Hilda Melo
Corona,CA
Summary
Experienced with food safety inspections and regulatory compliance. Utilizes analytical skills to identify potential hazards and ensure safety standards. Knowledge of food safety protocols and effective risk mitigation strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Safety Inspector
Primus Auditing Operations
05.2019 - Current
- Conduct food safety inspections in accordance with PrimusGFS guidelines for ranches, harvest crews, greenhouses, coolers, distribution centers, packinghouses, and packaging material operations.
- Perform pre-assessment and surveillance audits.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports within required timelines.
- Conduct assessments for active and prospective auditors under the PrimusGFS scheme.
- Complete specialized audit addendums for clients such as Sunkist, McDonald’s, Costco, and Modules #7, #8, and #9.
- Conduct audits in collaboration with the Almond Board of California using their official checklist.
- Provide consulting services for FSVP, GMP, and GAP compliance.
- Evaluated employee hygiene practices to ensure compliance with proper food handling procedures.
- Verified compliance with food safety quality systems and regulatory guidelines.
- Understood federal, state and local food safety regulations and monitored adherence during inspections.
Food Safety Consultant
Ser-Kasolutions LLC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Implemented PrimusGFS (GMP) programs for multiple companies.
- Developed and implemented HACCP programs.
- Delivered training on GMP, HACCP, allergens, and workplace safety.
- Established and monitored FSVP programs for multiple clients.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Implemented corrective actions following audit findings, demonstrating commitment to addressing identified gaps in processes or practices.
Food Safety/Warehouse Manager
Fresh United Growers, Inc
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Supervised product receiving and shipping operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Inspected and documented product quality for all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Managed inventory control and supervised warehouse staff.
- Ensured compliance with PrimusGFS and Organic (CDFA/NOP) standards.
- Developed warehouse food safety and organic procedural manuals.
- Conducted water and environmental sampling programs.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
Food Safety Manager
United Greenhouse, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed food safety programs for ranches, packinghouses, and coolers in Mexico.
- Ensured compliance with PrimusGFS, Primus Organic, CCOF, and C-TPAT standards.
- Trained employees on GAP, GMP, Organic standards, and C-TPAT certification.
- Oversaw quality control and product safety evaluations.
- Delivered on-site training to employees at multiple production facilities in Mexico.
- Conducted water and environmental sampling.
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, evaluating their performance based on predefined criteria related to food safety standards.
- Improved overall quality of products by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
Food Safety/Purchasing Manager
Agroindustrias Cosalas, S.A. de C.V
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Directed compliance with PrimusGFS, CCOF, and C-TPAT programs.
- Trained agricultural and packinghouse workers on GPA and GMP.
- Managed organic certification processes, ensuring product integrity.
- Oversaw purchasing operations and supplier management.
- Developed food and workplace safety manuals in compliance with STPS regulations.
- Investigated workplace incidents and prepared reports for IMSS and STPS submission.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
Professional Practices
Ser-Kasolutions LLC
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Designed a software project to evaluate the efficiency of food safety systems for ranches and packinghouses.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
Culiacan, Sinaloa12.2012
Skills
- HACCP experience
- Inspection protocols
- Sanitation procedures
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Hazard analysis
- Sampling techniques
- Auditing procedures
Certification
- Primus GFS
- HACCP
- Inspector Training (Primus)
- Lead Inspector ISO 9001:2015
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Produce Safety Rules
- IOIA 100 Level NOP Crop Standards
- IOIA Basic Organic Crop Inspection Training
Languages
Spanish (Native)
Fluent in written and spoken English
Timeline
Food Safety Inspector
Primus Auditing Operations
05.2019 - Current
Food Safety Consultant
Ser-Kasolutions LLC
01.2019 - 05.2019
Food Safety/Warehouse Manager
Fresh United Growers, Inc
08.2017 - 11.2018
Food Safety Manager
United Greenhouse, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2017
Food Safety/Purchasing Manager
Agroindustrias Cosalas, S.A. de C.V
02.2013 - 06.2015
Professional Practices
Ser-Kasolutions LLC
08.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
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