GERALD BERRY
Hillside,IL
Summary
Highly organized Quality Technician with dedication to promoting productivity. Highly familiar with professional shipment processes with Four years of experience. Proficient in technical writing, recordkeeping and interdepartmental coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Flex
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Inspects and approves incoming materials by confirming specifications conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
- Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizes re-work and waste, and inputs data into quality database
- Assisted in development of new products by providing input on quality requirements and potential risks during design stages.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying areas of waste, streamlining processes, and reducing overall production time without sacrificing quality standards.
Receiving Inspector
Bradford Exchange Group
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Improved warehouse safety by conducting thorough inspections of incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Performed comprehensive audits of received goods to confirm accurate quantities and adherence to purchase order specifications.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changes in shipment schedules or priorities, adjusting plans accordingly to maintain overall efficiency levels throughout receiving process.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50 packages per day.
Machine Operator
Aerotek
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Operate maintain and perform preventative maintenance on all machines
- Responsible for quality control of all products coming down assembly line
- Verified that all safety guards were in place and were in good working condition.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed
- Assessed readings from recording instruments, and other indicators and watched for warning signals.
Forklift Operator
Aerotek
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by properly disposing of damaged or expired products in compliance with company policies as well as local regulations.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Education
Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Freshman year completed -
Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL05.2015
Skills
- Sampling procedures
- Testing Procedures
- Production Logging
- Sampling protocols
- ISO standards knowledge
- Measurement accuracy
- Defect Identification
- Technical report writing
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Quality Control Expertise
- Regulatory Submission Support
- Production troubleshooting
Timeline
Quality Technician
Flex
01.2021 - 03.2024
Receiving Inspector
Bradford Exchange Group
10.2019 - 12.2021
Machine Operator
Aerotek
06.2018 - 04.2019
Forklift Operator
Aerotek
10.2017 - 05.2018
Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Freshman year completed -
Proviso West High School
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