Tony Morello
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
4+ years with USDA license to inspect and certify grades of Fruits and Vegetables in high volume warehouse environments. Background experience in government fresh crop inspection, warehouse operations, and customer service. Recognized for reliability and performance in my USDA/AZDA roles and now seeking to contribute expertise in a full time, long-term position.
Willing to relocate.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Sales Floor Associate
Walmart
08.2025 - Current
- Ensured product freshness and quality by rotating inventory, removing unsellable items, and maintaining USDA food safety standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection, and requested price checks.
Lead Inspector II - Seasonal
Arizona Department of Agriculture
03.2021 - 07.2025
- Inspected and certified imported produce from Mexico to ensure compliance with USDA standards and food safety regulations.
- Supervised and coordinated up to 25 inspectors, overseeing inspections of 80+ truckloads daily during peak import season.
- Delivered accurate grading and reporting under strict deadlines, supporting Nogales' role as one of the largest U.S. produce ports.
- Repeatedly selected for seasonal contracts due to reliability attention to detail, and consistent performance.
Inspector II - Seasonal
Cooperative Agriculture Support Services Authority
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked as a seasonal traveling inspector for California's fruit and vegetable inspection division as needed.
- Performed inspections to certify tomato imports from Mexico into the United States.
Warehouse Associate - Seasonal
Seasonal Target Distribution Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Selected, prepared, and organized items for shipment in a physically demanding role.
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Thomas Produce Warehouse
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted USDA inspections by pulling samples and using a pallet jack to load/unload semi-trucks.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked as a Picker and Tote Runner, completing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Verizon Wireless Customer Service
Afni Call Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided assistance to Verizon customers via inbound calls regarding questions and payments.
Philips Lifeline Agent
Teleperformance Call Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Dispatched emergency services and provided support to Philips Lifeline device users.
Dishwasher
Olive Garden
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining dishware.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Cashier
Target
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promoting seasonal discounts and membership benefits.
Dishwasher
Elvira's Mexican Restaurant
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed dishwashing, equipment maintenance, and preparation of side dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
Rio Rico05-2018
Skills
- USDA Licensed Fruit and Vegetable Inspector
- Food Safety
- Customer engagement
- Data verification
- Operating pallet jacks
Accomplishments
- Arizona Department of Agriculture
- Graduated high school by the age of 16.
- Became a lead inspector
- Obtained all of the licenses offered to a seasonal employee.
- Got selected as 1 of 4 people (out of 80+ other seasonal workers) work in California in 2022 because of my hard work and dedication to AZDA.
Timeline
Produce Sales Floor Associate
Walmart
08.2025 - Current
Inspector II - Seasonal
Cooperative Agriculture Support Services Authority
07.2022 - 10.2022
Warehouse Associate - Seasonal
Seasonal Target Distribution Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Inspector II - Seasonal
Arizona Department of Agriculture
03.2021 - 07.2025
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Thomas Produce Warehouse
10.2020 - 02.2021
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
08.2020 - 10.2020
Verizon Wireless Customer Service
Afni Call Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
Philips Lifeline Agent
Teleperformance Call Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Dishwasher
Olive Garden
04.2019 - 06.2019
Cashier
Target
06.2018 - 10.2018
Dishwasher
Elvira's Mexican Restaurant
09.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
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