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Maricela Villalobos

Shelby ,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Technician with hands-on experience in analytical testing, quality control procedures, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to follow protocols, conduct accurance experiments, and document results systematically. Skilled in using lab equipment, understanding safety procedures, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Bringing solid work ethic and attention to details as Quality Assurance Lab Technician. Adaptable professional experienced with facilities consolidation, inventory control, and inventory planning. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role on your team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Lab Technician

Peterson Farms Inc.
Shelby, MI
07.2022 - Current
  • Conducted quality inspections on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Utilized laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers and pH meters, for precise analysis and testing.
  • morning calibration tests and ensuring that test equipment is ready for the day’s production
  • Perform the required grading of finished product against a set of customer specifications
  • Ensure that all the required documentation is completed in a timely fashion and that it is accurate and legible
  • Conduct pre-operation sanitation inspections including microbiological and ph testing
  • Complete test results to standard and take action in out-of-specification situations
  • Follow and enforce Good Lab Practices (GLP’s)
  • Maintain adequate stock of lab supplies
  • Maintain work area in a clean, neat, orderly manner
  • Inform Supervisors and Management when out-of-specification situations occur

Quality Control Lab Technician

Michigan Freeze Pack
Hart, MI
05.2019 - 05.2022

responsible for the inspection of product, packaging, and environment to assure the safety and quality of the product. This reported to the Quality Food Safety Supervisor and Quality Food Safety Manager.

· Check the production order for customer and verify cut size and quality requirements.

· Verify product labels, coding, and pallet tag information to ensure all required information is correct. Print the first label off ink jet printer and verify it is correct.

· Must complete a pre-op inspection before the start of a shift. Complete associated paperwork and notify the proper personnel if the inspection is not up to standards.

· Perform hourly check weighs of boxes if product is in cartons.

· Check the grade of product and record quality testing as required by customer.

· Observe and report GMP, Quality, and/or Food Safety Issues.

· Cross train to perform processing quality tests – blancher monitoring, metal detector verification, water and product sampling.

· Must calibrate all scales and thermometers at the start of shift.

· Must complete corrective actions when a deviation occurs.

· At the end of the shift, make sure all records are complete and turned in to the lab.

Production Control

Michigan Freeze Pack
Hart, MI
05.2015 - 04.2019
  • IQF position that ensures the packaging and labeling of the finished product is correct. recorded the temperatures, case count and finished pounds of the pallets or totes. reported to the Shift Supervisor or Production Manager.

· Check work orders in the lab and print tickets accordingly.

· Communicate effectively with Quality to ensure proper disposition of product.

· Close totes, affix finish tickets onto totes and/or pallets.

· Record weights of totes and/or pallets.

· Perform temperature checks on every tote and/or pallet and document accordingly.

· Print first label off ink jet printer and verify it is correct.

· Aid in monitoring GMPs in the IQF area.

· Fill out all necessary paperwork with accurate and honest information.

· Other tasks assigned as needed.

Skills

  • Test result analysis
  • Customer focus
  • Quality Control Knowledge
  • Equipment calibration
  • Production control
  • Stock reconciliation
  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory documentation
  • Relationship building
  • Bilingual
  • Sample preparation
  • Strategic planning
  • Chemical mixing
  • Temperature controlled shipments
  • Paperwork preparation
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Team building

Timeline

Quality Control Lab Technician

Peterson Farms Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Quality Control Lab Technician

Michigan Freeze Pack
05.2019 - 05.2022

Production Control

Michigan Freeze Pack
05.2015 - 04.2019

References

Heather Hardy - Michigan Freeze Pack 

HR Manager Friend

(313)999-9686

hhardy@michiganfreezepack.com

Chris Ritchie - Michigan Freeze Pack

Operations and Raw Procurement

(231)750-4025

critchie@michiganfreezepack.com

Rebeca Perez - Michigan Freeze Pack 

Production & Inventory Specialist

(231)721-5930

rperez@michiganfreezepack.com

Maricela Villalobos