Amanda Southern
Joplin,MO
Summary
Experienced food production professional with over 5 years of hands on expertise in the industry. At 34 years old, I bring a strong track record of efficiency, quality control, and team collaboration. Based in Joplin, Missouri, I have developed a deep understanding of food safety standards, production processes, and continuous improvement practices. I am dedicated to delivering high-quality results while maintaining a safe and productive work environment."
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging operator
Jasper products/DFA
Joplin, US
08.2024 - Current
- I operate the machines that label and package the finished product. I perform quality checks and document the findings every 30 minutes and every hour. I assist in cleaning and sanitation of the machines after each run.
- I run multiple machines that vary in different products and processes.
- Adhered to environmental policies by properly disposing of packaging waste.
- Labeled packaged products accurately according to specifications.
- Participated in training sessions to improve packaging techniques and safety practices.
- Followed standard operating procedures during all stages of the packaging process.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
Machine Operator/Lead
Sugar Creek Packing Co.
Frontenac, US
07.2022 - 03.2024
- I operate a bacon bit packaging machine, producing around 25 thousand and up to 30k 3oz packages
- The machine is a very complex machine that has many issues that I fix and maintain
- I get hourly numbers and attend ignition meetings that focuses on downtime
- Yield is very important!
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
Quality Control
Butterball, LLC
Carthage, US
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Check weights of product
- Scale verification
- Chlorine Titration Check, quality of packaging
- Manage product holds
- HACCP Verification
- Maintaining SSOP and SPS guidelines
- Micro samples
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Checked finished parts for quality control purposes.
- Managed quality control activities to maintain food safety.
- Inspected incoming product for quality control purposes.
- Inspected outgoing packages for quality control purposes.
- Performed quality control checks on docketing materials.
- Inspected outgoing shipments for quality control purposes.
- Established quality control standards for finished products.
Quality Assurance
Butterball
Carthage, US
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Ensure compliance with all company and plant food safety policies including but not limited to USDA and state regulations
- Monitor product attributes to ensure that product quality is at specified levels
- Maintain SSOP(standard Sanitation Operating Procedure) and SPS
- Thermometer calibration
- I also handled HACCP deviations and foreign material found in product(FM's)
- Monitored daily performance of quality assurance processes.
- Performed quality assurance checks on transcribed documents.
- Inspected shipments for quality assurance purposes.
- Checked output for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected product packaging for quality assurance purposes.
- Performed quality assurance tests on finished products.
Blending Lead
Butterball
Carthage, US
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Manage the blending production floor
- Manage employees, pallet jack certified
- I oversee the safe operations and maintenance of an industrial blenders and meat grinders
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
- Developed process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety in the blending area.
- Adhered to packaging instructions such as meeting weight, label requirement and formula integrity targets.
- Assigned tasks to team members and supervised their daily activities within the blending area.
- Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
- Weighed ingredients and checked specifications to complete accurate plants.
- Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
- Received incoming loads of raw materials, inspected shipments and moved to storage areas for future production needs.
Debone Department Production line associate
Butterball
Carthage, US
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Worked on the production line drummed and thigh line
Education
Technical college - MEDICAL ASSISTING
EVEREST INSTITUTE
11.2009
GED -
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2009
Skills
- Motivated Leader
- Hard working
- Works well under pressure
- Troubleshooter
- Positive Attitude
- HACCP Certified
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Calipers
- Manufacturing
- Laboratory Experience
Additional Information
LOTO, pallet jack, scissor lift
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Packaging operator
Jasper products/DFA
08.2024 - Current
Machine Operator/Lead
Sugar Creek Packing Co.
07.2022 - 03.2024
Quality Control
Butterball, LLC
11.2020 - 11.2022
Quality Assurance
Butterball
05.2020 - 11.2022
Blending Lead
Butterball
05.2020 - 11.2022
Debone Department Production line associate
Butterball
05.2020 - 11.2022
Technical college - MEDICAL ASSISTING
EVEREST INSTITUTE
GED -
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE