VANESSA CROCKER
Columbus,GA
Summary
Qualified professional with many years of experience inspecting businesses and facilities to assess processes and adherence to food safety regulations to protect consumers. Seasoned expert at applying knowledge of laws and regulations to identify non-compliance issues. Poised and confident when interfacing with wide range of business leaders and employees during inspections.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety Inspector
USDA
Pine Mountain Valley, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by following health codes and safety regulations.
- Reviewed documents related to food safety such as HACCP plans, sanitation schedules, temperature logs, ingredient lists, and labels.
- Inspected meat carefully to identify abnormal color or other factors suggesting consumption safety concerns.
- Used HACCP principles to assess risks of different food-related items and document findings.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating databases as required.
- Conducted food safety inspections of retail and wholesale food establishments to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations.
- Notified facility management of any non-compliance issues identified during inspections.
- Attended training sessions related to new developments in food safety regulations or inspection protocols.
- Inspected food products for safety and quality assurance standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs on safe handling, storage, and labeling practices.
- Assessed product samples for chemical contaminants, toxins, foreign objects, microbiological hazards, and other forms of contamination.
- Reviewed product labels for accuracy and completeness of information.
- Ensured that hazardous materials were handled safely according to established procedures.
- Performed worksite safety assessments and made actionable recommendations to update procedures, improve environments and optimize worker behaviors.
Quality Assurance Technician
Tyson
Camilla, GA
09.2013 - 06.2024
- Operated equipment to test raw materials and products
- Conducted periodic process quality checks such as weights, dimensions and temperatures
- Evaluated incoming materials and ingredients for proper labeling and coding, as well as conformance with manufacturing specifications
- Identified and reported non-compliance and discrepancies and created formal audit reports
- Gathered metrics and offered feedback to design and production teams to improve overall quality.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Albany, GA
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Researched tax issues to understand related laws and obtain favorable outcomes for clients.
Shift Leader
Checker's
Albany, GA
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Motivated team to deliver quality service while promoting energetic and collaborative environment
- Delegated tasks, communicated expectations and directed workflows to improve performance
- Managed operations during shift, with total awareness of activities of employees and customers.
Education
GED -
Albany Technology
Albany, GA08.2013
Skills
- Operated equipment to test raw materials and products
- Conducted periodic process quality checks such as weights, dimensions and temperatures
- Maintained SOPS, internal quality documentation and databases for consistent operation of quality assurance team
- Evaluated incoming materials and ingredients for proper labeling and coding, as well as conformance with manufacturing specifications
- Observed line equipment in operation to identify problems and error-causing concerns
- Assisted with corrective activities to resolve non-conformance issues
- Executed periodic process quality checks with focus on weights, dimensions and temperatures
- Produced application and system reference manuals, user manuals, specifications, and standard operating procedures
- Completed and documented standard line checks for poultry production
- Implemented employee training to improve compliance with GMP and SOP requirements
- Developed or updated company complaint and inspection procedures to support timely capture, documentation and investigation of quality issues
- Identified opportunities for process and system improvement and enhancement to better meet quality targets
- Inspected, maintained and repaired SSOP, and LOTO equipment to maintain precision of results
- Sanitation Procedures
- Hazard analysis
- Temperature Monitoring
- Communication abilities
- Food Safety Regulations
- Sampling procedures
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Food inspection
- Time Management
- Time management abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Product Labeling
- Professionalism
Additional Information
Certified in LOTO updated 2024, Certified QA HACCP Technician
Languages
English, Advanced
Timeline
Food Safety Inspector
USDA
06.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Tyson
09.2013 - 06.2024
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
01.2012 - 03.2014
Shift Leader
Checker's
09.2011 - 09.2013
GED -
Albany Technology
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