Kevin Sousa
Delhi,United States
Summary
Reliable Operator with 4 years of experience working with complex machinery, raw materials and finished product. Dedicated to monitoring product quality while following proper safety and health protocols with strong attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Pasteurizer Operator / Plant Relief
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Newman, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Following Saputo's established SOP's to ensure the proper operation of the process equipments to include the pasteurization equipments, tanks, pumps, product lines, valves, fittings and components.
- Following all established Product Processing guidelines to ensure product meets Saputo, State and Federal Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements.
- Effective communication and coordination with other departments to ensure product is processed and supplied in accordance to production run schedule, product end of run, and product change-overs .
- Follow all Chart Recording guidelines, ensure accuracy and competition of all requited documentation, charts and records.
Packaging Lead
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Newman, CA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strength and expertise, ;leading to increase in productivity and workflows
- Preformed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to keep machines working optimally.
- Operated, maintained and preformed minor repairs to Cryovac equipment.
- Removed and replaced tools and dyes to complete various tasks.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and orders.
- Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting team members to meet packaging goals.
- Completed ongoing quality checks on cheese products, closely following strict quality assurance guidelines.
- Fostered positive employee relationships though effective communication, training and constructive coaching.
- Coordinated with employees to meet packaging goals
Cheese Packer
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Newman, CA
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to clean contaminants from work areas.
- Efficiently packaged cheese products, maintaining consistency to meet fulfillment deadlines.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gustine High School
Gustine, CA2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Production documentation
- Quality Control Testing
- Excellent Communication
- Collaboration & Teamwork
Certification
- General Pasteurizer’s License
- Forklift Operator Certification
Timeline
Pasteurizer Operator / Plant Relief
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
12.2020 - Current
Packaging Lead
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Cheese Packer
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
02.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Gustine High School
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