Chad Clark
Canton
Summary
Hardworking quality assurance technician focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Analyst
Superior Dairy
Canton
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure compliance and safety.
- Performed product audits to verify quality and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted periodic metal detector checks to maintain product safety and prevent contamination.
- Inspected and swabbed machines following the sanitation process.
- Pull samples for the micro lab
- Analyze the AB report for mistakes
- Record temperatures throughout the plant
- Perform internal audits
- Release product for shipping
- Send out a daily shift report
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
Biery Cheese
Louisville
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted regular audits to assess adherence to quality guidelines.
- Analyzed test results to identify trends and potential issues.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify quality improvement opportunities.
- Trained staff on proper QA standards.
- Collected and sent samples to a laboratory for detailed analysis.
- Participated in production meeting to address gmps
Quality Assurance Technician
Fresh Mark
Canton
02.2014 - 05.2022
- Inspected completed products to ensure conformance with specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted periodic process quality checks such as weights, dimensions, and temperatures.
- Completed and documented standard line checks every hour of production.
- Monitored line equipment to identify operational problems and mitigate error-causing concerns.
- Assisted with corrective activities to resolve non-conformance issues.
- Conducted follow-up assessments post-resolution to ensure effective resolution of issues.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment to obtain consistent and reliable testing data.
- Received and inspected raw materials to support quality goals from the beginning of the production chain.
- Conducted thorough inspections of all equipment and machines prior to production startup to ensure operational readiness.
Scale Operator
Slesnick Steel Yard
Canton
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Facilitated operations by weighing, processing, and calculating payment for all purchased material.
- Weighed and measured materials and equipment to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Complied with regulatory and company requirements by inspecting materials for non-acceptable items such as propane tanks, batteries, and flammable liquids.
- Removed non-compliant products and materials, notifying department supervisors of shortages to maintain quality standards.
- Used specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts to examine products and materials.
- Communicated pricing information and material specifications to customers, facilitating payment through accurate data entry into computer system.
Torch operator
DeMilta Iron and Metal
Canton
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Adhered to established guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Executed assigned tasks independently, demonstrating reliability and self-sufficiency.
- Cultivated positive relationships with co-workers and management to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Organized work area to enhance efficiency and safety.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Stark State College
Canton, OHSkills
- Quality monitoring
- Process quality review
- Quality improvements
- Product audits
- Compliance review
- Line checking
- Production line observation
- Corrective actions
- Resolution follow-ups
- Materials assessment
- Equipment assessment
- Equipment calibration
- Calibrate equipment
- Warehouse operations
- Communication skills
Timeline
Quality Analyst
Superior Dairy
09.2025 - Current
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
Biery Cheese
04.2023 - 06.2025
Quality Assurance Technician
Fresh Mark
02.2014 - 05.2022
Scale Operator
Slesnick Steel Yard
02.2011 - 02.2014
Torch operator
DeMilta Iron and Metal
01.2010 - 01.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Stark State College