Holly Petitt
White Pine
Summary
Detail-oriented manufacturing professional with hands-on experience supporting Quality Assurance operations in regulated production environments. Currently working as a Machine Operator at Iatric, where responsibilities include in-process QA checks, documentation review, sample handling, and equipment troubleshooting to ensure product quality and compliance. Strong background in inventory control, raw material handling, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, QC, and Production teams. Known for accuracy, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety, cGMP standards, and continuous improvement.
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Iatric
Morristown
10.2025 - Current
- Operate production machinery in a safety-sensitive manufacturing environment.
- Perform in-process QA checks verifying product specifications prior to release.
- Complete and maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
- Collect raw material and finished product samples for inspection and testing.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to prevent quality defects and downtime.
- Support cGMP compliance through SOP adherence and documentation practices.
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production processes and workflow.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Documented production activities and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
Warehouse Team Leader
Keurig Dr Pepper
Knoxville
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Supervised warehouse operations with focus on inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted cycle counts, variance investigations, and documentation verification.
- Ensured material traceability and cross-functional coordination.
- Trained and mentored new team members on proper handling and storage procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline order fulfillment processes efficiently.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Supervised and monitored the daily operations of a warehouse team.
- Provided guidance and support to warehouse staff members in their daily duties.
- Developed plans for dealing with unexpected supply chain disruptions or delays.
- Documented inventory levels, shipments, and deliveries.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas where improvement was needed.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations for storage, handling, packaging, labeling, shipping and receiving processes.
- Created schedules for loading and unloading trucks as well as assigning tasks to personnel accordingly.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.
- Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
- Operated forklifts or pallet jacks to transport items.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Operator Technician /Warehouse Material Handler
Colgate-Palmolive
Morristown
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Delivered raw materials to production lines and maintained inventory accuracy.
- Performed machine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- Conducted production quality checks and trained new employees.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Documented operational data to track production metrics accurately.
- Cleaned work area at end of shift ensuring all tools were returned to their proper place.
- Identified root cause of failures using problem solving skills.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Operated crane and hoist systems to move heavy objects in the facility.
- Loaded raw materials into production machinery.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Operated forklifts to move and organize inventory efficiently.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all warehouse operations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity daily.
- Picked customer orders accurately within established timelines while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting, organizing shelves and disposing of trash.
- Collaborated with internal teams to fix order discrepancies, locate missing materials and report damaged products.
- Received and processed incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and merchandise.
- Managed inventory levels by conducting cycle counts as needed.
- Performed inventory control using computerized tools, physical counts and cycle counts and kept quality standards high for audits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cocke County High School
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control Support
- Raw Material & Finished Product Sampling
- Documentation Review & Record Integrity
- Certificates of Analysis (COA) Tracking
- CGMP & Regulatory Compliance
- In-Process Quality Checks
- Machine Operation & Troubleshooting
- Sample Traceability & Retain Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory Control & Audits
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Safety compliance
- Production documentation
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Order fulfillment
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance controls
- Strong work ethic
- OSHA
- Shipping and labeling
- Workplace safety
- Forklift operation
- Manufacturing experience
- Operations support
- Logistics
- Quality control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Materials management
- Breakdown troubleshooting
Timeline
Machine Operator
Iatric
10.2025 - Current
Warehouse Team Leader
Keurig Dr Pepper
01.2019 - 08.2024
Operator Technician /Warehouse Material Handler
Colgate-Palmolive
01.2010 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Cocke County High School