Freda Link
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Quality Assurance Inspector with over 6 years of experience in manufacturing environments, specializing in quality inspections, compliance standards, and inspection documentation. Expert in identifying defects, conducting thorough inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Zekelman Industries
Killeen, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Conducted visual inspections of products, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Verified manufactured parts met design tolerances using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Documented test results, inspection data, and corrective actions to maintain compliance and traceability.
- Oversaw production operations, identifying and addressing potential quality assurance issues.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications prior to production runs.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency concerns.
- Trained newly hired employees on company procedures, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations during inspections and testing.
Receiver
McLane Southwest
Temple, TX
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Received and verified incoming shipments for accuracy, quantity, and condition.
- Processed vendor returns and maintained accurate records to facilitate efficient inventory management.
- Verified order accuracy against invoices before release.
- Rejected damaged shipments and coordinated resolutions with vendors and shippers.
- Maintained inventory by tracking materials received and distributed.
- Operated forklifts safely to move products throughout the warehouse.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Updated receiving and shipping logs daily, documenting discrepancies to support inventory accuracy.
Inventory Control Specialist
McLane Company
Temple, TX
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions, shipments, and receipts to support efficient inventory management.
- Identified inventory discrepancies and implemented corrective actions to enhance inventory accuracy and reliability.
- Conducted physical inventory counts to identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring accuracy of stock levels.
- Reconciled physical inventory counts with company records.
- Implemented procedures for receiving, tracking, counting, and storing inventory.
- Operated forklifts and hand trucks to transport materials.
Education
Richland Community College
Decatur, IllinoisSkills
- Quality Inspections
- Defect Analysis
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Audits
- Audit Coordination
- Staff Training
- Quality Processes
- Inspection Documentation
- Safety Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Recordkeeping
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Zekelman Industries
10.2019 - Current
Receiver
McLane Southwest
11.2017 - 10.2019
Inventory Control Specialist
McLane Company
01.2013 - 11.2017
Richland Community College