Lachika White
Parksley,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician with expertise in food safety compliance and internal audits. Delivered enhanced product quality and safety measures through effective teamwork and training. Skilled in root cause analysis and collaboration, consistently ensuring adherence to safety regulations and improving overall quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
Tyson Foods
Temperanceville, Virginia
10.2021 - Current
- Performed inspections of production areas to verify adherence to cleanliness and sanitation protocols. of production areas for food safety compliance.
- Monitored temperature controls for storage and processing units daily.
- Evaluated incoming raw materials for quality assurance purposes.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring compliance with established specifications to maintain quality standards.
- Implemented corrective actions when non-conformances were identified during the inspection process.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations as needed to identify potential issues or problems related to product quality or safety.
- Documented inspection findings and communicated issues promptly to facilitate timely resolution.
- Trained new staff on food safety standards and procedures consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to implement quality control measures effectively.
- Verified that product labels were accurate and in accordance with government regulations.
- Performed daily audits of temperature logs, process flowcharts, and other quality documentation.
- Recorded data from testing activities into a computer database system.
- Documented test results according to company policies and procedures for traceability purposes.
- Provided training on food safety topics such as HACCP principles, GMPs, Food Allergens.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with internal customers, vendors, and suppliers.
Lead
Tyson Foods
Temperanceville, Virginia
06.2004 - 09.2017
- Executed inventory management through systematic cycle counts and accurate stocking, ensuring optimal stock levels.
- Established daily stocking log to monitor inventory levels, facilitating timely replenishment.
- Established daily stocking log to track inventory levels efficiently.
- Communicated daily tasks to team members for streamlined operations.
- Received incoming materials, ensuring proper documentation and organization.
- Filed records systematically to improve retrieval efficiency, supporting streamlined operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Oak Hall, VA06-2002
Skills
- HACCP principles
- HACCP implementation
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control measures
- Inspection procedures
- Product inspection
- Temperature monitoring
- Root cause analysis
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Haccp
- Northstar
- Osha
- Hipaa Training.Us
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance for every Quarter
- Employee Month
Timeline
Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
Tyson Foods
10.2021 - Current
Lead
Tyson Foods
06.2004 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School