Strong work ethic centered around leadership in all roles I have held. Dedicated to continual education within my field. Personable in all employee relationships. Strategic with all managerial responsibilities. Proven track record of dependability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
TH Foods
02.2017 - Current
Evaluates and documents quality of finished goods and raw materials
Participates in the maintenance and development of plant quality programs in support of HACCP
Verifies scales in the process room
Inspects finished products to check packaging seal, date code, weight, and the appearance
Conducts shelf-life studies by taking samples of finished products
Conducts bi-weekly environmental swab test for Listeria in the plant
Participates in internal audits and inspections to identify and coordinate corrective action for any issues regarding food safety and safety
Reviews COAs and releases product and takes necessary samples
Reviews Food Safety/HACCP, Quality documentation
Maintains Hold and Release, and Environmental Testing
Machine Operator
TH Foods
02.2017 - 08.2017
Reviews daily schedule with supervisors/leads
Obtains batch sheets/formula sheets and process check sheets from Supervisor
Obtains ingredients/labels/materials per batch sheet/formula specifications
Verifies that all obtained materials/ingredients match items listed on batch sheet
Inspects the appropriate production equipment for cleanliness, allergen issues and foreign objects
Completes machinery setup/shutdown process for specific operation of equipment to the batch sheet
Mixes/cooks batches or wraps product to specifications as per formula in batch sheet
Monitors equipment throughout production run to ensure operation is within process parameters
Works safely and performs daily safety checks on all equipment
Performs calculations for partial formulas, ingredient and materials usage and waste
Utility Operator
Nabisco/Mondelez
06.1999 - 09.2016
Set up and operate machinery in a production environment
Conduct inspections of products, services, and processes to evaluate quality
Responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions and accidents to Production Supervisor
Required and able to operate a forklift
Inspects the appropriate production equipment for cleanliness, allergen issues and
Education
Associate of Science - Child Psychology
Moraine Community College
Palos Hills, IL
12.2010
High School - undefined
Curie High School
Chicago, IL
05.1996
Associate of Science - Food Science
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV
08-2026
Skills
Product inspection
Visual inspection
Equipment calibration
Inspections and reviews
Responsible for ensuring Compliance to internal Quality Assurance guidelines
Working on Yellow belt for six sigma
Works closely with R&D
Responsible for developing Key Performance Indicators