NATHAN ROMERO
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance and Control Technician with a strong background in food safety and product quality. Conducted environmental tests, supervised product formulation and packaging, and managed compliance programs at The Honest Kitchen. Upheld high standards of quality and safety at Johnson Laminating & Coating. Proficient in environmental testing, inspections, and compliance management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
My/Mochi
5563 Alcoa Ave Vernon Ca 90058
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for pre-op (visual inspection and ATP swabbing) and releasing all rooms to production in a timely manner.
- Actively engaged with production and verifying all documentation is accurate and eligible.
- Responsible for verification and documentation of all scales and temperatures in the facility.
- Documentation of Yeast & Mold in house testing.
- Responsible for daily audits of the facility.
Quality Control Technician
Johnson Laminating & Coating
Carson, CA
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests
- Performed lab tests with various types of equipment.
- Responsible for filing and proper storing of all COA/COC’s.
Quality Assurance Technician
The Honest Kitchen
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Conducted environmental testing for pathogens to ensure food safety
- Performed visual product checks and supervised product formulation and packaging
- Maintained food safety standards throughout the production process
- Ensured compliance with Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP)
- Conducted titration of sanitation chemicals
- Managed and sustained the environmental pathogen testing, air plate testing, and MSDS programs
- Mininmal experience running a laboratory (FOSS)
- Verified product quality through visual inspections and laboratory tests
- Verified and managed Certificates of Compliance (COCs)
- Ensured equipment management and validation were up to date
Education
High School Diploma -
John C Fremont High School
01.2020
Skills
- Environmental and pathogen testing
- Visual product inspection
- SSOP compliance
- Sanitation chemical titration
- Compliance program management
- Equipment validation
- Forklift/Scissor Lift Operator
Languagereference
Arlene San Antonio, Quality Control Supervisor, (310)702-6503, English, Spanish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
My/Mochi
08.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Johnson Laminating & Coating
10.2022 - 05.2024
Quality Assurance Technician
The Honest Kitchen
01.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
John C Fremont High School