Foreign material contamination is a constant concern for dairy producers. It can happen anywhere and at any time during the production cycle. Dairy products are exposed to many production components that create additional risk of breakage, creating foreign material contamination. Production machinery is typically composed of complex parts that can wear down and end up in dairy products without being detected, no matter how well-maintained they are.
Food safety’s been a concern for consumers and manufacturers alike since the early days of the U.S. food system. Let’s go back in time.
Foreign material contamination is a significant concern for protein producers and can happen at any time in the production process. It’s a daily, even shift-to-shift issue that requires strategic mitigation. In facilities that process meat, poultry and seafood, bone is an ever-present risk. There is also a significant risk of metal due to the nature of the processing environment, including a host of metal cutters, grinders, extruders, blenders, cooking equipment and more.
Introducing our Assistant Controller Marissa Mills, a valuable part of the FlexXray team. Marissa is a driving force to the comradery and culture of our team, as well as a leader in customer service to our facility and plant partners. Outside of work, you can find Marissa camping, hiking, rucking, mountain biking, baking and hanging out with her kids.
Introducing Marco Martinez, one of our incredible project managers. Marco actively manages current customer relationships and house accounts, ensuring our customers are top priority, receiving prompt and reliable service. He maintains consistent communication and support to make sure customers know we are here to help. Marco’s favorite thing about working at FlexXray is the ability to provide such a unique service to customers and consumers. Outside of work, you can find Marco playing with his dog, catching up on his favorite shows, including Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad and spending plenty of time with his loved ones.
Leo Rabago is a shift supervisor for our Texas facility. As the third shift supervisor, Leo supervises staff and monitors work processes to ensure alignment with FlexXray’s goals and vision. He takes charge of educating, coaching, counseling and directing his crew to perform to the best of their abilities and complete each job knowing they did everything possible for the customer. His favorite thing about working at FlexXray is the element of surprise in each day and how no situation is the same. Outside of the office, Leo enjoys playing video games with his kids, eating Tex-Mex or good Texas BBQ and listening to anything rock, rap and reggae.
Come meet members of the FlexXray team online or in person at these upcoming trade shows and events in 2021. We’d love to meet with you!
Introducing Jorge Alfaro, one of our incredible operations supervisors in Arlington, TX. On the FlexXray team, he strives to ensure that all procedures are followed appropriately and each customer gets the highest quality service possible. His favorite part about working at FlexXray is that it feels like spending time with family, which makes working together all the more enjoyable. Off the job, Jorge enjoys playing NABA Baseball, watching Pawn Stars, listening to Linkin Park and eating his favorite food, shrimp cocktail.
Introducing our VP of Operations, Kye Luker! With 18 years of experience in food manufacturing, he’s worked for large companies such as Dannon, MillerCoors and Schreiber Foods holding positions in Quality, Formulations, Operations, Fermentation and Aging, Processing and Packaging. His focus is leveraging operational capacity to help customers recover from foreign material incidents as quickly as possible. He fosters a nimble approach to managing virtually every aspect of FlexXray’s operational network and seeks to take advantage of every opportunity to help serve a potential customer. He maintains a firm grasp of quality and safety for customers and employees, understanding that millions of consumers are counting on safe products when they prepare a meal for themselves and their families every day. His favorite thing about working at FlexXray is the actual service it provides: safety. He strives to execute each project knowing that friends, neighbors or family members will consume safer products because of what FlexXray does. Outside of work, Kye enjoys playing the part of cheerleader, driver and spectator for his kids, playing music with friends, golfing and going fishing.
Introducing NEW Site Manager John Tokarz, over our Illinois facility! Here at FlexXray, he operates as the team captain, encouraging his colleagues to keep standards above par and go the extra mile in every aspect of work. A classic jokester with a knack for making people laugh, John’s favorite part of working at FlexXray is the family-like environment and how everyone supports and encourages one another-––and even laughs at his jokes! When he’s not working, John enjoys sports, Harleys, Mexican food and 80s hair rock. We’re grateful for his leadership and dedication to FlexXray!
