Karla Fausto
Merced,United States
Summary
Results driven Quality Assurance Technician with extensive experience at Foster Farms Poultry. Proven ability to analyze data and implement corrective plans, enhancing product quality and compliance. Bilingual in Spanish and English, demonstrating strong leadership and critical thinking skills to train team members and resolve issues effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Developed corrective action plans when needed to resolve quality issues.
- Assisted with training new Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Received and inspected raw materials.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality
- Collaborated with USDA inspectors to proactively address non-compliance issues and maintain consistent NR-free inspections, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and improving overall product quality.
Shipping Dock Leader
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Learned Software programs such as SAP,EWM,ECC ,Exel,Word,Powerpoint.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Inspected item packaging, labels and barcodes for accuracy.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Preformed projects containing Downgrading product,Reworking and Grading.
- Supplied Poultry plant with materials used in production.
- Maintained current pallet jack certification as required by company policies.
DSI C.P
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Monitored the production process to ensure proper operation and quality standards were met.
- Troubleshot machine malfunctions and performed necessary repairs.
- Adjusted cutting speeds, feeds, tooling and work-holding devices to optimize machining operations.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during production processes.
- Trained new employees in the safe operation of machinery and other related tasks.
- Provided support with set-up and tear down of machines according to job requirements.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
Production Line Lead
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented production line processes to increase efficiency.
- Supervised a team of 10+ employees in the production line area.
- Performed daily inspections and maintenance on machinery, tools, and equipment used on the assembly line.
- Communicated regularly with management to provide updates on progress towards goals set out at the beginning of each shift.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss performance issues, work-related concerns, or changes in procedures or policies.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
Superviser Experience in Shipping and Receiving
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
- Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
- Performed basic maintenance on warehouse machines and arranged for repair or replacement when needed.
- Researched lost or missing shipments and initiated tracing process to locate shipments and meet customer needs.
- Developed positive professional relationships with shipping personnel to facilitate optimum service and enhance company's image.
- Coordinated multiple receiving and warehousing operations simultaneously without sacrificing quality and supported outgoing shipping in response to observed needs.
- Documented damaged, inaccurate or missing products and reported to management.
- Operated pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw both incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying orders were picked and shipped or placed into inventory accurately and efficiently.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Received freight shipments at loading dock and ground-levels, guiding truck drivers to doorways.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Developed databases, web forms and file systems to fill different needs using programs such as SAP,EWM,ECC,Microsoftware programs .
DSI Machine Attendent
Foster Farms Poultry
Livingston, CA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buhach Colony High School
Atwater, CA05.2021
Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Supervision & Leadership
- Fluent in Spanish & English
- Computer Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Data Management
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Foster Farms Poultry
09.2024 - Current
DSI C.P
Foster Farms Poultry
08.2023 - 09.2025
Production Line Lead
Foster Farms Poultry
06.2023 - 08.2023
Superviser Experience in Shipping and Receiving
Foster Farms Poultry
08.2022 - 01.2023
Shipping Dock Leader
Foster Farms Poultry
05.2022 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Foster Farms Poultry
05.2022 - 06.2022
DSI Machine Attendent
Foster Farms Poultry
12.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Buhach Colony High School
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