Andrew Jordan Morales
Victorville,Ca
Summary
Experienced professional seeking to further my work experience and guiding and teaching others to preform and produce a efficient quality productive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Mars Petcare
Victorville, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with production team to refine manufacturing processes, resulting in higher quality outputs.
- Reduced time needed for quality control inspections through process optimization, without compromising thoroughness.
- Peroxide value testing and sample testing sent to outside third party source for Reference tests.
Extrusion Operator
Mars Petcare
Victorville, CA
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Complied with chemical handling procedures and requirements for environmental health and safety.
- Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, reinforcing safety guidelines to minimize accidents.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing extrusion machine settings and ensuring proper material feed.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts, and replaced damaged or worn out components.
Packaging Associate
Mars Petcare Inc.
Victorville, California
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Big/Small line Operator, To operate and monitor all equipment as needed, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in order to maximize the quality and cost effective manufacture of petcare.
- Five principles - Quality, responsibility, mutually, Efficiency and Freedom
- Material Handler, and may backfill for lead positions as business needs require. Cross-training associates and completing training information in an accurate and timely manner is also required.
- To maintain safety standards by LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in all areas of the factory.
- To communicate to different area to prevent down time and quality issues.
- Product changeovers on various pieces of equipment.
- Be able to assist in troubleshooting equipment to assure proper operation.
- All site associates are responsible for quality food safety.
- Know and understand the sites CCP's and report any findings of deficiencies to the site's quality manager or designee.
- Knowledge of Alchemy Training program.
- Knowledge of SPC Paper work programs.
- Follows OSHA and MSDS policy and protocols.
- Training on Red Prairie shipping program
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Enhanced overall package presentation with meticulous attention to detail in assembly, labeling, and arrangement.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
Warehouseman
Lifetime Services
Ontario, California
02.2015
- Shipping and Receiving, packing and loading, moving product to production areas using the proper equipment. Stacks and stores the merchandise according to the establishment sequences and procedures. Responsible for loading and unloading freight in an efficient and safe manner.
- Reviews orders for shipment, pulls and prepares product for shipment ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
- Ensures proper stock rotation, labeling and stocking for examination for wear or defects.
- Keeping records on the items received and distributed to achieve excellent customer service for our clients
Education
Science
Victor Valley College
Dialysis technician CCHT certificate - undefined
Diaylisis Career Institute
Hesperia, Ca01.2017
Skills
- Operates under the Distribution Standard Operating Procedures SOP Good Manufacturing Practice GMP
- Follows OSHA and MSDS policy and protocols
- Ability to lift 50 - 70 lbs constantly
- Knowledge of all Microsoft programs excel, Microsoft Outlook programs, phone calls fax and e-mails, Data entry, red prairie
- LED lights technician Perform cycle counts monthly
- Forklift sit down certified, electric and propane powered models
- Works in a team setting to reach warehouse operations goals Working in a clean, neat and orderly work area
- Reliable, Responsible, and Dependable, ready to fulfill obligations, and assist with various projects as assigned by my direct supervisor
- Approachability, listening to fellow associates
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Safety precautions
- Packaging and labeling
- Logistics management
- Problem-solving
- Quality control
- Cost reduction
- Teamwork
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Mars Petcare
01.2023 - Current
Extrusion Operator
Mars Petcare
12.2021 - 10.2023
Packaging Associate
Mars Petcare Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2021
Warehouseman
Lifetime Services
02.2015
Dialysis technician CCHT certificate - undefined
Diaylisis Career Institute
Science
Victor Valley College