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Overview
Work History
Education
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TruckDriver

Joshua Lopez

Selma,CA

Summary

Proactive Truck Driver, Sanitation Supervisor, Food Safety Manager, and Quality Assurance specialist with extensive experience in maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Adept at conducting thorough inspections and implementing quality assurance processes. Strong work ethic, dedication to safety, and expertise in food safety and quality assurance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Wild Wood Express
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
  • Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.

Sanitation Supervisor

Pitman Farms
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards with regular inspections, ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Upheld regulatory compliance by staying current with industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation of all sanitation activities performed in the facility.
  • Managed chemical inventory, ensuring safe storage and handling practices were followed at all times.
  • Reduced downtime during production changeovers with efficient coordination of sanitation crew members'' tasks during each shift transition period.

Food Safety Manager

PPSI
03.2008 - 01.2017
  • 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.
  • Reduced foodborne illness incidents through thorough investigation of consumer complaints and prompt corrective actions.
  • Cultivated and maintained customer-focused mindset that acknowledged importance and value of food safety for customers.
  • Created safe and healthy work environment throughout plant, adhered to safety policies and procedures and drove safe work behaviors in leadership and front line staff.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to actively participate in identifying potential gaps or areas for enhancement in existing food safety processes.
  • Enhanced food safety measures by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.

Quality Assurance

Harris Ranch
01.2009 - 03.2014
  • Conducted ongoing quality assurance checks to maintain high standards in all completed projects.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes that reduced defects and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to company standards and policies.
  • Assisted in conducting quality assurance audits, identifying areas for improvement in clinical processes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with thorough post-installation inspections for quality assurance purposes.
  • Followed quality assurance policies and procedures to verify work of production team.
  • Handled multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality assurance standards.
  • Championed quality assurance procedures, maintaining consistency across all projects and products.

Education

GED -

Selma High School
2003

Skills

  • Safe Driving
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe Driving Practices

Timeline

Truck Driver

Wild Wood Express
02.2019 - 03.2021

Sanitation Supervisor

Pitman Farms
01.2017 - 05.2018

Quality Assurance

Harris Ranch
01.2009 - 03.2014

Food Safety Manager

PPSI
03.2008 - 01.2017

GED -

Selma High School
Joshua Lopez