Ashante Ladson
Summary
Organized and hard working associate successful at providing efficient and quality work ethic. Offering dedicated work history and success in fostering long-term relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Cuisine Solutions
Sterling
03.2024 - Current
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Checked software programs for usability, functionality, and design issues.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Managed production line making sure production staff are adhering to production line procedures.
- Responded quickly to spills or accidents to minimize damage or contamination.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Handled cleaning and sanitation chemicals by following safety precautions.
Food Manager/ Book Keeper
J Anthony’s food service
Jacksonville
08.2018 - Current
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Conducted regular quality audits, ensuring products and services met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Organized special catering events, managing logistics from menu planning to execution.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Provided training on safe food handling practices for new employees.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize cost savings.
- Planned special events such as banquets or catered functions.
- Handled customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a timely manner.
Production Worker
Gilden warehouse
Charleston
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to verify accuracy of quantity, quality, and size.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to established procedures.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to accurately record product information.
- Maintained cleanliness in the warehouse at all times.
- Unloaded trucks and containers manually or using material handling equipment.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets or shelves as needed.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Terry Parker
Jacksonville, FL08-2019
Skills
- Quality control
- Food management
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking and processing
- Production management
- New hire training
- Inspection documentation
- Forklift operation
- Sanitation practices
- Time management
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Cuisine Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Production Worker
Gilden warehouse
02.2020 - 01.2023
Food Manager/ Book Keeper
J Anthony’s food service
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Terry Parker