James L. Thornton
Quality Technician
Hamilton ,NJ
Summary
A Diversified and Seasoned Quality inspector who takes responsibility for accomplishing the project objectives,. Knowledgeable about collecting, analyzing and reporting on data. Able to perform frequent visual and physical inspections to assess tolerances. Excited to leverage 17+ years experience to take on challenging new role as a inspector / technician with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Quick learner, with the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task who has the desire to learn new tasks and take on additional responsibilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Technician
KELLY OCG AT J&J CONSUMER
11.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics set forth by management, showcasing a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Increased accuracy by carefully monitoring inventory levels and updating records accordingly.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing new techniques and equipment in daily operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
- Support the Global Package Testing Group, with all testing.
- Set-up laboratory equipment to perform tests
- Initiate and execute package testing as per approved Test Methods and protocols
- Pull Lab Requests where appropriate pre-inspect test samples for pre-existing defects and log samples.
- Perform all required documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), e.g.
laboratory notebooks, equipment log books, LIMs - Prioritize, establish all samples for testing requests for the day and be detailed orientated, flexible to priorities and schedule changes
- Attended all applicable GMP, GXP, SOP, Compliance and EHS training up to due dates, execution of all activities participate in safety training and inspection
Quality Control Technician
Cary Compound
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
- Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
- Kept work areas clean and neat
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates
- Completed precise measurements using special tools
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
- Communicated with members, researchers and stakeholders about important information
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports
- Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues
- Developed checklists to coordinate inspections with departmental managers
QC Inspectors/ IPQA/ Dispensing
PIM BRANDS
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Measure and record the temperature of product at different stages of production
- Perform Brix (refractometer) analysis and PH analysis (pH meter) also calibration of pH meter and refractometer
- Perform organoleptical testing for colors and flavors
- Obtain samples of starch, product after curing, and bulk retains for laboratory analysis
- Gather samples for retain and Microbiology
- Perform visual, sponge swab, and ATP testing after equipment is cleaned and sanitized
- Document all results in the computer
- Cleanliness, stocked with supplies such as functioning equipment, cups, and paper towels
- Release bulk within specification; reject with disposition any product out of specification
- Perform metal detector test to assure its proper function and Also Weigh pouch samples for all machines
- Verify that all codes and expiration dates are correct
- Verify that all pouches and cases coincide with each other and product packaged
- Verify Empty Pouch Reject System and Reject any product out of specification
Production Inspector/ IPQA / Dispensing
Packaging Coordinators, Inc
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Reinforce that GMP's and SQF practices are being followed by the workforce
- Perform start-up and in-process quality testing and sampling
- Verify and enter production parameters per SOP and Batch Record on trained procedures
- Perform reviews of the batch record throughout the production operation to ensure cGMP compliance and completion and accuracy of the appropriate pages
- Retrieve and analyze trend charts and process data on trained procedures
- Notify QA and Production Coordinator when tests and/or inspections do not pass and write Quarantine notices as necessary
- Verify all coded information (lot number and expiration date) are set correctly throughout the packaging line, and complete all qualified challenges on a production line
- Ensure that equipment calibration dates in preproduction rooms are within required specifications and contact appropriate personnel to recalibrate as required
- Accountable for adherence to compliance policies and regulations
- Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments
- Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors
- Work with IT to resolve issues as they pertain to JDE, touch screen and label generation programs
- Also perform Pill count, Tourqe, Leak, Burst test, Room approvals, Equipment and Machine Challenges
Assistant Plant Manager
Emulsitone Company
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Assist the manager in his day-to-day duties
- Assist in achieving goals in manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality and cost reduction
- Supervise employees and report the activities of the day to day to the Manager and Owner, Complete daily reports
- Responsible for meeting all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments
- Ensure assigned employees are aware / comply with all customer and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations of OSHA, FDA, DOT and IATA
- Help Develop and implement plans to enhance all program requirements; including throughput, labor hours, manufacturing cycle efficiency and cost
- Schedule employees and will stand in for the manager
- Review Production Schedule against Shipping Log, Material Report and Layout Report
- Oversee daily production floor activities to ensure safe, efficient and effective production of quality products
- Ensure Plant Key Performance Indicator Metrics are met in all areas including Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Inventory Control / Dispensing
Dale & Thomas Popcorn
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Report shortages and overages for all inventory levels monthly for replenishment
- Ensure continued operations and avoids product or inventory shortages
- Highly responsible for classifying, labeling and warehousing all inventory for future use
- Must keep accurate records of inventory levels and location for easy retrieval
- Must keep all departments organized and efficient
- Responsible for communicating with all department managers and purchasing on inventory levels and locations
- Maintain a record of all transfers and disposal
- Implement and follow a control system to reduce damage, breakage and inventory obsolescence
Packaging Machine Operator
Interbake Foods
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Program machinery for different items to run through a bar code or scanned system
- Minimize downtime by correctly trouble shooting multiple situations based on the belts, product, boxes and sensors; successfully manage palletizer of 16 production lines of finished goods simultaneously
- Operate forklift to load, unload trailers, and put products away in their specific areas
- Make sure proper packaging and labels were correct
- Monitor wire mesh and belts before production
- Monitor product to identify problems quickly for packing size and quality
- Improve productivity by advising supervisor of machinery and product malfunction, to minimize downtime
- Communicate with mixer, baker and packers to improve quality
- Minimize rejections by checking weight, consistency and temperatures
- Inspect and review as protocol the qualification of all products such as date, size, moisture, thickness and weight
- Follow all validation procedures documented by the organization
- Assure all manufactured product meet every quality specifications
- Inspect, investigate and report production line failures to management
- Test samples to verify the goods comply with company or federally regulated protocols
- Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water
- Used specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations
- Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks
- Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from Mixers, Machine and conveyers
- Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions
- Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks
- Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions
- Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns
Education
Graduate -
East Brunswick Technical High School
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJSkills
- ATP
- Calibration
- Charts
- Cost reduction
- Customer Excel
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Packaging
- Personnel
- Purchasing
- Quality Tech
- Quality Assurance
- Reading
- Receiving
- Safety
- SD
- Shipping
- SOP
- Specification
- Strategic Planning
- Supervisor
- Transportation
- Trend
- Trouble shooting
- Validation
- Warehousing Service
- Delivery
- Forklift
- GMP
- Hand tools
- Inspect
- Inventory
- JDE labeling
- Layout
- Loss Prevention
- Machinery
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Product packing
- Product inspection
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of efficient work flow for new contracts from different contractors
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- Forklift
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Fed Ex Cert. (IATA)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- ITM Cert.
- S.A.P. MM & SD Training
- Business Ethics & Strategic Planning
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- CGMP
- SOP
- OSHA
- FDA Regulations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Packaging Technician
KELLY OCG AT J&J CONSUMER
11.2019 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Cary Compound
09.2016 - 08.2019
QC Inspectors/ IPQA/ Dispensing
PIM BRANDS
07.2015 - 05.2016
Production Inspector/ IPQA / Dispensing
Packaging Coordinators, Inc
06.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Plant Manager
Emulsitone Company
01.2008 - 01.2012
Inventory Control / Dispensing
Dale & Thomas Popcorn
01.2006 - 01.2008
Packaging Machine Operator
Interbake Foods
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Forklift
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Fed Ex Cert. (IATA)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- ITM Cert.
- S.A.P. MM & SD Training
- Business Ethics & Strategic Planning
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- CGMP
- SOP
- OSHA
- FDA Regulations
Graduate -
East Brunswick Technical High School
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex County College
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