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Jennifer Lee

Van Buren,AR

Summary

Willing to monitor the processing of products to ensure compliance with a specific product specification. Assuring compliance with government standards for labeling and packaging. Recording and documenting all information with regard to specific product testing evaluation of environment and personnel to assure compliance with good manufacturing practices. Being flexible to work where and when needed throughout the plant. Willing to communicate with team members supervisors and comprehend/process paperwork necessary to the position. Willing to perform the following standing walking bending stretching climbing pushing pulling reaching and working in any environment.

Adept at enhancing production quality with methodical and organized approach. Good recordkeeping, data entry and process management skills. Industrious, forward-thinking and fastidious about maintaining optimal standards.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Tech/back up lead

Simmons Prepared Foods
Van Buren, Arkansas
10.2023 - 10.2026
  • Checked prepared foods for quality, safety, and USDA compliance.
  • Verified product specifications during production runs and package checks.
  • Collected samples for microbiological, temperature, and weight testing.
  • Recorded inspection results in quality logs and batch records.
  • Calibrated testing equipment and maintained QA laboratory supplies.
  • Monitored sanitation practices and pre-operational facility readiness.
  • Reported deviations to production teams and supported corrective actions.
  • Trained staff on food safety procedures and Simmons quality standards.
  • Maintained records of quality control activities, including tests and inspections completed.
  • Completed routine inspections of components and products to meet quality assurance requirements.
  • Observed production processes to identify possible quality issues.
  • Reviewed customer complaints related to product quality and reported findings to management.
  • Provided training on proper inspection techniques to team members.
  • Analyzed test result data and identified areas needing improvement.
  • Confirmed products met customer requirements before shipping.
  • Developed inspection procedures for incoming materials.
  • Assisted with corrections to systemic problems to reduce errors.
  • Selected products at various production stages for evaluation.
  • Applied best practices to support high product quality.
  • Collected, analyzed, and summarized failed process and recall data for accurate quality documentation.
  • Verified CCP records and food safety logs at Simmons Prepared Foods.
  • Monitored HACCP checks during production at Simmons Prepared Foods.
  • Inspected poultry lines for GMP compliance at Simmons Prepared Foods.
  • Conducted product sampling for quality standards at Simmons Prepared Foods.
  • Calibrated testing tools and inspection equipment at Simmons Prepared Foods.
  • Applied best practices to maintain high product quality.
  • Validated quality performance by establishing product specifications.
  • Collected, analyzed, and summarized failed process and recall data to create accurate quality documentation.
  • Tracked non-conforming material using proper documentation systems.
  • Evaluated product grades against published specifications to maintain consistent quality standards.
  • Monitored QA procedures for employee compliance and notified personnel of non-compliance issues.

Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician

Tyson Foods
Van Buren, AR
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Trained quality control and production team members in updated policies and work instructions.
  • Maintained compliance with [Type] standards by keeping documents, policies and records current and accurate.
  • Tested food and beverage products to assess chemical properties and evaluate compliance with both production standards and federal requirements.
  • Conducted internal audits and performed plant inspections every [Timeframe].
  • Recorded or compiled test results to prepare graphs, charts or reports.
  • Reviewed recipe plans to identify and resolve concerns with ingredients in advance of major production activities.
  • Mixed and cultivated ingredients to make reagents or manufacture food or beverage products.
  • Prepared or incubated slides with cell cultures.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Monitored on-going quality control data to check compliance with product specifications.
  • Reported non-conforming results and trends to supervisor for corrective action
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Debone Line Worker

OK Foods Bachoco Company
Fort Smith, AR
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • Used sizing guidelines to cut products and arranged pieces in trays.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Specialty Team Member

Simmons Foods
Van Buren , AR
03.2016 - 03.2018

To further process product according to specifications through detailed specifications in a efficient timely manner

Education

High School Diploma -

Charleston High School
Charleston, AR
05.1991

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Westark Community College
Fort Smith, AR

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • FDA Compliance
  • Testing Skills
  • HACCP Execution
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Management
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Training & Development
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • PPE Use
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Basic Math
  • Active Listening
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Team Management
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Problem Resolution
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Quality Assurance Tech/back up lead

Simmons Prepared Foods
10.2023 - 10.2026

Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician

Tyson Foods
12.2020 - 05.2023

Debone Line Worker

OK Foods Bachoco Company
03.2018 - 09.2020

Specialty Team Member

Simmons Foods
03.2016 - 03.2018

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Westark Community College

High School Diploma -

Charleston High School
Jennifer Lee