Linda Barajas
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Summary
Focused individual with proven abilities in food safety, production, shipping, receiving, inventory, sales and quality control. I am a problem solver, seeking a challenging position in an organization where I can learn new skills and expand my knowledge. Seeking an opportunity where I can make the best of my potential and contribute to my employer’s growth. Bilingual English and Spanish Willing to travel and work remotely.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Pioneers Medical Center LTC department
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, improving response times for patient needs.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs on best practices in patient care and safety protocols, fostering teamwork.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Operations Manager/Food Safety & Organic Compliance Manager
Rainbow Valley Orchards Woodlake
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Achieved scores of 99% and above PrimusGFS audits.
- Manage daily operations including receiving, shipping, materials procurement, inventory, and quality assurance. Produce and maintain policies and procedures for Organic and PrimusGFS standards for two facilities, perform internal audits and represent the company during third party audits and inspections. Responsible for compliance of facility food safety and organic programs. Accountable for packaging materials, office, and cleaning supplies for month end accounting. Sales assistant entering orders into the system making dispatch appointments. Purchasing of packaging, sanitation, and maintenance materials. Make sure all purchased products meet quality and company approved standards. Encharge of processing USDA Phytos.
Operations Assistant
Rainbow Valley Orchards Woodlake
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Responsible for supporting plant Manager with daily duties overseeing packing house. Make sure that all employees follow GMPs.
Shipping Clerk
Villa Park
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepare documents for shipments, work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders etc. Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting for record keeping purposes. Inventory, order and store shipping materials and inventory stock and supplies. Pallet tagging and inventory control of cold storages.
Shipping Clerk
Gulliette Citrus Inc
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepare documents for shipments, work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders etc. Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting for record keeping purposes.
Shipping Clerk
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Assn
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Prepare documents for shipments, work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders etc. Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting for record keeping purposes. Inventory, order and store shipping materials and inventory stock and supplies. Pallet tagging and inventory control of cold storages.
Sizer Operator
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Assn
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality of product meets company and customer standards. Adjust machine components and pressure according to size of product. Regulate machine flow and speeds, stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur. Preventative maintenance and minor adjustments to equipment. Communicating with supervisors and coworkers.
Supervising Assistant
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Association
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements. Evaluating staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Hire, train, evaluate and discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances. Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records. Assisting pack supervisors with new employee training, including software, operational and safety training.
Quality Control
Venida Packing Co
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analysis. Quality control inspections of all products for defects and customer requirements. REQUIREMENTS AND NOTIFY SUPERVISOR OF ANYTHING THAT IS WRONG
Food Quality Control
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Assn
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Produce and revise standard quality control operating procedures for raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, and stability samples. Quality control inspections of all products for defects and customer requirements.
Education
High school Equivalent -
Visalia Adult School
Visalia, CACNA -
Meeker High School
Meeker Co11-2024
Skills
- Proficient in Famous Software
- Proficient in Word, Excel
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
Certification
- PCQI – August 2021
- HACCP CERTIFICATION– August 2021
- PrimusGFS v3.2 Standard Training – March 2022
- Merieux Nutrisiences Environmental Monitoring – May 2023
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR-BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Pioneers Medical Center LTC department
12.2024 - 05.2026
Operations Manager/Food Safety & Organic Compliance Manager
Rainbow Valley Orchards Woodlake
10.2021 - 10.2023
Operations Assistant
Rainbow Valley Orchards Woodlake
08.2020 - 10.2021
Shipping Clerk
Villa Park
10.2019 - 03.2020
Shipping Clerk
Gulliette Citrus Inc
11.2018 - 04.2019
Shipping Clerk
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Assn
04.2018 - 09.2018
Sizer Operator
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Assn
01.2018 - 04.2018
Supervising Assistant
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Association
11.2017 - 04.2018
Quality Control
Venida Packing Co
09.2017 - 11.2017
Food Quality Control
Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Assn
01.2015 - 11.2017
High school Equivalent -
Visalia Adult School
CNA -
Meeker High School