Ricardo Santiago Solano
Salinas,CA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Technician
Latitude 36 Foods, LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted in GMP's audits and documented findings.
- Able to communicate with QA Department as well as WH and Production to assist with holds.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Complete hourly CCP and QCP inspections.
- Any product that does not comply with customer specifications placed on hold for further review.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by verifying that products met specifications and functioned as intended before release.
- Trained in correct use of ATP, Allergen, Protein, Tree nut and Environmental Swabs. As well as documentation of changeover forms.
- Identified and documented expiration date and lot number discrepancies.
QA Technician
Mann's Packing
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted quality inspection checks on incoming raw product. Samples collected evaluated for defects, color and quality.
- Responsible for weekly inventory of raw product in storage.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Inspect transfer trucks for food safety and quality by reviewing truck temperature on arrival.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Document holds and following up through emails.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas, CASkills
- Data analysis
- Issue resolution
- Computer skills in Excel and Word
- Critical thinking
- Deadline-driven
- Documentation skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Timeline
QA Technician
Latitude 36 Foods, LLC
04.2024 - Current
QA Technician
Mann's Packing
09.2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School