Ali Chambers
Summary
Motivated and reliable production employee that is very detail oriented learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety and quality standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Juice Plant Production Worker
Johanna Beverage
09.2022 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Participated in regular shift meetings with team members and supervisor to discuss production updates.
- Took on additional hours to keep projects on schedule.
- Made necessary adjustments to equipment to increase productivity and efficiency for runs.
- Maintained cleanliness of machinery to prevent and avoid malfunctions.
- Supported machine operators in setup and change overs of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for safety and productivity.
- Assisted with troubleshooting various equipment issues, quickly resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
- Completed all required daily paperwork correctly
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
Quality Control Technician
Cyrus O'leary's Pie / Sara Lee
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing finished products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against industry standards by completing weight, visual and taste inspections, and other established tests.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with company policy.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality,
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of shipment.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Participated in root cause analysis meetings to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Assisted management in maintaining SQF certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
Quality Control Technician
Johanna Beverage
08.2012 - 06.2020
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing finished juice products.
- Monitor juice products being produced to assure food safety and quality in accordance with the company's SQF program.
- Perform various chemical (ie brix, acid, B/A ratio, oil, calcium, pulp content, vitamin c), physical (visual defects)and sensory tests( flavor, aroma and appearance) on juice and concentrates to determine compliance with regulatory standards before use in production.
- Perform laboratory tests on raw materials, products in process and finished products to assure that products and processes meet customer expectations and federal regulations.
- Assisted the QA supervisor and other QA techs with various duties around the department.
- Pulled juice and concentrate samples from tankers.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Assisted management in maintaining SQF certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
Juice Plant Production Worker
Johanna Beverage
08.2012 - 06.2020
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
South University
Savannah, GA06.2013
Associate of Arts - Developmental Psychology
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA06.2002
Associate of Science - Cosmetology
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.1998
GED -
Cheney High School
Cheney, WA06.1991
Skills
- Safety Management
- Equipment Operation
- Product Assembly
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Product Packing
- Machine Operation
- Assembly Protocols
- Machine Setups
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- First Aid Knowledge
- Safety Protocols
- Stress Management
- Product Sampling
- Testing Procedures
- Documentation Skills
- Visual Inspection
- Documentation Expertise
- Sampling methods
- Product inspection
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- GMP knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Chemical handling
- Audit Assistance
- Production Monitoring and Assessment
Timeline
Juice Plant Production Worker
Johanna Beverage
09.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Cyrus O'leary's Pie / Sara Lee
11.2020 - 07.2022
Quality Control Technician
Johanna Beverage
08.2012 - 06.2020
Juice Plant Production Worker
Johanna Beverage
08.2012 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
South University
Associate of Arts - Developmental Psychology
Spokane Falls Community College
Associate of Science - Cosmetology
Spokane Community College
GED -
Cheney High School
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