Justin Foster
Waukee,IA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Inspector at Torro with expertise in product inspection and compliance. Proficient in precision measuring instruments and certified forklift operation. Demonstrated strong time management and people skills while collaborating with production teams to enhance quality standards and resolve issues efficiently. Committed to maintaining high-quality manufacturing processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Torro
Ankeny, IA
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted product inspections for defects and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records by documenting inspection results and summarizing data.
- Reviewed incoming materials to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments to assess product conformance to customer specifications.
- Oversaw tagging and identification of parts, ensuring proper quarantine of non-repairable items.
Assembler
John Deere
Ankeny, IA
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine assembly instructions accurately.
- Executed established assembly methods to consistently meet product quality standards.
- Assembled components using hand and power tools according to precise specifications.
- Positioned parts in jigs for fastening with bolts, screws, or rivets.
- Aligned components for optimal fit, adjusting as necessary during assembly.
- Tested assembled products for accuracy and functionality before final packaging.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by removing debris from assembly operations.
- Performed minor repairs on defective parts during the assembly process.
Manufacturing Assembler
Ag Group International/ Westfield Industries
Boone, IA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Read and followed blueprints to assemble components correctly.
- Assembled parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures and jigs.
- Inspected assemblies for accuracy and defects using micrometers and calipers.
- Repaired products that did not meet quality standards.
- Tested assembled units to ensure proper functionality.
- Trained new employees on assembly processes and safety protocols.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues during the assembly process.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Worked with engineering team to develop new assembly processes.
- Collaborated with co-workers to complete projects within deadlines.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Pit Operator
Wurth Des Moines Bolt
Des Moines, IA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
IA
XPO LOGISTICS
Des Moines, IA
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Receive inbound freight and log it into the system.
IA
NCS
Grimes, IA
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
- Receive in all parts for the company and log them into the system, and stock them into corresponding departments
- Prepare paperwork for shipping
- Help regulate and maintain inventory as assistant for Engineering department.
IA
Wells Fargo
West Des Moines, IA
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations
- Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment
- Receive payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts
- Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment
- Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or nonpayable checks, or to return merchandise.
IA
Menards
Clive, IA
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Complete order receipts
- Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves
- Keep records of out-going orders
- Compute prices of items or groups of items
- Requisition additional materials, supplies, and equipment.
KS
Kansas Plastics Co
Wellington, KS
03.2006 - 06.2016
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
- Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products
- Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses and other equipment; stamp identifying information on products when necessary.
Education
Diploma -
Riverdale, Kansas
Riverdale, Kansas05.2000
Skills
- Raw materials handling
- Equipment operation
- Product assembly
- manufacturing
- Product inspection
- Raw materials handling
- Equipment operation
- Product assembly
- manufacturing
- Product inspection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Torro
04.2024 - Current
Assembler
John Deere
03.2023 - 04.2025
Manufacturing Assembler
Ag Group International/ Westfield Industries
03.2022 - 03.2023
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Pit Operator
Wurth Des Moines Bolt
03.2021 - 03.2022
IA
XPO LOGISTICS
07.2018 - 04.2021
IA
NCS
08.2017 - 07.2018
IA
Wells Fargo
02.2017 - 07.2017
IA
Menards
07.2016 - 02.2017
KS
Kansas Plastics Co
03.2006 - 06.2016
Diploma -
Riverdale, Kansas
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