Currently I am working at Fresh Express as a receiving and Shipping supervisor. Resume has not been updated since 2018.
Juan Vargas
125 5th Street, Greenfield, CA 93927 • 831- 500-1455 (C) • j.vargas.123@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Highly knowledgeable and analytical Food Safety Specialist with a solid understanding of food safety regulations LGAM & FSMA, excellent auditing skills and work ethic. Possess experience in working both in the U.S. and Mexico in the raw leafy green industry. Bilingual (Fluent English/Spanish).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dole Fresh Vegetables
Food Safety Specialist 2016- 06/2018
• Administered and strengthened Food Safety Systems for raw agricultural products such as leafy greens.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation and codes governing food safety (LGAM and FSMA).
• Conducted seasonal pre-harvest ranch assessments for ranches in the growing regions of central and southern California, Yuma Arizona and throughout Mexico.
• Conducted in-house and 3rd party audits and inspections; conduct detailed and
documented risk assessments. GAP, SOP, LGMA, FSMA and various field audits.
• Assessed suppliers for compliance with company standards. Screened and audited food safety & quality systems and monitored supplier performance.
• Ensured food safety regulatory compliance with all Dole Fresh agricultural operations and with all growers and assisted with training and implementation of food safety regulatory standards.
• Maintained and built customer relationships ensuring compliance to customer requirements as they related to food safety.
• Coordinated activities concerned with pest management and field food safety to include soil, water and tissue sampling.
• Maintained necessary compliance paperwork related to food safety programs.
• Maintained updated certifications for all growing regions.
Raw Materials Coordinator 04/2006 – 2016
• Managed raw materials from field to salad processing plants, coolers and packing houses for locations in Soledad, Gonzales and Marina, CA as well as Yuma and Skyview AZ.
• Assisted product manager on implement sourcing strategies for managing raw materials for Dole Freshfacilities.
• Performed the following functions: order entry, data tracking, order issues, problem solving, shipping schedule, truck cubing, understanding of transit hours, understanding of shipping locations.
• Coordinated and kept inventory of dry goods (film, cardboard, master-packs, pallets, etc.)
Logistics Inventory Clerk05/2005 – 04/2006
• Maintained accurate inventory data and provided support as needed, conducted daily cycle counts and inventory maintenance.
• Responsible for inventory of all raw materials and provided this information as well as yields to management.
• Successfully forecasted purchasing needs for sales department.
• Managed files Bills of Lading with cold room / warehouse inventory.
• Followed proper documentation procedures in accordance to SOX requirements and other company procedures.
• Conducted Inventory variance review, research, and provide explanations as needed.
• Communicated with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Transportation, Customer
Service, and Logistics team on a regular basis.
American Farms
Harvest Labor Employee02/2003- 04/2005
• Delivered product to Taylor Farms and to coolers in King City.
• Maintained organization and flow of paperwork associated with deliveries.
• Drove tractors and equipment used to harvest raw material.
EDUCATION
A.A. General Studies (In Progress) Hartnell Community College
B.S. Business Administration (In Progress) Ashford University -Online
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP – September 2016
Primus Labs / Azul: Auditor Training
OTHER SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish, MS Windows, excel, word, power point. Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, good listener, exceptional organizational skills.
