Raphael Akyea
Hanover,NJ
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in the food production industry. Expertise in sterilization techniques, quality control, and team collaboration, leading to improved compliance and reduced waste across operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pasteurizer
Nestle
Laurel, MD
05.2010 - 11.2025
- Operated pasteurization equipment to ensure product safety and quality compliance.
- Monitored temperature and pressure controls to maintain optimal processing conditions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Trained new team members on pasteurization processes and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to identify and resolve production issues.
- Streamlined communication between shifts by providing clear handover notes detailing any outstanding tasks or issues related to the pasteurization process.
- Used scales and containers to accurately measure and weigh raw ingredients prior to mixing and blending.
Mix Room Operator
Nesle
Laurel, MD
05.2010 - 11.2025
- Operated mix room equipment to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Monitored raw material inventory levels, coordinating timely replenishment to maintain production flow.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to conduct routine testing and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and operational best practices to enhance team performance.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery, proactively identifying issues before they affected production efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures for mix room processes, enhancing consistency and reliability of outputs.
- Reduced waste and improved overall product quality through vigilant monitoring of mixing procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of mix room equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- Completed required documentation for batch tracking and inventory management purposes diligently.
- Provided training to new mix room operators, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure success within the team.
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders.
- Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
- Checked products carefully with screens and bagged large batches and smaller quality according to order specifications.
- Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
- Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
- Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
CIP Operator
Nestle
Laurel, MD
05.2010 - 11.2025
- Operated and maintained CIP systems to ensure cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to enhance efficiency.
- Trained new operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols for CIP processes.
- Streamlined cleaning procedures, reducing downtime and improving overall production flow.
- Troubleshot issues within the CIP system, resolving problems quickly to minimize impact on production schedules.
Receiving Associate
Nestle
Laurel, MD
05.2010 - 11.2025
- Managed receipt and inspection of incoming shipments to ensure quality standards.
- Operated warehouse equipment for efficient unloading and storage of products.
- Coordinated inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Minimized errors in shipment documentation with thorough verification of packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders.
Quality Control Technician
Nestle
Laurel, MD
05.2010 - 11.2025
- Conducted quality inspections on production lines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols for raw materials and finished products.
- Monitored equipment performance and identified areas for process improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues effectively.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDNo Degree - General Studies
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Food safety regulations
- Sterilization techniques
- Standard operating procedures
- Sanitation procedures
Timeline
Pasteurizer
Nestle
05.2010 - 11.2025
Mix Room Operator
Nesle
05.2010 - 11.2025
CIP Operator
Nestle
05.2010 - 11.2025
Receiving Associate
Nestle
05.2010 - 11.2025
Quality Control Technician
Nestle
05.2010 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morgan State University
No Degree - General Studies
Montgomery College