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Jennifer Ray

Lincolnton,NC

Summary

Hardworking, dedicated and detail-oriented professional with experience at Keter, adept in production monitoring and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective team management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for maintaining safety standards and achieving high-quality outputs while training new hires and streamlining processes. Strong communication and attention to detail drive success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator Trainee

Suretape
Hickory, NC
04.2025 - Current

Started training

  • Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing to a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Contributed to overall team success by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Efficiently packed goods off production line.
  • Set up for next shift.
  • End of shift clean up.

Quality Assurance Technician

Max Pax
Hickory, NC
07.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
  • Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to Type specifications.
  • Assist in blending of products by supervising the mixing of chemicals.
  • Check to insure the right amount of the right chemical was added to blends.
  • Testing of blends before being packaged and set up for shipping.
  • Hourly checks, insuring fill weights and forks for various products.
  • Daily data entry for all data and hourly checks
  • Daily meetings as well as weekly meetings.

Production Lead/Quality Assurance

Keter
Stanley, NC
05.2017 - 10.2024
  • Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Managed a team of 25+ production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
  • Hourly checks on production lines.
  • Testing of products before, during, and after assembly.
  • Keep detail records of all hourly, daily and weekly prod finds and numbers.
  • Keep clean work areas as well as set up for next shift.
  • Before shift and after shift meetings.

Education

Diploma -

Cherryville High School
Cherryville, NC
06.1991

Skills

  • Machine setup
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Production monitoring
  • Stress tolerance
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication
  • Computer skills
  • Assembly and production
  • Forklift operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Picking and packing

Timeline

Machine Operator Trainee

Suretape
04.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

Max Pax
07.2024 - 04.2025

Production Lead/Quality Assurance

Keter
05.2017 - 10.2024

Diploma -

Cherryville High School
Jennifer Ray