Mahogany Williams
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician with 3+ years of experience at adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Evergreen Plastics
Clyde, OH
05.2024 - Current
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Produced sample work pieces to detect machine malfunctions during operations.
- Daily checks on CCPs in work areas.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Gave verbal and written instructions to shipping on disposition of loads to be sent out.
- Checked COAs for each load coming in and out.
Quality Control Technician
J.H Routh Packing Company
Sandusky, OH
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Swabbed, tested and analyzed results for escherichia coli
- Calibrated and sanitized thermometer units for carcasses, smoked meats and coolers
- Documented GMPs, CCPs, SSOPs and conducted corrective actions
- Worked mainly with sanitation, checking all rooms of production
- Addressed any finding on the pre-operation form for a given room
- Make sure that all testing is done in their specific time frames
- Performed daily titration on Quat sanitizer and peracetic acid
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Verified proper posting and good condition of sanitation and housekeeping signage as indicated by company policy, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted pre-equipment operation inspection, equipment swabbing and environmental monitoring processes to verify operations within acceptable sanitary parameters.
- Worked with sanitation crews as well as leadership and production teams to clean and sanitize equipment and facility throughout course of regular operations.
Sr. Quality Assurance Technician
Imagine Baking
Sandusky, OH
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Fill in representative for the Compliance Coordinator.
- Monitoring and inquiring about ingredients coming in and out of the facility.
- Managed company participation in food safety audits, and reviews by third parties, customers and regulatory agencies.
- Moderate at Food Fraud and Food Defense plans.
- Knowledge of how to do allergen checks and swabs in production line.
- Tracks test results, collect documents, enter data, and file information in an audit ready style.
- Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and implementing production, productivity and customer-service standards.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Quality Assurance Technician
Imagine Baking
Sandusky, OH
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Retrieved samples from the production lines assigned that week
- Daily usage of Moisture machines, color Hunter, pH Machine, Calipers and IR machine
- Develops and directs food safety, quality and regulatory strategies in support of overall business goals
- Provides technical leadership, direction and advice across levels - from executive level to plant teams
- Basic problem solving skills with ability to apply proven solutions.
Education
360 Training Learn 2 Serve
Ohio, Person in Charge Certification in Food ProtectionSkills
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent writing & proofreading skills as well as superior verbal & organizational skills
- Strong analytic skills with demonstrated success organizing, analyzing and accurately interpreting data
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with internal business areas, auditors and clients
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills to develop and execute work plans, prioritize work, manage multiple task
- Specifications understanding
- Product Inspection
- Chemical Handling
- Equipment Calibration
- Record preparation
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Evergreen Plastics
05.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
J.H Routh Packing Company
03.2024 - 05.2024
Sr. Quality Assurance Technician
Imagine Baking
05.2022 - 02.2024
Quality Assurance Technician
Imagine Baking
03.2021 - 05.2022
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