Stephanie Mendez-Mendez
Agricultural Commodity Grader
Grand Island,NE
Summary
Dedicated agricultural commodity grader with experience in sorting and grading agricultural products. Completes accurate, fast work and strictly enforces standards. Skilled in time management, critical thinking and multitasking with a high degree of accuracy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Agricultural Commodity Meat Grader
USDA
08.2015 - Current
- Examine product to determine adherence with contracts (grade, weight, packing and quantity)
- Perform all phases of grading, inspection, and certification activities
- Perform duties in a variety of establishments (meat, lamb, veal, further processing)
- Monitor the plant and processing operations to assure that everything remains in compliance with all regulations
- Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records related to the grading results
- Audit stores to verify that they are in compliance with all the regulations USDA requires
- Evaluated carcass conformation, fat cover, lean color, texture, marbling, ensuring optimum product value was achieved.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in team meetings and sharing best practices for meat grading processes.
- Worked closely with USDA inspectors to guarantee compliance with government regulations.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing workstations for optimal efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through accurate grading and labeling of meat products.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through meticulous record-keeping and reporting of graded products'' data to management for analysis purposes.
- Improved employee knowledge of grading techniques through hands-on training sessions.
- Documented products checked, grades assigned and rejected items in master logs.
- Documented inspections, assignments and task completion to comply with company policies.
- Trained new employees coming aboard with us
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR 05.2001 -
Minor - Food Technology And Processing
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR 05.2001 -
Skills
- Quality Control Analysis
- Data entry proficiency
- Food Safety Regulations
- Meat Grading Expertise
- Quality Control
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data Recording
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Preparation of outreach materials
- Microsoft Office 365
- IT support
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Heartsaver first aid/CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Heartsaver first aid/CPR/AED certified
09-2023
Agricultural Commodity Meat Grader
USDA
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
05.2001 -
Minor - Food Technology And Processing
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
05.2001 -
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