Charles Allen
Whigham ,GA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Inspector with extensive experience at Ira Higdon, specializing in defect identification and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance product quality through rigorous visual inspections and effective team collaboration. Skilled in operating testing equipment and training staff on safety protocols, contributing to a safer and more efficient workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Ira Higdon
Cairo,GA
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted visual inspections to identify defects and ensure product quality standards.
- Operated testing equipment to verify adherence to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Documented inspection results and communicated findings to production teams for immediate corrective actions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement quality assurance procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on quality control processes and safety protocols.
- Monitored production processes to detect non-conformities and reduce waste effectively.
- Participated in root cause analysis to identify issues and recommend process improvements.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Ira Higdon
Cairo,GA
04.2020 - Current
- Operated electric pallet jack to efficiently transport materials within warehouse.
- Adhered to safety protocols and procedures during equipment operation.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on electric pallet jacks to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety measures.
Fort Lift Operator
Ira Higdon
Cairo,GA
04.2020 - Current
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records through systematic tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes, enhancing overall productivity.
- Trained new hires on safe forklift operation and proper handling of materials within the warehouse environment.
- Implemented best practices for storage organization, improving access to frequently used items.
Receiving Clerk
Ira Higdon
Cairo, Ga
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted with receiving and inspecting incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Maintained organized storage areas to ensure efficient inventory management.
- Utilized warehouse management system to track received goods and update inventory records.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes and reduce errors.
- Learnt safety protocols for handling materials and operating warehouse equipment effectively.
- Supported cross-functional teams by providing timely updates on inventory status.
- Ensured compliance with company policies during product receipt and storage procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in inventory control and logistics operations.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Optimized storage space utilization by arranging received items strategically within designated areas of the warehouse.
- Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Facilitated effective communication between warehouse staff through regular team meetings focused on addressing potential challenges or areas for improvement in the receiving process.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by accurately sorting and categorizing incoming shipments.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent data entry, updating, and filing.
- Improved supplier relations by communicating professionally with vendors about order discrepancies and required adjustments.
- Monitored and managed stock levels of goods to verify availability of products.
- Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by diligently inspecting all received merchandise for damages or defects before distribution.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or concerns regarding incoming shipments promptly.
- Expedited processing times by swiftly unloading trucks and properly staging products for inspection.
- Prevented loss or theft of valuable items through vigilant monitoring of security protocols during receiving tasks consistently.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
- Streamlined the receiving process for improved efficiency and time management in the workplace.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo,GA08.2020
Skills
Quality assurance
Visual inspection
Defect identification
Testing equipment operation
Root cause analysis
Process improvement
Safety protocols
Inventory management
Forklift operation
Electric pallet jack operation
Training and development
Workflow optimization
Team collaboration
Shipping and receiving procedures
Materials handling safety
Cross-functional communication
Quality control
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Ira Higdon
04.2020 - Current
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Ira Higdon
04.2020 - Current
Fort Lift Operator
Ira Higdon
04.2020 - Current
Receiving Clerk
Ira Higdon
04.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School