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Joel Ambriz Torres

Prosser,WA

Summary

Dedicated sanitation technician with proven expertise at STE Michelle Wine Estates, skilled in chemical handling and cross-contamination prevention. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and training new employees, while ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations. A reliable team player committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment along with operating machinery.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sanitation Technician

STE Michelle Wine Estates
02.2015 - Current
  • Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
  • Supported quality control measures by thoroughly sanitizing production equipment between product runs.
  • Reduced cross-contamination risks by properly handling chemicals and maintaining designated storage areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established timeframes.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by actively participating in team meetings and contributing to discussions on ways to improve sanitation processes.
  • Mixed required chemicals according to procedures to form cleaning solutions, completing chemical concentration monitoring as described in procedural manual.
  • Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
  • Skillfully and safely operated power scrubber, buffer and extractor equipment to clean and sanitize floors.
  • Trained employees on sanitation procedures, how to properly use all chemicals and assigned duties.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Promoted positive working relationships among team members by collaborating on various projects and sharing knowledge about industry best practices.
  • Monitored environmental conditions within the cellar space to maintain optimal temperature levels for wine aging and preservation efforts.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Supported winemaking team with timely execution of blending trials and tastings to achieve desired flavor profiles.

Forklift Operator

Express Services
04.2005 - 09.2010
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Optimized workflow through effective collaboration with other departments such as shipping and receiving teams, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
  • Handled shipping and receiving duties, organizing shipments efficiently for timely delivery to customers.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.

Machine Operator

Oregon Freeze Dry Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring proper packaging of fragile items before shipment.
  • Minimized product loss during transit by carefully inspecting packaging materials before accepting deliveries.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased productivity and reduced packaging errors.
  • Developed packaging layouts, materials and graphics.
  • Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.

Education

GED -

Yakima Valley College
1284 500 W Main St. Grandview
06-2007

Skills

  • Sanitizing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Workplace safety practices
  • Industrial cleaning techniques
  • Chemical handling
  • Operating lifts
  • Quality assurance protocols
  • Interpreting instructions
  • Safety training compliance
  • Safety and compliance
  • Sanitation regulations
  • Heavy lifting
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Forklift operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • General laborer
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Problem-solving
  • Warehouse management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sanitation Technician

STE Michelle Wine Estates
02.2015 - Current

Machine Operator

Oregon Freeze Dry Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009

Forklift Operator

Express Services
04.2005 - 09.2010

GED -

Yakima Valley College

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