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GUADALUPE ESTRADA

Watsonville,CA

Summary

Results-driven QC Technician with expertise in quality inspection and equipment calibration at Santa Cruz Nutritionals. Proven track record in data analysis and documentation, enhancing compliance with GMP standards. Adept at team collaboration and implementing SOPs, leading to significant improvements in product quality and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Technician

Santa Cruz Nutritionals
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components, and materials.
  • Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
  • Identified non-conforming parts or assemblies during routine inspections and communicated corrective actions needed for resolution.

QC Inspector FINISH GOODS

Threshold Enterprises
Scottsville, CA
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily workflow of QC staff including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback as needed.
  • Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
  • Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
  • Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality and reported findings to management.

Machine Operator

Nestle
Moss Landing, CA
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.

Quality Control Inspector

Blue Ribbon FROZEN FOOD
Watsonville, CA
08.2014 - 04.2019
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
  • Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

Skills

  • Quality inspection
  • Equipment calibration
  • Calibration standards
  • Team collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Documentation skills
  • GMP compliance
  • Quality control expertise
  • SOP development

Timeline

QC Technician

Santa Cruz Nutritionals
08.2024 - Current

QC Inspector FINISH GOODS

Threshold Enterprises
03.2023 - 08.2024

Machine Operator

Nestle
04.2020 - 05.2022

Quality Control Inspector

Blue Ribbon FROZEN FOOD
08.2014 - 04.2019
GUADALUPE ESTRADA