Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
DIVIANA COLINDRES
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Quality Assurance Inspector
March 2022 – March 2025
Square H- Brands. Vernon, CA
Responsibilities include the maintenance of records associated with HACCP and SSOP programs. Experience within a USDA food plant, able to interact successfully with USDA personnel and other regulatory agencies and be familiar with Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Bilingual Spanish.
Ensures correct packaging of product and at proper temperature.
May conduct basic chemical testing for fat and salt levels.
Evaluates critical control points.
Further ensures product consistency by examining flavor, color, and texture.
Ensures that GMPs are being followed, as well as allergen control and sanitation.
Calibrates lab instruments and line metal detectors.
Performs in-process inspection control on production lines to ensure quality standards including proper weight, and measurement.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Performs swabs of food contact and environmental surfaces.
Exhibit good communication skills with other departments and employees.
Strong attention to detail and organization skills
Proficient with the English and, Spanish language.
Quality Control Technician February 2020 - 2022
Rich Products Corp. Torrance, CA
Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the Quality Systems including procedures, records, Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Perform pre-operative procedure.
Perform visual inspection on final products
Take line samples and environmental monitoring swabs (as applicable).
Inspect samples of incoming materials.
Perform corrective actions as recommended on a weekly basis.
Strict adherence to GMPs and SSOP monitoring activities.
Maintain and organize quality and production documentation as necessary.
Works to maintain the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.
Reports food safety and quality issues to supervisors
Provide coverage for quality employees when necessary.
Participates in daily food evaluation to identify possible defects
Participates in the monthly plant inspections (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.)
Analyze food items at specified stages in the production process for compliance to specification
Able to use the following instrumentation/measuring devices: Thermometers, Metal detectors, Calculators and Scales.
Ensures appropriate communication of food safety and QA issues with supervisors. Calibrate and verify instruments to make sure they are functioning properly
Quality Control Technician January 2018 – February 2020
Bakemark Pico Rivera, CA
Perform bake tests according to instructions
Perform tests on other dry products requiring mixing and baking
Record measurements (height, width, weight, color) of bake items and compare to standards
Place product on hold when testing fails
Use laboratory equipment to analyze mix ingredients
Assist in writing and implement SOP’s for intermediate and final product evaluation
Conduct line audits in dry and wet plants for procedure and good manufacturing practices (sanitation, packing, weights, environment)
Perform testing in-progress on wet line
Perform tests on other wet products including water activity, Brookfield, NIR, pH, Brix, and other tests requiring mixing
Perform raw material, packaging inspections and evaluation. Assist with regulatory and labeling preparation
Buck receiving and Silos assignment
Assist FDA in product testing
Quality Control Technician February 2014 - November 2017
Quest Nutrition Industry, CA
Ensure all GMPs are followed
Investigate customer complaints
Coordinate raw material receiving
Coordinate environmental testing (including water, swabs, and air plates)
Verification of equipment and operational cleanliness familiar with ATP monitoring (Hygiena, Neogen Luminometers)
Knowledgeable in changeover/ allergen verifications
Verification and scheduling maintenance of calibrated equipment (scales, thermometers, moisture analyzer, water activity units, Mocon Dansensor)
Inspection of raw materials and components meet quality expectations
Verified all documentation is received, completed, and filed accordingly including batch records, calibration records, test results, familiar with grading paperwork
Responsible for review and assistance in assessing non-conformances
Ensure raw material/ finished product under investigation is properly held. Familiar with positive release
Execute material dispositions where applicable
Ensure the finished product meets company specifications
Ensure allergen labeling is completed and accurate
Ensure quality of products being produced by conducting regular inspection during production output and working with all departments necessary
Follow all safety rules and regulations and coach employees on safe work habits and GMPs.
Maintain a high level of sanitation, GMPs, and clean working environment at all times
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