Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
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ERIK CARDOSO

Cumberland,RI

Summary

“Batcher manager with 5+ years of experience in controlling inventory, developing procedures, controlling the cooking process of food bases, controlling and being on the front line in the defense of food and training material for staff. Strong communication skills, organized, with a track record of success.”

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Shield Packaging
Dudley, MA
01.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed data using various software programs including Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
  • Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Assisted with training new lab technicians on proper operation of instruments, safety protocols, and other relevant topics.
  • Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
  • Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
  • Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
  • Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.

Manager Batcher

Plant Based innovations
Leominster, MA
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Develop Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Service Provision Practices;
  • Approve or reject raw materials, inputs, procedures, methods, techniques, equipment or utensils, in accordance with Good Practices.
  • Evaluate production, inspection and control records.
  • Ensure that no errors have been made and, if so, correct them and investigate their cause; Supervise food manufacturing procedures;
  • Adopt quality control methods;
  • Adopt the HACCP System

Production Assembler

Mar Lee Texen
Fitchburg, MA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
  • Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
  • Communicate effectively with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments.
  • Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. Responsible for orienting and training lower-level specialists.
  • Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter as well as sound decision making.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS).

Machine Operator Technician

Dahlicious
Leominster, MA
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepare machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production shift.
  • Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed).
  • Feeding semi-automatic machines with raw materials or parts. Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
  • Test the operation of machines periodically. Correct problems that may occur during the shift.
  • Check the production result to detect any errors or failures.
  • Maintain records of approved and defective units or end products.
  • Maintain activity histories.
  • Test operation of machines periodically

Logistics Supervisor

Seara Alimentos LTDA.
Buenos Aires, BA
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Manages and plans the activities of the shipping and logistics sectors.
  • Supervises the process of unloading, checking, movement, storage, expiration control and packaging in stock.
  • Monitors exchanges, returns, breakdowns, issuance of tax documents and manages people.
  • Analyzes the company's purchase of raw materials, machinery and materials and develops product storage and distribution strategies.
  • Monitors operational and transport performance indicators and prepares control spreadsheets.

Logistics Supervisor

Seara Alimentos LTDA
San Pablo, SP
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Manages and plans the activities of the shipping and logistics sectors.
  • Supervises the process of unloading, checking, movement, storage, expiration control and packaging in stock.
  • Monitors exchanges, returns, breakdowns, issuance of tax documents and manages people

Education

High School Diploma -

Dr. José Cursino De Azevedo
Brazil
12-2014

Logistics Technician -

Epitácio Pessoa
Brazil
12-2013

Skills

  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Sample Preparation
  • Specimen Processing
  • Specimen Preparation
  • food and quimical testing and analysis
  • Chemical Handling
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Research and documentation
  • Sample collection techniques
  • Laboratory instrumentation
  • Lab equipment processes
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Product Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Certification

Concept and structure of networks Epitácio Pessoa;

Documents and data integration

Computer elements (Word package)

Assembly and maintenance of computers and network.

Food defense awareness

HACCP

Food Defense

Allergen Management

GC Agilent Technologies.

Languages

English
Limited
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Shield Packaging
01.2024 - Current

Production Assembler

Mar Lee Texen
10.2022 - 03.2023

Manager Batcher

Plant Based innovations
01.2022 - 11.2023

Machine Operator Technician

Dahlicious
01.2022 - 11.2022

Logistics Supervisor

Seara Alimentos LTDA.
09.2020 - 08.2021

Logistics Supervisor

Seara Alimentos LTDA
03.2019 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Dr. José Cursino De Azevedo

Logistics Technician -

Epitácio Pessoa
ERIK CARDOSO