Andrea Valdovinos

Experience

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  California State University, Fresno Food Processing Laboratory

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

  Student Assistant

  • Assisted in preparation and manufacture of large-scale quantity food products such as thermally processed jarred goods, dried fruits, chocolate bars, and corn processing• Assembled necessary equipment such as chocolate tempering machine and steam jacketed kettle for production• Handled food products/ingredients and production equipment in a safe and sanitary manner• Assisted with packaging and labeling of finished assorted jarred goods, chocolate bars, and diverse flavored almonds/nuts• Collaborated with other individuals to market newly manufactured and seasonal products at various sampling events. Show less

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  SunnyGem LLC

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2021

  Quality Assurance Technician

  • Monitored arils & juice production including verifying operator paperwork was correctly filled out and operators were following GMP requirements• Evaluated color, taste, smell and overall quality of pomegranate aril cups for sensory shelf-life documentation• Collected samples of fresh fruit loads for QA acceptability together with testing pH, titratable acidity, and brix• Recorded quantities of chemicals used for daily sanitation• Dosed and tested range of Peracetic Acid (65-95 ppm) for water tanks used in pomegranate arils production processing• Collected pomegranate juice concentrate samples and outside water tank samples for QA testing of pH, brix, NTUs, color, titratable acidity and centrifugation• Performed ATP swabbing on various arils and juice equipment throughout the facility such as jurans, tanks, filter systems, sealers, countertops, etc.• Assisted in managing inventory lists for pomegranate juice concentrate drum lot numbers Show less

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  WESTERN MILLING

  Oct 2021 - now

  Quality Assurance Technician

  • Laboratory Management; Conducted purchasing of laboratory supplies along with Mycotoxin testing kits• Performed daily Na% Titration testing on bulk and retail monogastric animal feeds• Ran Brix Analysis of molasses samples (60, 72, 76, 79.5, 83 (Hi Brix) Products)• Performed daily Mycotoxin testing (Deoxynivalenol, Aflatoxin, Zearalenone, Ochratoxin, T-2 and Fumonisin) on wheat and corn commodities from Goshen, Lifestyle, Hanford, Famoso and Buckeye sites • Audited daily production and bulk load out paperwork for Mills and assisted with filing of paperwork and other required documentation• Communicated with Mills on required operator and Safety trainings• Oversaw the completion of Housekeeping Program, Inspection and Clean Out Program and Magnet Cleaning requirements for all Goshen departments and outside sites pertaining to Western Milling• Monitored data analysis for a Black Soldier Fly Larvae Analysis Project including shelf-life; collected samples, took Hi-Definition photos and sent to external lab tests for Peroxide Value and CNCPS Package testing• Administered completion of a Biannual Medication Analysis Program for Goshen, CA and Buckeye, AZ sites• Participated in Mixer Uniformity Tests for various mixers used on-site• Familiar with RedZone software system Show less