Karen Maciel

• 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.
• Streamlined data collection methods for test results, enabling faster analysis and decision-making regarding product improvements.
• Reduced customer complaints with proactive identification of potential issues during routine testing procedures.

As a Quality assurance Technician I had various responsibilities including but not limited to Pre-op inspection of areas before daily work schedule started, timely checks in assigned area and lines, if assigned to canning line 15 minute checks tearing down cans measuring, and using mathematical equation to compare results, using specific computer programs looking over can seam details and imperfections, relaying information to supervisors and mechanics with specific measurements for them to adjust machines. Other task I performed were making sure appropriate labels for specific products specifications were followed including code date specifications and measurements. QA also had responsibilities of taking temperatures of broth and meat products, record keeping, and making sure employees followed plant GMPs, making sure there was a clean and sterile work environment.

As Quality Assurance Technician I had various jobs tasks including the following pre- op of assigned area making sure machines are in sanitary conditions for production to run, also performed timely checks of product weight, product bags, water test to make sure seals were good, O2 checks making sure appropriate amount of O2 were in packages assuring fresh products. As a QA I also had to keep documented records of any pallets placed on hold for any reason, and placing this information into the computer log. Glass canning line had their own protocols since glass jars were used making sure machines were blown out of any jars were cracked in the turn style machines making sure machines were emptied completely of product before production could continue, also documentation of product moisture levels to make sure product was cooked to appropriate and safe cooking levels before product was moved to other areas for packing and ultimately leaving to consumers.