Cristina Vargas
Denver,CO
Summary
Bilingual Detail-oriented and methodical quality control professional with solid background in food processing industry environments. Skilled at evaluating raw materials and finished products for quality concerns. Excellent organizational, documentation and observational skills. Easily adapts to new tasks, and is open to learn and concur new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Supervisor /Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Milehi Companies
Denver, CO
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Conducted daily safety and sanitation inspections of all food production areas to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitored employee performance in order to ensure that established standards of cleanliness were met.
- Identified potential contamination sources and took corrective action as necessary.
- Maintained records of sanitation activities, such as temperature logs and chemical usage levels.
- Ensured all equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, inspected, and stored according to company policies.
- Scheduled periodic maintenance checks for all sanitation equipment used in food production areas.
- Collaborated with other departments regarding new product launches and changes in production process that may affect sanitation protocols.
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
- Updated inventory records to reflect new stock levels.
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
- Prepared outbound shipments ensuring accurate labeling, packaging, weight calculations, shipping charges .
Quality Assurance Lead
@Work Personal- Del Monte
Aurora, CO
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Received and inspected raw materials to support quality goals from the beginning of the production chain
- Conducted field reviews and inspections of ongoing and completed work to verify competency and accuracy with respect to approved methods and applications
- Visually inspected completed products to evaluate the conformance with specifications
- Collected and evaluated testing data to identify functional and production problems
- Completion of preop, using ATP and allergen protein swabs
- Assisted in environmental monitoring of listeria, Salmonella and APC tests
- Worked with sanitation on completing MSS items and review of sanitation activities and competencies
- Trained sanitation personnel on ssop's and chemical utilization
- Competent on chemical dilutions and safety
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment to obtain consistent and reliable testing data
- Monitored testing procedures to keep tests consistent and in line with standardized protocols
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
- Writing machine, quality, and downtime reports to communicate production issues to management
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free.
Production Supervisor / Machine Operator
Rocky Mountain Foods Inc.
Denver, CO
01.2006 - 05.2018
- Adjusted production processes to achieve maximum production efficiency
- Checked workflow to identify problems, including backed-up orders and machine failure
- Stacked and labeled raw materials using forklifts and labeling machines
- Minimized injuries by implementing safety management initiatives
- Met or exceeded monthly production goals while maintaining compliance and efficiency
- Write machine, quality, and downtime reports to communicate production issues to management
- Performed basic and routine electronic assembly operations
- Maintained, cleaned, diagnosed, and repaired company equipment
- Set up and operated Viking machinery in line with line orders and dockets
- Mounted attachments and adjusted pressure and tension to achieve desired work quality
- Trained in and consistently complied with OSHA rules and regulations to effectively support team members and operations
- Fed, placed, and unloaded items to contribute to efficient production
- Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow
- Completed basic repairs to restore performance of malfunctioning machine
- Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging
- Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors
- Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping to customers.
Skills
- Monitor quality control
- Calibrate equipment
- Schedule development
- Staff development
- Support audits
- Task prioritization
- Chemical safety
- Cleaning procedures
- Chemical Handling
- Sanitation expertise
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Supervision
- Workforce training
- Safety Management
- Shift Scheduling
- Performance monitoring
- Strategy Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
Chris Preston
(720)746-8773
Le Kal Durham
(303)523-6913
Timeline
Sanitation Supervisor /Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Milehi Companies
08.2021 - 03.2024
Quality Assurance Lead
@Work Personal- Del Monte
07.2018 - 03.2020
Production Supervisor / Machine Operator
Rocky Mountain Foods Inc.
01.2006 - 05.2018