Mario Cabrera
Stratford
Summary
Cheese production professional with proven ability to maintain high standards in dairy processing and product quality. Known for developing innovative cheese varieties and streamlining production workflows. Dependable team member who adapts to changing needs and focuses on achieving tangible results. Proficient in curd handling, aging techniques, and quality control.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEESEMAKER-VAT OPERATOR
Leprino Foods
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Executed operation of pasteurization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality assurance protocols.
- Monitored production processes to maintain adherence to industry standards and ensure product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in cheese aging and maturation.
- Monitored quality control processes, swiftly addressing discrepancies to maintain product integrity.
- Conducted regular quality checks, identifying and addressing deviations promptly.
Extruder Operator
Leprino Foods
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Monitored preheat and chill tanks to maintain optimal curd-to-water ratios and temperature levels. Assisted in regulating curd flow rates to ensure smooth production processes.
- Oversaw operation of mixers and extruders to ensure precise ribbon body dimensions, temperature control, and salt content.
- Facilitated continuous communication between brine floater to ensure ribbon consistency and optimal brine temperature.
- Assisted in disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling mixer extruder equipment. Helped maintain equipment functionality through proper tear down and reassembly processes.
- Oversaw execution of master sanitation schedule for mixer extruder area.
- Conducted cleaning and maintenance tasks on Finesavers 7 & 8 to ensure optimal performance.
2nd SHIFT BREAK RELIEF -CHEESE DEPT
Leprino Foods
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Coordinated break and lunch schedules to ensure continuous workflow for vat operator, extruder operator, and brine floater.
- Acquired proficiency in equipment operation to maintain continuity of duties in the absence of designated operators.
- Executed cleaning procedures for fine savers to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and documented chemical levels in cheese debarment foot foaming station and boot scrubbing pans to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Executed housekeeping protocols and GMP guidelines to uphold operational integrity in all areas.
- Fulfilled various responsibilities assigned by foreperson or supervisor to support team operations.
BRINE FLOATER- DAY OFF RELEF
Leprino Foods
2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted regular assessments of main brine system to maintain proper operational parameters, including flow and temperature.
- Conducted regular assessments of brine conditions to facilitate consistent cheese flow and relayed required changes to extruder operator.
- Executed cheese sampling procedures within a 40-minute timeframe to ensure quality assessment.
- Monitored ribbon cutting events to ensure smooth operations. Assisted in managing exit conveyor systems for efficient flow. Supported the functionality of metal detectors during events.
- Conducted thorough inspections and cleaning of brine filters once per shift to uphold operational standards.
- Collaborated with brine floater team to address needs and optimize performance during operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson or Supervisor.
HTST AND FINE SAVER CLEAN-UP
Leprino Foods
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Executed safe and efficient shutdown of milk HTST pasteurizer and CIP processes to ensure operational integrity.
- Responsible for the manual cleaning all fine savers 1-6 frames and augers.
- Responsible for the CIP of fine savers.
- Managed cleaning and sanitization protocols for sweet cream press to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Achieved optimal performance of milk filters and frames through consistent daily cleaning. Enhanced fine savers area maintenance, contributing to overall operational effectiveness. Improved cleanliness protocols, resulting in higher quality assurance.
- Maintain the master sanitation schedule for the HTST room
CHEESE/PROCESSING DAY OFF RELIEF
Leprino Foods
12.2006 - 12.2010
- Oversaw cleanup operations in production areas during processing activities.
- Executed packaging and data entry for products collected during debarment cleanup, ensuring adherence to operational standards and accuracy in the CIM system.
- Assist in coverage for uncuffer break and lunches.
- Responsible for hand cleaning. and set up for CIP DM#1,2,3.
- Responsible for DM # 1,2,3 for production after CIP.
- Responsible for maintaining fine saver 8 and set up for CIP.
Education
Associate of Arts -
West Hills Collage
Lemoore, CA05-2003
Skills
- Licensed pasteurization operator
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
CHEESEMAKER-VAT OPERATOR
Leprino Foods
03.2022 - 12.2025
Extruder Operator
Leprino Foods
01.2018 - 03.2022
2nd SHIFT BREAK RELIEF -CHEESE DEPT
Leprino Foods
03.2014 - 01.2018
HTST AND FINE SAVER CLEAN-UP
Leprino Foods
12.2010 - 03.2014
CHEESE/PROCESSING DAY OFF RELIEF
Leprino Foods
12.2006 - 12.2010
BRINE FLOATER- DAY OFF RELEF
Leprino Foods
2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts -
West Hills Collage