Joshua Garcia-Lerma
Gardena
Summary
Dynamic Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist with the United States Army, skilled in food safety regulations and employee training. Proven track record in quality control and hazard analysis, enhancing team performance and compliance. Adept at investigative techniques, ensuring product safety and integrity through meticulous inspections and documentation. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
United States Army
09.2023 - Current
- Documented products checked, grades assigned and rejected items in master logs.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Assisted in training 200 employees on hand washing/cleaning knifes properly. tasks to raise quality of work for entire team.
- Analyzed raw foods to determine suitability for human and animal consumption.
- Completed on-the-job training to learn correct methods for identifying defects.
- Documented inspections, assignments and task completion to comply with company policies.
- Opened sealed containers and checked for spoilage due to improper handling and transportation.
- Enforced sanitation and handling guidelines to meet regulatory compliance standards.
- Followed USDA guidelines for assessing and grading products.
- Documented identification numbers and results on product sheets.
- Touched, smelled and tested items to assess quality.
- Compared shipments against packing slips to confirm completeness and accuracy of delivery.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Sevice
05.2020 - Current
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
Air Defense Crewmember
United States Army
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Completed missions that were regards to defending the sky from drones, air crafts.
Member Service Representative
Sams Club
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted members with correcting account, service, and system issues by educating on required forms and technical processes.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues through thorough dispute investigation.
- Educated and engaged customers with new bank products and services.
Attractions Cast Member
Cedar Fair
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Latched safety gate after guests entered and exited to avoid unauthorized access to attraction area.
- Assisted customers in entering and exiting rides, providing balance support and general directions.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Constructed displays and easy-to-read signage to help guests navigate attractions area.
Attractions Cast Member
Disneyland Resort
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
- Assisted customers in entering and exiting rides, providing balance support and general directions.
- Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
- Operated rides and attractions according to written guidelines to reduce injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CA06-2016
Skills
- Food safety regulations
- Investigative techniques
- Standard operating procedures
- Employee training
- Equipment calibration
- Sample collection
- Incident reporting
- Hazard analysis
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety precautions
- Quality control
- Visual assessment
- Quality assurance
- Subject matter expertise
Certification
USDA certification
Fortlift and standing palletjack license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
United States Army
09.2023 - Current
Air Defense Crewmember
United States Army
02.2021 - 09.2023
Mail Handler
United States Postal Sevice
05.2020 - Current
Attractions Cast Member
Disneyland Resort
10.2017 - 05.2018
Attractions Cast Member
Cedar Fair
05.2017 - 07.2018
Member Service Representative
Sams Club
01.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
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