Jennifer R Weaver
Mechanic
Indianola,IA
Summary
I am looking to continue my work experience with Hicklin Power Sports as a member of your sales team. Over the years I have shown my talent not only on production lines, but continued by learning the quality control in various departments. I also showed my attention to detail as a pickle tech at the Osceola Hormel Plant. I then continued to grow my talent by becoming a line lead at the Knoxville Plant working with the supervisors to ensure the training of production workers and working closely on the lines in packaging. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanic
Hormel Foods
Knoxville, IA
06.2020 - Current
- Responsibilities include ensuring production in manufacturing sets up in a timely manner and address any mechanical issues they may encounter
- Ensure that any faulty equipment and breakdowns of equipment is addressed in a timely manner
- Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually PMs upon assignment
- Ensure GMPs are followed and met, while working in a safe manner
- Look up parts and part numbers if needed and have parts ordered if needed
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Line Lead
Hormel Foods
Knoxville, Iowa
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsibilities include scheduling in the AS400 and starting lines up
- First contact for any issues that employees should have throughout the shift
- Work closely with the quality control and correcting any issues with the product and ensuring that product is properly reworked if necessary
- Work closely with the Department Supervisor and assuming Supervisors responsibility when not present
- Daily tasks include watching for any GMP deficiencies and any safety issues of people, products or equipment as well as ensuring that the label verification is in compliance
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
Quality Control Technician
Osceola Foods
Osceola, Iowa
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsibilities included checking the quality of the product by performing yield checks and water activity of the product and reporting any defects to the team leaders and supervisors to be corrected
- Other responsibilities included calibrating machines and performing O2 checks and pressure checks on the packages and to verify that the Big 9 is correct on the product as well as all the paperwork is in compliance
- Daily tasks include watching for any GMP deficiencies and any safety issues of people, products or equipment
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of production processes to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
Pickle Technician
Osceola Foods
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsibilities included properly weighing ingredients for recipes to include scale verification and real time scanning of ingredients used
- Also batching the ingredients to make the pickle used in our products
- These responsibilities require great attention to detail in that it is the beginning of the quality of Hormel products and to ensure the efficiencies in other departments
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Purfoods
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Responsibilities included checking the quality of the product and reporting any defects to the team leaders to be corrected
- Supervision of quality team, HACCP paperwork and swabs to detect listeria if present
- Closely work with USDA to ensure safe and quality product
Quality Control Technician
Osceola Foods
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities included checking the quality of the product and reporting any defects to the team leaders and supervisors to be corrected
Caretaker
Genesis Development
03.2010 - 06.2013
- Responsibilities included caring for special needs individuals in their home and in public situations
- Assisted persons with disabilities in performing everyday activities in their home such as doing laundry and cooking meals and caring for their home
Customer Service/Fitting Room Attendant
Walmart
12.2007 - 05.2008
- Responsibilities included answering customer calls, attending the fitting room, and returning unpurchased merchandise to the racks
Customer Service Representative
Manley Toy Quest
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Responsibilities included answering customer calls, solving problems with the products, and ordering parts or products for the customers
Housekeeper/Lead Laundry Attendant
Hampton Inn
03.2001 - 03.2005
- Responsibilities included cleaning customer’s room to 100% satisfaction, complete responsibility for the laundry department, washing, drying, folding, stocking, and ordering all linens
Line Cook
Stables Bar and Grill
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsibilities included preparation of food and making sure the work area was always cleaned and void of clutter
Housekeeper
Best Western Inn
04.1999 - 09.1999
- Responsibilities included stripping rooms of trash and dirty linens and cleaning rooms to customer’s satisfaction, while working at a quick pace
Loader
UPS
09.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsibilities included reading addresses on packages and loading the packages at a quick pace in the correct load
Education
High School Diploma -
SCAVO
Des Moines, IA 08.1995 - 05.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Hamilton School of Business
Des Moines, IA 08.1997 - 01.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice And Psychology
Simpson College
Indianola, IA 08.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- I am able to communicate with other group members that I'm working with I am also able to work in an organized and timely manner, while having attention to detail
Name & Contact
References available upon request
Timeline
Mechanic
Hormel Foods
06.2020 - Current
Line Lead
Hormel Foods
08.2018 - 06.2020
Quality Control Technician
Osceola Foods
02.2018 - 08.2018
Pickle Technician
Osceola Foods
06.2017 - 02.2018
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Purfoods
01.2017 - 04.2017
Quality Control Technician
Osceola Foods
06.2013 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice And Psychology
Simpson College
08.2010 - 06.2014
Caretaker
Genesis Development
03.2010 - 06.2013
Customer Service/Fitting Room Attendant
Walmart
12.2007 - 05.2008
Customer Service Representative
Manley Toy Quest
06.2005 - 12.2005
Housekeeper/Lead Laundry Attendant
Hampton Inn
03.2001 - 03.2005
Line Cook
Stables Bar and Grill
01.2001 - 01.2002
Housekeeper
Best Western Inn
04.1999 - 09.1999
Loader
UPS
09.1997 - 01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Hamilton School of Business
08.1997 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
SCAVO
08.1995 - 05.1996
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