VANESSA TOUSIGNANT
Orosi,CA
Summary
Manufacturing and production professional with hands-on experience in equipment operation, packaging, sanitation, and quality checks. Supports efficient line operations through hourly inspections, line changeovers, documentation, and safe work practices, including LOTO and food safety compliance, while helping train new team members and resolve minor equipment issues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership Coordinator/Specialist
Partners Personnel
Orange Cove, California
09.2026 - Current
- Handled onsite service requests and resolved customer concerns at client locations.
- Answered support calls to learn about and address customer needs, complaints or other issues with products or services.
- Clarified customer needs and supported service expectations to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Escalated complex issues to supervisors while adhering to site service procedures for efficient resolution.
- Generated reports documenting service activities and customer feedback.
- Documented service activities, parts usage, and client communications in tracking systems.
- Managed all administrative tasks including payroll processing, invoicing.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Inspected equipment and supplies to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Delivered routine maintenance and replenishment using service schedules and work orders.
General Laborer
Western Milling
Visalia, CA
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Operated forklifts to move materials and load and unload goods from delivery trucks, facilitating smooth logistics operations.
- Operated machinery used for mixing and processing grain and feed products while following established safety procedures.
- Printed and applied shipping and pallet labels per product distribution instructions, ensuring accurate tracking and timely shipment preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, promoting safety and efficiency in production environment.
Sanitation / Pretzel Operator
Frito-Lay
Bakersfield, CA
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Operated pretzel production machinery, including mixers, extruders, ovens, conveyors, and seasoning equipment.
- Monitored product texture, color, moisture, and shape; adjusted machine speed, temperature, and dough consistency to maintain quality specifications.
- Performed hourly quality checks, recorded production data, resolved equipment jams, and communicated maintenance needs when repairs were required.
- Executed line changeovers and performed thorough cleaning of production equipment, conveyors, cookers, floors, drains, walls, and work surfaces using approved chemicals and sanitizers.
- Followed lockout/tagout (LOTO), sanitation, food safety, and allergen-control procedures.
- Trained new employees on production procedures, equipment operation, safety expectations, and quality standards, facilitating smooth team integration.
- Communicated with leadership to support daily operations and completed tasks as instructed.
Deli Clerk
WinCo Foods
Bakersfield, CA
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Prepared, packaged, weighed, labeled, and priced deli products to ensure freshness and compliance with FIFO procedures.
- Monitored food temperatures and upheld sanitation standards for workstations, utensils, display cases, and equipment per food safety regulations.
- Operated deli slicers, wrapping machines, scales, ovens, and fryers safely and provided professional customer service.
- Supported management with paperwork and documentation to streamline daily department operations.
- Provided additional support to management as needed, helping with department priorities and day-to-day operational needs.
Case Packer Operator
Califia Farms
Bakersfield, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated case erectors, case packers, tapers, and sealing equipment, ensuring efficient packaging of finished beverage products.
- Loaded packaging materials, inspected finished cases for labels, coding, seals, structural integrity, and product counts to maintain quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, completed line changeovers, and troubleshot minor jams; reported major mechanical issues to maintenance for prompt resolution.
- Completed production logs, downtime forms, and quality documentation while collaborating with filler operators, palletizers, and quality control.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11-2028
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Kennedy High School
Delano, CA06-2013
Skills
- Production Operations
- Quality Inspections
- Production Documentation
- Performance Reporting
- Administrative Support
- Project Coordination
- Workflow Optimization
- Employee Onboarding
- Staff Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Knowledge Sharing
Certification
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - Valid
CERTIFICATION & LANGUAGES
Languages: English and Spanish
Timeline
Partnership Coordinator/Specialist
Partners Personnel
09.2026 - Current
General Laborer
Western Milling
07.2026 - 07.2026
Sanitation / Pretzel Operator
Frito-Lay
07.2023 - 11.2025
Case Packer Operator
Califia Farms
10.2022 - 04.2023
Deli Clerk
WinCo Foods
08.2020 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Kennedy High School