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Lisa J. Pergande

Dubuque,Ia

Summary

Highly Motivated experience in customer service, plastics and fabrication manufacturing industries. Experienced working with various departments including cashiering, stocking, production, shipping, engineering in satisfying customer needs and customer service. Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Blueprint readings, New Project setups, and AS400 programing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Line Inspector

Simmons Pet Food
03.2021 - Current

Monitored various parameters such as weights, vacuum levels, headspace and temperatures for quality assurance.

Conducted quality evaluations of textures, colors, odors and inclusions against label criteria.

Performed tare downs to confirm compliance with FDA and USDA seam regulations.

Reported data utilizing software like Infinity QS, One Vision SeamMate and Micrometers

Communicate deviations in data to QA and Production management.

Developed training programs tailored to new associate needs.

Resolved production challenges through collaboration with Quality team members.

Retort Operator

Simmons Pet Food
01.2023 - 02.2023

Maintained safety standards by thoroughly observing product temperatures and cooking times.

Logged readings on FDA/USDA controlled documents from diverse areas.

Implemented food safety measures by monitoring pet product cooking processes to align with FDA and USDA standards.

Line Assembler

Anderson Window and Door Corp.
01.2017 - 03.2021

Building of windows and doors

Quality checks to ensure customer satisfaction

Safety ambassador


Team Leader

Anderson Window and Door Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Daily work direction of production employees

Coaching and training of production employees

Maintaining flow of production line

Assisting production employee to meet customer satisfaction

Quality Technician

Berry Plastics Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2015

Company Overview: Manufacturer of plastic containers for pharmaceutical and food industries

Responsible for inspecting and testing plastic raw materials of fabricated products for uniformity of color, surface defects and dimensional accuracy, following plant specifications or blueprints, using measuring instruments and test equipment.

Examines surface of products for defects, such as scratches, burns and discolorations

Verifies weight and dimensions of product using scales, calipers, micrometers and templates

Compares color of product with color standards

Records test data into the SPC program

Work with Project Engineers during the CQV process of new projects

Production Utility

Berry Plastics Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2009

Inspects and properly package product for shipment to our customers

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Hempstead High
Dubuque, IA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365
  • Proficient in blueprint interpretation
  • Leadership development
  • Developing standard operating procedures
  • Safety ambassador
  • Assisting in problem resolution
  • dedication to professional development
  • Designing instructional materials for staff training
  • Coaching new team members

Timeline

Retort Operator

Simmons Pet Food
01.2023 - 02.2023

QC Line Inspector

Simmons Pet Food
03.2021 - Current

Line Assembler

Anderson Window and Door Corp.
01.2017 - 03.2021

Team Leader

Anderson Window and Door Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Quality Technician

Berry Plastics Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2015

Production Utility

Berry Plastics Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Hempstead High
Lisa J. Pergande