Jose M. Cruz
Silvis,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented safety professional with extensive experience in safety compliance, quality assurance, and team collaboration. Proven ability to engage employees in safety initiatives and maintain high standards in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tyson Safety Committee
Tyson Fresh Meats
Hillsdale, Illinois
01.2021 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with team to develop safety policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, recommending targeted safety improvements. to recommend safety improvements.
- Engaged employees in safety awareness campaigns and initiatives.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness planning and response drills.
- Coordinated with management to address safety concerns promptly.
- Inspected and maintained all equipment according to established standards.
- Investigated accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes of unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Participated in risk assessments of new processes or activities prior to implementation.
- Aided in creating emergency preparedness plans to establish clear evacuation routes and response protocols. emergency preparedness plans, including evacuation routes and first aid responses.
- Organized periodic inspections of facilities, tools, and equipment to ensure they are safe for use.
- Evaluated existing safety programs and policies and made recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed incident reports to determine trends in order to develop corrective actions or preventive measures.
- Encouraged workers' participation in creating a culture of safety throughout the company.
- Collaborated with management teams in identifying areas where additional safety training may be needed.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Provided support during investigations into workplace injuries or illnesses related to hazardous materials exposure or other environmental factors.
- Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
- Trained and assisted employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements.
Meat Processor
Tyson Fresh Meats
Hillsdale, Illinois
08.2013 - 08.2026
- Processed meat products according to safety and quality standards.
- Operated machinery for cutting, grinding, and packaging meats.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations daily.
- Assisted in training new employees on processing techniques.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure proper function.
- Ensured that all products met customer specifications before packaging and shipping out orders.
- Portioned large cuts into smaller sizes using knives for further processing or sale.
- Labeled finished products correctly with expiration dates prior to packing them into boxes for shipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving contaminated materials or malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to maintain workflow in damp and cold conditions to safely process meat.
- Inspected meat products to identify defects and remove deficient products from line.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mexico
Mexico06-2000
Skills
- Meat processing
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- General maintenance
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Positive attitude
- Following instructions
- Training and mentoring
- FLUENT IN (English and Spanish)
- safety training implementation
- product quality assurance
- equipment operation
- hazard identification
Timeline
Tyson Safety Committee
Tyson Fresh Meats
01.2021 - 08.2026
Meat Processor
Tyson Fresh Meats
08.2013 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Mexico