Results-driven quality assurance professional with a strong focus on safety compliance, attention to detail, and effective communication. Proven ability to uphold quality standards and foster team collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance
Mohawk Industries, ESV
Calhoun, Georgia
12.2020 - Current
Inspect finished carpet and materials to ensure quality standards were met.
Take photographs of all outgoing freight for audits and customer verification.
Lock out trailers during loading, verifying contents before release for transfer.
Direct front-line drivers in loading freight for live and on-demand customer needs. Ability to call on additional drivers as needed
Collaborate with office staff to guarantee timely fulfillment of schedule requirements.
Chemical Operator - B Class
MFG Chemical
Dalton, GA
10.2018 - 04.2020
Ensured safety and compliance by operating chemical processing equipment in accordance to established standards
Monitored reactors and production for quality standards and verified with lab testing
Prepared and mixed chemical solutions following established protocols and according to company standards
Maintained accurate records of production activities each shift and chemical inventory through monthly inventory audits/counts
Conducted routine machinery inspections to identify maintenance requirements and reported needs as required
Operated pumps, valves, and related equipment to control high temperature, high-volatility reactions
Adhered to OSHA guidelines while managing hazardous materials such as maleic anhydride
LTO, Shearing Operator, Kuster Operator
Shaw Industries
Dalton, GA
07.2005 - 10.2018
Efficiently operated Kuster to produce flooring products while ensuring quality standards.
Monitored production lines for compliance with safety regulations and quality metrics.
Collaborated with team members to facilitate seamless workflow across all operations.
Conducted regular inspections and cleaning to maintain optimal equipment performance.
Assisted in troubleshooting machinery issues during production runs to minimize downtime.
Documented production activities and promptly reported discrepancies to correct problems to assure quality production of carpet.
Ran the BBS program for the entire 13 years at the company in various departments as a coordinator
LTO, Closer, Manifest Clerk
Xpress Global Systems
Tunnel Hill, Georgia
03.2004 - 06.2005
Used Excel to keep track of incoming and outgoing trailers and line up trailers for future shipping needs as required as a manifest clerk
Updated the schedule daily for the next shift pass off
Loaded and unloaded freight as required as an LTO in accordance with safety and quality standards
As a closer, routed freight as needed to meet shipping needs and printed appropriate paperwork for each load
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army National Guard
Fort Benning, Georgia
08.2003 - 01.2004
Basic Combat Training at Ft. Benning, GA
Participated in field training exercises for recruits in the use of weapons, combat strategies, and tactics.
Conducted safety inspections and maintained operational readiness of assigned gear.