Maria Martinez
Maple Leaf Foods - Canada Packers
Brandon,MB
2
Languages
14
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Food Production Professional specializing in food safety, sanitation, and quality inspection. Achieved success through effective project management, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork. Committed to delivering high-quality results with a proactive and adaptable approach.
Work History
MSIP (Modern Slaughter Inspection Program) Worker
3 Years 8 Months- Performed inspection on heads, lymph nodes, carcass, gray and red offal inspections.
- Inspected product quality, marking diseases, abscesses and ensuring consistent appearance.
- Identified the possible diseases such as cancer, diamond skin and help the hogs to the veterinarian.
- Conducted inspections on heads, lymph nodes, carcasses, and gray and red offals to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Followed food safety, HACCP, and workplace procedures to protect product integrity.
- Identified the possible diseases such as cancer, diamond skin and hold the hogs to the veterinarian.
- Responded to inquiries from CFIA regarding product safety and compliance.
Production Worker
7 Years 6 Months- Specialty cuts, including lungs, heart, diaphragm, aorta, liver, tongue, snout, lips, cheeks, and auricles.
- Inspected finished products for quality, defects, and compliance with specifications.
- Monitored machine performance and reported malfunctions to maintain workflow continuity.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed sanitation standards to support safe operations.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Byproduct packaging experience.
- Operated production equipment while following safety, GMP, and food quality standards.
Production Sanitation
2 Years 7 Months- Rigorous sanitation operations executed thorough cleaning, sanitization, and sterilization of industrial food processing machinery, conveyor lines, and workstations using high-pressure equipment and approved chemical agents.
- Pre-Operational Inspections conducted meticulous pre-operational sanitation checks and visual inspections on equipment to ensure absolute compliance with food safety, HACCP, and CFIA/USDA hygiene standards before production startup.
- Chemical Safety & Handling. Handled and diluted industrial sanitation chemicals safely and accurately, strictly adhering to safety data sheets (SDS), WHMIS guidelines, and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
- Dismantling & Reassembly. Disassembled, cleaned, sanitized, and reassembled complex processing machinery and packaging equipment without causing damage or delaying production schedules.
- Cross-Contamination Prevention. Maintained strict environmental sanitation practices to prevent microbial growth, allergen cross-contamination, and biological hazards in high-risk food manufacturing zones.
- Waste Management & Facility Upkeep. Managed industrial waste disposal, floor scrubbing, and general facility sanitation to maintain an orderly, slip-resistant, and audit-ready plant environment.
Education
High School Diploma
. - Industrial Production Supervisor
Skills
Production support
Attention to detail
Quality control
Team collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Process optimization
Active listening
Creative thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
MSIP (Modern Slaughter Inspection Program) Worker
Maple Leaf Foods - Canada Packers
10.2022 - 06.2026Read More
Production Worker
Maple Leaf Foods
03.2015 - 09.2022Read More
Production Sanitation
Maple Leaf Foods
08.2012 - 03.2015Read More
Instituto Nacional San Luis
High School Diploma
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Asociacion Salvadorena De Industriales
. from Industrial Production Supervisor
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