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Thomas Garcia

Clifton,NJ

Summary

Hardworking Quality Control Tech with 6 years of experience working in the beef industry in slaughter, processing, and grinding operations. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable about compliance standards. including Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Inspector/Label Control

Reed Lane
Wayne, NJ
11.2020 - Current
  • Ensured proper PPE usage by conducting thorough staff checks as Quality Assurance for a pharmaceutical packaging company.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in the assigned packaging room as per SSOP guidelines, working closely with the production supervisor.
  • Verified adherence to customer specifications and formats in batch record.
  • Achieved regulatory compliance through diligent execution of cleaning and sanitization protocols on various room components.
  • Ensured accurate and running chart recorders in temperature chart room for all rooms.
  • Promoted to Label Control and Batch Record Approval after two years in the quality control department.
  • Contributed to the review and approval process of customer batch records, while also responsible for issuing batch records to production supervisors managing manufacturing, packaging, and labeling tasks.
  • Performed audit quality control on batch record to ensure completeness and compliance with customer specifications.
  • Generated labels according to customer specifications in Batch Record with accurate EXP format, Lot number, GTIN, or barcode and specified amount of shipper labels or pallet labels as specified by customer.

Shift Supervisor

Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Montclair, NJ
02.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed a team of 15 employees responsible for accurately monitoring temperatures of both cold and hot food items.
  • Conducted regular checks to confirm that employees were properly dressed for their roles, emphasizing the importance of wearing suitable personal protective gear like food safety shoes and slip-resistant clean uniforms.
  • Supervised staff to deliver excellent customer service while serving hot or cold food, and completed cashiering responsibilities including closing registers and handling bank deposits.
  • Implemented measures to ensure staff accountability in station attendance and enforced hygiene protocols.

Quality Assurance/Hides Department

Tyson Fresh Meats
Amarillo, TX
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Employed by Tyson Fresh Meats in February 2015 as a production worker, and transitioned to the Quality Assurance team in the hide department.
  • Assessed the quality of raw hides, ensuring adherence to customer requirements before dispatching.
  • Managed SSOP's implementation and determined appropriate actions for defective hides, either tanking or salvaging by removing defective areas.

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Friona, TX
12.2009 - 09.2014
  • Led and supervised a team of 10-12 Quality Assurance Technicians in my role as the Lead Quality Assurance Tech at Cargill.
  • Ensured compliance with sanitation standards by monitoring equipment sanitation practices and enforcing general housekeeping regulations as outlined in the establishment's Sanitation SOPs, meeting CFR 416.1 through 416.4 requirements.
  • Applied extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of effective microbial interventions such as lactic acid, beef side, microtox, hot water washes, and steam pasteurization cabinets. Played a key role in creating a Food Safety Corrective Action Report (FSCAR) for the relevant CCP failure.
  • Implemented immediate corrective actions and ensured compliance with all parts of 9 CFR 417.3.
  • Inspected product (carcass and combo trim) for the presence of various risks such as fecal matter contamination, wood chips debris accumulation,rail dust pollution traces or signs of milk spoilage through Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) checks. Additionally,made sure to watch out for any hydraulic oil or grease leakages.
  • Diligently collected N-60 samples for comprehensive pathogen analysis..

Quality Assurance Inspector

Caviness Beef
Hereford, TX
03.2008 - 12.2009
  • Conducted daily pre-operational and operational Sanitation SOP monitoring procedures as a Quality Assurance Inspector.
  • Experienced in both slaughter and processing operations. Monitoring responsibilities included ensuring operational sanitation of direct product contact surfaces, employee equipment and personal hygiene. Also managed overall slaughter and fabrication floor cleanliness.
  • Implemented and enforced protocols for plant personnel involved in product handling.
  • Monitored production floor for product on floor, ensuring proper execution of meat reconditioning procedures according to establishment's SSOPs and SOPs. Took necessary control action by either retaining product or halting production.
  • Conducted daily pre-shipment reviews of all in-plant production products.
  • Ensured accurate pre-shipment review documentation by performing Acceptable Quality Level checks (AQL), focusing primarily on examining carcasses and trim combos.
  • Collected diverse samples for pathogen testing specifically targeting Escherichia Coli (e-coli) 0157:H7and Salmonella.
  • Skilled in using a range of sampling methods including core sampling combos of trim, N-60 sampling, and fat analysis to satisfy both customer demands and Agriculture Marketing Service standards.
  • Proficient in meeting 9 CFR 310.25 requirements through swab sampling for generic E.coli and accompanying USDA personnel during N-60 and ground beef sample collection.

Swing Manager

McDonald's
Hereford, Texas
04.2007 - 03.2008
  • Took on the role of a regular crew member, prioritizing customer satisfaction through prompt order-taking, courteous service delivery, and consistently serving hot fresh food.
  • Demonstrated fast learning abilities to secure promotion as Crew Leader, overseeing new employee training and a team of 10 to 14 employees.
  • Monitored adherence to company’s GMP protocols, promoting safe food handling practices.
  • Ensured proper procedures were followed to minimize and document food waste.
  • Managed daily bank deposits and safe to ensure proper change availability. Followed protocol for reporting cash shortages to store manager.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently, fostering high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed and updated weekly staffing schedules for my assigned shift.
  • Maintained effective communication with store operator, manager, and swing managers through daily detailed correspondence emails discussing accomplishments and resolving any issues.
  • Attended store meetings with all levels of management to discuss restaurant sales and generate ideas for increased volume.

Education

High School Diploma -

LAZBUDDIE ISD LAZBUDDIE
Lazbuddie, TX
05-2004

Skills

  • Quality Management Systems
  • Sampling methods
  • Documentation Review
  • Product Inspection and documentation
  • Employee Supervision
  • Compliance Enforcement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

QA Inspector/Label Control

Reed Lane
11.2020 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Chartwells Schools Dining Services
02.2019 - 11.2020

Quality Assurance/Hides Department

Tyson Fresh Meats
02.2015 - 08.2015

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
12.2009 - 09.2014

Quality Assurance Inspector

Caviness Beef
03.2008 - 12.2009

Swing Manager

McDonald's
04.2007 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

LAZBUDDIE ISD LAZBUDDIE

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