Herlinda Paramo

Lead | 2024 – Present

* Production Oversight: Direct and coordinate all aspects of the production line, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.

* Frozen Product Management: Supervise the sorting of raw materials based on quality and specifications, accurately weigh ingredients according to batch formulas, and manage the transfer of frozen products between processing stages, minimizing waste and ensuring proper handling.

* Drying Process Control: Oversee the loading and unloading of industrial dryers, meticulously monitoring temperature and time settings to achieve optimal product dehydration and quality.

* Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of dryer operations, including batch information, processing times, and any deviations, ensuring traceability and compliance.

* Finished Product Handling: Manage the packing of dried pet food into appropriate containers, ensuring correct labeling and adherence to packaging specifications for final distribution.

* Equipment Operation: Safely and proficiently operate both stand-up and sit-down forklifts to transport raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods within the production facility, adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining certification.

* Line Operator | 2023 – 2024

* Production Line Operation: Operated and monitored various machinery along the frozen pet food production line, ensuring smooth and continuous operation while adhering to safety guidelines.

* Material Handling: Efficiently sorted incoming frozen ingredients based on quality standards, accurately weighed materials to meet production requirements, and transferred products between different stages of processing.

* Drying Support: Assisted in the loading and unloading of industrial dryers, following established procedures to ensure proper product flow and efficient drying cycles.

* Production Worker | 2020 – 2023

* Raw Material Preparation: Performed essential tasks in the initial stages of frozen pet food production, including sorting raw materials to remove any inconsistencies or defects.

* Weight Verification: Accurately weighed frozen ingredients according to production guidelines, ensuring correct proportions for product formulation.

* Product Transfer Assistance: Assisted in the movement of frozen products between different processing areas, maintaining product integrity and efficient workflow.

Larry’s Produce, Fairfield, CA – A significant local agricultural producer known for its wide variety of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

Crop Planting: Participated in the planting process for various seasonal crops, ensuring proper spacing and handling of seedlings or seeds to maximize yield.

* Harvesting Operations: Skillfully and efficiently picked a variety of mature fruits and vegetables by hand, adhering to quality standards for harvesting and handling to prevent damage.

* Physical Labor: Performed physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy containers of harvested produce, often in varying weather conditions.

* Material Transportation: Assisted in the transportation of harvested produce from the fields to packing or storage areas, ensuring timely and careful handling.

* Equipment Operation: Operated agricultural machinery such as tractors for field preparation and cultivation, and forklifts for loading and unloading materials, demonstrating proficiency and safety awareness.

Kitchen Management (Opening & Closing): Took responsibility for opening and closing the kitchen, including setting up equipment, preparing for service, and ensuring proper cleaning and shutdown procedures were followed.

* Sanitation and Maintenance: Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by regularly mopping and sweeping floors, adhering to food safety regulations and hygiene standards.

* Food Preparation: Prepared a variety of menu items according to standardized recipes and quality guidelines, ensuring consistent taste and presentation.

* Dishwashing Operations: Efficiently operated the dishwasher to clean and sanitize all kitchenware, utensils, and equipment, maintaining a steady supply for food preparation and service.

* Customer Service and Cash Handling: Provided friendly and efficient customer service as a cashier, accurately processing orders, handling cash transactions, and addressing customer inquiries.

* Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance: Regularly cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment such as the grill, fryer, and food warmer to ensure proper functionality and hygiene.