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Jesse D Herrera

Gardena

Summary

Competent production professional with strong technical and mechanical knowledge. Keeps equipment operating well through routine inspections, tests, and repairs. Maintains operations in line with OSHA, GMP, and company standards. Reliable production team member accustomed to physically-demanding work in fast-paced environments. Meet targets consistently by working quickly and minimizing errors. Complete high-quality finished products for customers in industry. Efficient production worker skilled in reading and understanding blueprints, technical documentation and job orders. Knowledgeable about production processes in industry and quick to adapt to changing requirements. Safety-oriented, reliable and hardworking. Reliable and punctual successfully handles fast-paced work. Proven willingness to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong skills and abilities.

Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fermentation Technician - Process Development

New Light Technology Group
01.2021 - Current

Set up & Operate Automated Bioreactors

Harvest broth, CIP & Maintain Equipment

Monitor & Document Microbial Process

Revise & Update New SOP standards for lab operation processes

Serial dilution, Micro pipetting 10X - 100X dilution factor

Spectrometer linear light range, Moisture analyzer, FTIR testing

Document & Input data into Microsoft Excel for trend analysis

Assist & cross train scientist to insure correct procedures followed

Hourly monitor graph trends to prevent deviations during bioreactor experiments

Chemical weighing, mixing, aliquoting for vessel inoculation

  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.

Production Technician

NewLight Technologies
03.2020 - Current
  • Upheld facilities maintenance standards with regular inspections and repairs in line with OSHA and company standards.
  • Located and diagnosed faults with root cause failure analysis and good troubleshooting abilities.
  • Handled set-up, operation, and shutdown of production-related equipment using highest GMP standards.
  • Brought new employees up to speed quickly, training on production processes, quality requirements, and safety behaviors.
  • Assisted with automated systems by inputting data and configuration controls.
  • Maintained equipment with regular upkeep, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
  • Verified equipment functionality and performance at start and end of each job.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively identifying and participating in optimization opportunities.
  • Moved heavy loads with forklift, overhead cranes and hand trucks.
  • Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow.
  • Pre and Inoculated MTP, E2,E3 vessels, Knowledge and understanding of vessel graphs, Performed full chemical CIP on MTP,E2,E3 vessels, Operated and performed maintenance on Rabbits, Probe calibrations on MTP, E2,E3, Pulled chemicals and adjusted inventory for vessel runs, E2 DSP, E3 DSP, Spot checks on all live vessels, 3 media tanks CIP, Media weigh outs according to batch record.
  • Prepared for production runs by breaking down, assembling and calibrating equipment.
  • Read and understood the production orders to complete accurate work and minimize wasted resources.
  • Fermentation Lab experience - Mini and Akon checks, Spot checks, centrifuge, Methane adjustments, Moisture analyzer, OD by area measures, NH4 , No3 , No2 , PH offline checks

HVAC Technician

Monteverde & Son HVAC
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed preventive maintenance work and regular inspections for different system types.
  • Handled end-to-end testing and servicing for residential and commercial customers.
  • Coordinated installations based on building layouts, materials requirements, and required synchronization between other crews.
  • Started, commissioned, and calibrated new HVAC systems.
  • Supported customers by listening to concerns and fully correcting problems.
  • Helped HVAC foreman repair and replace defective equipment, mechanical components, and wiring.
  • Completed skilled updates to window, split, and Liebert A/C units.
  • Stayed ready for essential service work by maintaining inventory of necessary parts.
  • Completed system installations by connecting ductwork and installing control systems.
  • Protected customers with safe operations at all times, including following proper procedures when completing electrical work.
  • Updated systems by repairing and replacing defective equipment and components.

Merchandise Stocker

Pepsi Co.
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supported efficient sales floor restocking, palletizing and moving groups of boxes to merchandise aisles.
  • Completed daily cycle counts and assisted with monthly inventory audits.
  • Managed incoming stock, including inspecting and documenting merchandise.
  • Prepared items for storage, sales and shipment with proper staging and tagging.
  • Kept tool rooms, supply rooms, and other warehouse spaces organized for easy access.
  • Verified shipments by checking received items against invoices.
  • Streamlined storage areas by removing excess and obsolete stock.
  • Located out-of-stock and rare items for customers by carefully checking warehouse and off-site locations.
  • Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
  • Used measuring tools to determine quantity of materials needed for projects.
  • Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
  • Contributed ideas for improving work processes.
  • Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.

Warehouse Worker

Big D Floor Covering Supplies
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Minimized errors by inspecting incoming orders, checking contents and quality, and verifying paperwork.
  • Processed incoming trucks efficiently, working to unload, stage, and store merchandise smoothly.
  • Kept computer inventory tracking accurate by updating with new merchandise and other changes.
  • Assisted with safe housekeeping procedures by maintaining clean work stations and areas.
  • Supported inventory accuracy by properly recording materials movements on computer.
  • Helped meet promised delivery times using excellent sorting skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Supported team efforts by backing up fellow warehouse workers in managing incoming and outgoing products.
  • Kept tool rooms, supply rooms, and other warehouse spaces organized for easy access.
  • Supported efficient sales floor restocking, palletizing and moving groups of boxes to merchandise aisles.
  • Located out-of-stock and rare items for customers by carefully checking warehouse and off-site locations.
  • Managed incoming stock, including inspecting and documenting merchandise.

Education

Diploma -

Gardena High School
Gardena, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Operate machinery
  • Materials inspection
  • Team Training
  • Organize supplies
  • Attention to detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation and reporting

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Fermentation Technician - Process Development

New Light Technology Group
01.2021 - Current

Production Technician

NewLight Technologies
03.2020 - Current

HVAC Technician

Monteverde & Son HVAC
04.2019 - 12.2019

Merchandise Stocker

Pepsi Co.
02.2017 - 03.2019

Warehouse Worker

Big D Floor Covering Supplies
01.2014 - 11.2016

Diploma -

Gardena High School