Yvette Hernandez
Willmar ,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented Consumer Safety Inspector with commitment to consumer protection and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Consume Safety Inspector
United States Department of Agriculture
01.2024 - Current
- Communicated and defended determinations on non-compliance issues and discussed plans for addressing non-compliance.
- Verified that regulated establishments produced safe products and executed appropriate inspection methods.
- Assured that products approved for import fully complied with applicable federal regulations governing importation of meat and poultry products.
- Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside plants in relation to economic adulteration and misbranding for consumer protection.
- Cross-trained in Both Poultry and Red Meat Establishments
- Evaluated employees' compliance with personal hygiene standards and food industry's Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Adhered to HACCP protocols to evaluate risk level of food-related items and record results.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Used HACCP principles to prevent food safety and quality issues.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Inspected farms and fields for compliance with local and state regulations.
- Trained In RTE and NRTE Red Meat and Poultry
- Provided antemortem inspection for red meat and poultry .
Intake Worker
United Community Action Partnership
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
Overnight Suppoer Manager
Walmart
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Supervised receiving, stocking and shipment in high-volume warehouse environment.
Inventory Clerk
Jennie-O Turkey Store
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Quality Control
Jennie-O Turkey Store
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Monitored performance measurements to maintain product quality control.
- Consulted with production and engineering groups to address quality control issues.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Adhered to laboratory's quality control policies.
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
- Adhered to HACCP protocols to evaluate risk level of food-related items and record results.
- Used HACCP principles to prevent food safety and quality issues.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Crossing Trained in RTE and NRTE Poultry Products
Education
GED -
Jefferson Learning Center
Willmar MNSkills
- Policy Enforcement
- Incident Reporting
- Sampling procedures
- Product Inspection
- Corrective Action Planning
- Documentation Review
- Hazard Identification
- Worker Training
- Contamination monitoring
- Environmental Monitoring
- Workplace Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Procedure Implementation
- Vehicle safety
- Workplace inspections
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Records/files maintenance
- Evaluations and reporting
- Site Visits
Additional Information
I am Currently a Consumer Safety Relief Inspector , I have been crossed trained in red meat slaughtering and Poultry Slaughtering as well as RAW processing and RTE for Chickens,beef,pork,goat ,lamb and Turkey .
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Consume Safety Inspector
United States Department of Agriculture
01.2024 - Current
Intake Worker
United Community Action Partnership
05.2023 - 01.2024
Overnight Suppoer Manager
Walmart
10.2022 - 05.2023
Inventory Clerk
Jennie-O Turkey Store
01.2019 - 10.2022
Quality Control
Jennie-O Turkey Store
07.2017 - 01.2019
GED -
Jefferson Learning Center
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