Tomas Franco Vargas
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Meat Cutter experienced in knife handling and food safety. Achieved health code compliance and maintained sanitation practices, fostering a safe and organized work environment. Trained new staff on safety protocols and upheld cleanliness in meat preparation areas, enhancing product freshness and customer satisfaction. Also skilled appliance technician diagnosing, preparing quotes. ordering parts, and repairing in home appliances.
Overview
2
2
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter and Wrapper
Sam's Club
Brownsville, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Trained new staff on proper techniques and safety protocols for meat cutting processes.
- Trained new associates on proper techniques and safety protocols for stocking, wrapping and disposing of meat per food safety protocols.
- Ensured product is properly stocked at all times.
- Assisted in the production of rotisserie chicken and followed proper cleaning procedures for the production area.
- Properly trained new associates on proper washing of the meat cutting room.
Merchandise Associate
Sam's Club
Brownsville, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Ensure floor was properly stocked.
- Provided member service as needed.
- Ensured proper cleanliness and cleaned any spills found on the floor.
Meat Department Associate
A&V Lopez Supermarket
Brownsville, TX
03.2025 - 08.2026
- ensured cleanliness in the cutting room by properly washing and drying equipment daily.
- Ensured meat pallets were broken down properly to maintain quality.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Assured proper aesthetics and cleanliness of meat display cases to ensure customers could get the best quality of service.
Appliance Repair Technician Level 3
Shermans Furniture
Peoria Heights, IL
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired a variety of household appliances, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Provided detailed estimates for repair costs, going over specifics or the quote.
- Built estimates and placed orders for parts while providing notes based on diagnostics.
- Performing diagnostics and testing as needed and calling manufacturers as needed for troubleshooting.
- Ensured vehicle was on maintenance.
- Repaired appliances according to manufacturer specs.
Delivery Driver
William J Baer Inc. (Fedex Ground)
Morton, IL
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Adhered to all DOT safety regulations and procedures while driving and handling packages.
- Electronically maintained logs of packages delivered and returned to the terminal.
- Performed daily inspections of the delivery vehicle and reported any discrepancies to management.
- properly loaded vehicle for route management.
Yard Spotter
SC2 Inc - Supply Chain Services & Solutions
Chillicothe, IL
07.2015 - 08.2020
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading and unloading processes, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers and containers efficiently within designated areas.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment and vehicles to ensure proper maintenance is performed.
- Provided assistance to truck drivers as needed to find and raise trailers in the yard.
- Made sure all paperwork for trailers was accounted for.
Ship Breaker
All Star Metals
Brownsville, TX
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Ripped fiberglass from a ship following shipyard protocols.
- Operated shipyard laundry center as needed.
- Kept the grounds maintained and did yard maintenance as required.
- Helped with repairs when requested as well as doing store runs to get parts and equipment.
Tactical Vehicle Operator
Marines Corps
Oceanside, CA
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Operated military vehicles in compliance with safety protocols
- Performed routine maintenance checks to ensure vehicle readiness and reliability.
- operated radio equipment as needed.
- ensured equipment and cargo were secured properly before training or leaving on missions.
- properly refueled vehicles after every convoy.
Lot Attendant
Home Depot
Brownsville, TX
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Assisted customers with loading merchandise into vehicle and tying down as needed.
- Responsible for cart corral being full at all times.
- Brought carts inside the store for customers during inclement weather
Education
GED -
Brownsville Adult Education Center
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Knife skills
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Sanitation procedures
- Sanitation practices
- Cross-contamination control
- Meat cutting techniques
- Temperature monitoring
- Food safety regulations
- Meat quality standards
- Food handling standards
- Client interaction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat Cutter and Wrapper
Sam's Club
01.2026 - Current
Merchandise Associate
Sam's Club
08.2025 - Current
Meat Department Associate
A&V Lopez Supermarket
03.2025 - 08.2026
Appliance Repair Technician Level 3
Shermans Furniture
11.2024 - 03.2025
Delivery Driver
William J Baer Inc. (Fedex Ground)
11.2020 - 11.2023
Yard Spotter
SC2 Inc - Supply Chain Services & Solutions
07.2015 - 08.2020
Ship Breaker
All Star Metals
06.2012 - 03.2013
Tactical Vehicle Operator
Marines Corps
10.2007 - 10.2011
Lot Attendant
Home Depot
06.2006 - 09.2006
GED -
Brownsville Adult Education Center