EVERARDO BELMARES
Request Foods®
GRANDRAPIDS,MI
Overview
Detail-oriented Sanitation Expert with extensive experience in upholding cleanliness and safety standards in industrial environments. Led teams to ensure compliance with health regulations and swiftly adapted to operational changes. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and streamlining sanitation processes. Bilingual in Spanish and English, fostering effective communication across diverse teams.
01+
Certification
38+
years of professional experience
Work History
06.2023 - Current3 Years 5 Months
Sanitation Team Leader
Request Foods® | Holland, MI
- Directed production line workflows to maintain efficient, consistent output across daily operations.
- Supervised associates through quality checks, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
- Trained new team members on GMPs, safety expectations, and standard work instructions.
- Communicated priorities with operators, leads, and support teams to align shift performance.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
06.2021 - 06.20232 Years
Sanitation Supervisor
Monogram Foods | Bristol, IN
- Supervised sanitation crews to maintain food-contact surfaces and production areas in compliance with GMP standards.
- Inspected equipment and facility areas for cleanliness, then corrected deficiencies promptly.
- Trained associates on chemical handling, personal hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
- Coordinated cleanup schedules to support production readiness and minimize downtime between shifts.
- Maintained sanitation records, chemical logs, and verification documentation for audit readiness.
- Enforced safety protocols during cleaning operations to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with production leadership to resolve sanitation issues and improve workflow efficiency.
- Monitored SSOP execution and verified consistent sanitation practices across assigned areas.
- Upheld regulatory compliance by staying current with industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation of all sanitation activities performed in the facility.
- Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks through effective communication and teamwork amongst staff members.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the sanitation department by recognizing exceptional performances from team members.
09.2009 - 08.20199 Years 11 Months
Sanitation Supervisor
BUTTERBALL FARMS, INC. | Grand Rapids, MI
- Led 11 sanitation employees, monitoring workload and production to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency
- Led training for production employees to complete production line sanitation per the Master Sanitation Scheduler.
- Conducted Safety and Food Safety Audits to assure complianceand provided timely and accurate reports
- Maintained chemical safety procedures and MSDS’s and provided chemical training in addition to chemical supplier training.
- Acted as technical liaison between employees sanitation chemical supplier
04.2008 - 04.20091 Year
Semi-Truck Driver
CR ENGLAND | Salt Lake City, UT
- Delivered goods throughout the United States in a safe manner
- Maintained accurate documentation of driving times, mileage, load details, and vehicle maintenance to support operational efficiency
- Operated tractor-trailer safely across regional and over-the-road routes.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify equipment readiness and DOT compliance.
- Logged driving hours accurately using electronic logging systems.
01.1989 - 01.200819 Years
Sanitation Supervisor
SARA LEE | Zeeland, MI
- Lead a team of 19 employees to clean and sanitize food production equipment
- Followed safety and cleaning protocols in food production
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment using visual checks and swabs to verify effective cleaning and sanitization
- Operated machinery powered by air, electric, hydraulic, and gravity to support efficient cleaning processes
Education
High School Diploma | electrical training
Escuela Industrial Y Preparatoria | Monterrey, N.L., MX
Escuela Industrial Y Preparatoria - Monterrey, N.L., MX
Completed 2.5 years of electrical training
Skills
Certification
- Half Mask and Full Mask Respirator Certified, Hands on Fire Extinguisher Training, Hazwoper Training
- Importance of Sanitation in the Workplace, Introduction to Refrigeration
- Hi-Lo Certified – Scissor Lift, Walker and Ride
- HACCP Certification
Timeline
Sanitation Team Leader
Request Foods®
06.2023 - CurrentRead more
Sanitation Supervisor
Monogram Foods
06.2021 - 06.2023Read more
Sanitation Supervisor
BUTTERBALL FARMS, INC.
09.2009 - 08.2019Read more
Semi-Truck Driver
CR ENGLAND
04.2008 - 04.2009Read more
Sanitation Supervisor
SARA LEE
01.1989 - 01.2008Read more
Escuela Industrial Y Preparatoria - High School Diploma, electrical training
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