Dynamic professional with extensive experience in pasteurization and quality assurance at Hiland Dairy Foods. Proven track record in waste reduction and process optimization, enhancing production efficiency. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills foster collaboration across teams, ensuring adherence to safety standards and exceptional product quality.
- Kept a clean and organized work environment to comply with hygiene requirements in the food processing industry.
- Increased overall efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives focused on pasteurization processes and equipment optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new pasteurization techniques for optimal product output.
- Championed quality control initiatives, conducting thorough inspections of finished products to ensure consistency and adherence to established specifications.
- Minimized waste during production runs by closely monitoring raw materials consumption and adjusting processes accordingly.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of batch numbers, temperatures, times, and test results for traceability purposes.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among team members in a timely manner, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Quality assurance and production of various dairy and beverages to meet customer demands and per state outlines for safe food and health practices.
- Production and quality assurance of product necessary in the production of ceramic and porcelain tile.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime.
- Mentored junior staff members providing guidance on career development opportunities within the field.
-Quality production of prescribed optical lenses and eyewear, inventory management, sales, training and hiring of new employees.
- Was responsible for thousands of dollars worth of sales between 2 locations.
- Critical control points
- Temperature monitoring
- Production scheduling
- Waste reduction
- Product testing
- Pasteurization expertise
- Microbiology
- Strong work ethic
- Fast-paced environment
- Customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Goal oriented