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Van Rodriguez

La Puente

Summary

Experienced Clerk with exceptional typing and data entry abilities and results-driven nature. Knowledgeable about logging daily information, researching variances and maintaining thorough records. Accuracy-driven, service-oriented and diligent about completing tasks with little supervision.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Clerk, Formulator, And Packaging Tech

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
06.2016 - Current
  • Examines batch records documentation, materials, and monitors work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to cGMP and GDP standards and company policies
  • Performs Jeeves transactions for raw material, finished goods and labor hours
  • Reviews documents such as production schedules and work orders to ensure adequate supplies and materials for the day’s production
  • Maintains and records production data in the Daily Production Record (DPR) file including units produced, in-process rejects, QC samples, etc
  • Requisitions and maintains inventories of materials and processing supplies necessary to meet production demands
  • Distributes production schedules and work orders to departments
  • While reviewing the batch record, tracks types of errors by the technicians, creates Prato charts, investigates root cause(s) and works closely with Production management and technicians to eliminate occurrence of those errors
  • Optimizes the batch record and production processes by proposing and submitting changes to the batch record and existing production SOPs
  • Work with the technicians on the production floor to observe their activities and provide feedback on their documentation method.

Formulation Tech

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
06.2016 - Current
  • Formulates Powder media formulas per manufacturing protocols utilizing various weighing equipment such as scales and balance
  • Uses Mettler-Toledo IND780 terminal system to ensure correct raw materials assigned in the batch record are used and at the specified quantity
  • Safely and effectively operates milling systems such as impact, ball and jar mills as well as blenders, including the large volume blender
  • Reviews lot folders for accuracy, completeness and availability of components necessary to complete job prior to the scheduled date of production
  • Obtains proper samples and forwards to QC as required
  • Initiates Document Change Request (DCRs) as needed
  • Suggest changes in departmental procedures and processes (SOPs) as needed
  • Maintains all required logs and associated documentation
  • Assures that all chemicals are stored and labeled properly
  • Performs calibration on all required equipment including scales and balances
  • Performs in process scale checks
  • Works with production scheduling to ensure products are made in a timely manner
  • Keeps work area, utensils, tanks, mills, and equipment clean and organized
  • Ensures that supplies needed such as weigh boats, gloves, lab coats, etc
  • Are well stocked in their designated areas
  • Orders supplies or informs Lead/Supervisor if supplies need to be ordered
  • Follows all safety procedures and works in a safe manner including wearing all required personal protective equipment
  • Understands and follows procedures to ensure that chemicals are handled properly
  • Good understanding of metric system and its conversions
  • Safely and effectively operates dry heat oven, steam autoclave and various automated and manual equipment cleaning systems to clean mills, IBCs, etc
  • Follows and actively participates in sustaining the 6S program in the area.

Packaging Tech

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
06.2016 - Current
  • Performs inspection of raw materials and packaging supplies for the lot; only stages the quantity of each item as per the product BOM
  • Set up scales, calibrates and documents weighing equipment
  • Performs and documents line clearance at the start of each packaging event
  • Performs and documents label verification prior to each labeling event; completes and documents label reconciliation post packaging
  • Assembles buckets, boxes, bottles for packaging
  • Reviews weigh tapes for correct weight of each package and QC sample
  • Weighs every container following lot folder and pertinent SOPs
  • Fills out all documentation real-time, accurately and legibly
  • Maintains clean and orderly work area and performs necessary housekeeping duties
  • Assures that correct number of samples at the correct weight are collected and logged into QC
  • Assures packaged product is palletized; identified and shrink wrapped per SOP and stored in the proper storage location
  • Assures that all logbooks are maintained and that all required documentation is properly filled out in a timely manner
  • Reviews the schedule ahead of time and performs timely staging of required materials
  • Suggests changes in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
  • Performs other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor.

Machine Operator

Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2016
  • Prepare equipment and any raw materials for bottling
  • Maintain and sanitize production equipment
  • Maintain inventory control for all material
  • Set up and operate Packaging Machine
  • Set up and operate Multi Shrink and Reshrink
  • Set up and operate Labelling Machine and Robot palletizer
  • Troubleshoot any issues with the machines based on S.O.P
  • Perform documentation and verification as required on packaging batch record.

Machine Operator and Packager

Hyland’s Inc.
03.2013 - 12.2014
  • Set up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order
  • Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the production procedures
  • Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift
  • Feed information akin to speed, shapes and sizes through the machine set up box
  • Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running
  • Troubleshoot problems during machine operation
  • Ensure that regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out
  • Perform random tests to ensure accuracy
  • Perform safety checks on every machine
  • Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output
  • Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times
  • Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors
  • Load and unload materials and products into packaging processing equipment
  • Move and sort materials by means of hand tools, placing weighty products or materials into containers using hand tools and equipment
  • Examine goods for defects
  • Clean containers, materials, and work areas with cleaning solutions and hand tools.

Scan Coordinator

Seafood City
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Maintained proper scan descriptions and valid item modifiers, and organized accurate price changes
  • Ensured placement of price accuracy signs on shelves and in the front end
  • Sustained maintenance of point-of-sale equipment and for implementing emergency procedures
  • Maintained sales events for accuracy in scanning and signage, and price integrity
  • Established communication between Grocery Clerks and Scanning Coordinator for a smooth transition of products being delivered
  • Informed management of any problem in pricing or signs throughout the store
  • Followed safety procedures and maintained store floor clean and free of debris to avoid accidents
  • Prevented damage and spoilage of product, and sale of out of code product.

Casual worker

Trantech Innovations Inc.
07.2007 - 09.2012
  • Operate forklift to pull orders, maintaining care to minimize damage, safely and neatly
  • Working in the receiving and shipping department, picking, packing, and scanning orders using a palletizer
  • Conducting cycle counts of inventory and managing daily log registers
  • Handling and organizing all material as to minimize damage
  • Ensuring the cleanliness and proper stocking of inventory in the work area
  • Efficiently carrying out all orders of the supervisors
  • Working in accord with all safety regulations of the warehouse
  • Coordinating work with fellow workers and other team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School
La Palma, CA

Skills

  • Deadline-oriented
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Management
  • Document Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Database entry

Timeline

Production Clerk, Formulator, And Packaging Tech

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
06.2016 - Current

Formulation Tech

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
06.2016 - Current

Packaging Tech

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
06.2016 - Current

Machine Operator

Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2016

Machine Operator and Packager

Hyland’s Inc.
03.2013 - 12.2014

Scan Coordinator

Seafood City
01.2012 - 02.2013

Casual worker

Trantech Innovations Inc.
07.2007 - 09.2012

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School
Van Rodriguez