Cristian Iniestra
Chicago,IL
Summary
Quality assurance and control professional with experience inspecting packaging samples, reviewing production records, and auditing materials against customer specifications and quality standards. Also supported GMP compliance, trained operators on inspection methods, and helped maintain safe work areas through emergency response and preparedness duties.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst/Quality Control Inspector
WestRock
Bolingbrook, IL
07.2017 - 11.2022
- Reviewed Westrock packaging samples against customer specifications and quality standards.
- Partnered with line leaders to verify project labels and support quality compliance.
- Worked with QA team to confirm new projects had correct SKU parts and complete displays for timely project start.
- Audited inspection records for compliance with Westrock quality procedures.
- Trained operators on Westrock inspection methods and defect identification.
- Prepared and analyzed internal and external quality reports for management review.
- Developed corrective and preventive action plans to address non-compliance issues.
- Matched displays and products to customer specifications.
- Inspected corrugated packaging for Westrock quality standards and defect control.
- Reviewed production records and checked documentation against Westrock specifications.
- Audited incoming materials for compliance with packaging requirements.
- Calibrated inspection tools and verified measurement accuracy.
- Monitored work areas for GMP compliance and safety adherence.
- Communicated regularly with management about quality trends.
- Supported QA team members in identifying process and procedure improvements.
- Conducted internal audits to measure adherence to established QA standards.
- Monitored production environment performance metrics for anomalies that could indicate quality issues.
- Reported issues quickly with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
First Responder
WestRock
Bolingbrook, Illinois
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Responded to medical emergencies across WestRock manufacturing areas.
- Administered first aid and CPR during workplace incidents.
- Coordinated evacuations during alarms and hazardous conditions.
- Inspected emergency equipment, including AEDs, stretchers, and eyewash stations.
- Documented incident details for WestRock safety and EHS teams.
- Assisted injured employees with transport to onsite medical care.
- Communicated hazard concerns to supervisors and plant leadership.
- Gave oral glucose, activated charcoal and oxygen to patients when needed.
- Supported emergency drills and preparedness training for WestRock personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
Chicago, IL06-2014
Skills
- Customer engagement and service
- Issue resolution
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse distribution
- Pallet jack operations
- Quality assurance and inspection
- Packaging techniques
- GMP compliance
- Safety inspection and compliance
- Employee training and development
- Team collaboration skills
- Incident documentation practices
- Workplace safety management
- Team collaboration
- Incident documentation
- Workplace safety
- Safety compliance
- Bandaging patients
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst/Quality Control Inspector
WestRock
07.2017 - 11.2022
First Responder
WestRock
06.2017 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy