of training every new employee that started the swing shift how to cook and prepare food and how to run drive threw.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dekalb Co. High School
Smithville, TN05.2010
Skills
- GMP compliance
- Chemical preparation
- Pest control
- Checking supplies
- Waste disposal
- Operating lifts
- Sanitation expertise
- Regulatory compliance
- Hygiene standards
- Sanitation documentation
- Delegating work assignments
- Interpreting instructions
- Inspecting equipment
Timeline
Sanitation Lead
Royal Canin
12.2023 - Current
Sanitation Technician
Royal Canin
02.2016 - Current
Packaging Operator
Nutro Pet Products
08.2015 - 02.2016
Picker/Packer
OHL Starbucks
05.2015 - 08.2015
Sales Representative
Express Pull and Save
10.2013 - 03.2014
Finish Sander, Smithport Cabinetry
08.2013 - 10.2013
General Laborer
AAA Coatings
11.2011 - 08.2013
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
02.2008 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Dekalb Co. High School