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Nohelia Flores

Caldwell,ID

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with systematic approach to Quality. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning to successfully conduct experiments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

QA AUDITOR

CTI FOODS
07.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough audits.
  • Review all quality checks, production checks, to be able to release product.
  • Performed rechecks and retests when product failed quality checks.
  • Assisted production QAs with questions on follow through on quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns, resulting in a more cohesive approach to problem solving.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior auditors, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
  • Conducted inside and outside audits to improve quality of work site.
  • Aided with Risk Assessments along side Supervisors and Leads to determine root cause of problems.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with all levels of the organization, fostering an environment where feedback was encouraged and valued.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
  • Performed Metal Detector checks on multiple lines.
  • Completed Direct Verification for HACCAP checks, Metal Verification checks, Case Code verifications and Use By Verifications.
  • Completed Audits for multi production lines e.i Taco Bell, Jack in the Box to very everything from bone dates to foss data.
  • Collected Bacteria samples.
  • Completed weekly swabs for listeria.

Bee Keeper

J&TD Apiaries
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
  • Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
  • Boosted pollination efficiency by strategically placing hives in areas with abundant flora for bees to forage.
  • Ensured sustainable growth of colonies by effectively managing swarm control and splitting strong hives when necessary.
  • Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
  • Implemented integrated pest management strategies to minimize the impact of pests on colony health without harming beneficial organisms.
  • Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
  • Maintained orderly condition and cleanliness of hives by regularly checking colonies for larvae and pests.
  • Monitored health of queen bees to verify healthy egg production.
  • Used smoke pot to force bees into hive to inspect hive and retrieve honey.
  • Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
  • Placed screen plugs in hive entrance to confine bees.
  • Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.

Laborer

Nelson Farms
05.2004 - 07.2018

Weeding onion, potato, mint and bean fields

Assistant to Floor Manager/ Sorter/ Manifester

Fort Boise Produce
08.2008 - 03.2013
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate machine setting for sorting correct sizing on onions.
  • Labor, sorted onions to dispose of rotten product.
  • Worked up to 13 hour shifts.
  • Kept records of knife usage.
  • Took notes from trainings and safety trainings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nyssa High School
Nyssa, OR

Skills

  • Product Inspection
  • Quality control tools
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Auditing techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • PPE use
  • Verbal Communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

QA AUDITOR

CTI FOODS
07.2018 - Current

Bee Keeper

J&TD Apiaries
08.2013 - 07.2018

Assistant to Floor Manager/ Sorter/ Manifester

Fort Boise Produce
08.2008 - 03.2013

Laborer

Nelson Farms
05.2004 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Nyssa High School
Nohelia Flores