Lori Hopkins
Columbus Grove,OH
Summary
Experienced associate with 22+ years working at Leipsic IAMS factory. Very passionate about the quality for customers. Also very competitive and strive to make the best quality products, with the least amount of mis made by following the programs and set points. Filling in as Lab backup associate since February 2023.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Daycare Attendant
Country K9 Pet Resort & Spa
08.2023 - Current
- Feed and water the dogs
- Clean kennels
- Walk up to 30 dogs per shift
- Clean laundry and dishes
- Learn how to work with high anxiety and aggressive dogs behaviors
- Document the best way to care for the owner's pet
- Ensure safety for all dogs and other attendants
- Ensure dietary and medication needs are met
Flavor Enhancement Technician
Mars Petcare
08.2014 - Current
- Organize work to meet demanding production goals
- Maintain quality assurance and customer satisfaction to both internal and external customers
- Maintain strong focus on safety as a certified forklift trainer, completing Behavior Observations, member of the Fire Brigade, and completing safety trainings through Alchemy.
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment
- Measure dry bulk, thickness, and diameter
- Test products on NIR for protein, moisture, fat, ash, water activity, fiber, and gelatin
- Adjust temperature on dryers to meet target moisture
- Adjust fat to hit target fat values
- Monitor equipment
- Repair and replace parts as needed through our preventative maintenance program
Flavor Enhancement Technician
P&G Petcare
04.2001 - 08.2014
- April 2001 -2003 work in warehouse until it was contracted out
- April 2003 work in Flavor Enhancement
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OHHigh School Diploma -
Holgate High School
Holgate, OH05.1996
Skills
- Quality Control
- Monitoring tank farm, releasing tanks as they meet acidification process specs
- System Troubleshooting
- Predictive Maintenance using accelerometer for fans and bearings
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operate TGA, LECO, NIR, Hygenia monitor, ATP, and Centrifuge
- Test Mycotoxins with Neogen and Envirologix
- Operate SAP, Traxsys, Proficy, Weever, Nexus, Enviromap, I TRACK, Horizons, and Factory Link programs
- Test peroxide values for fats and meals
- Test potential of hydrogen/ph for fats
- Test equipment and environment through our swab and air sample program
- Execute the process putting product on HOLD and RELEASING product through ITRACK
Timeline
Dog Daycare Attendant
Country K9 Pet Resort & Spa
08.2023 - Current
Flavor Enhancement Technician
Mars Petcare
08.2014 - Current
Flavor Enhancement Technician
P&G Petcare
04.2001 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Northwest State Community College
High School Diploma -
Holgate High School
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