Maria Todd
Peco Foods
Lena,MS
12
years of professional experience
Quality Assurance Technician with hands-on experience in HACCP, GMP, SSOP, auditing, line checks, and calibration standards. Strong focus on safety protocols, noncompliance assessments, and corrective action implementation to protect product quality.
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
5 Years 4 Months- Monitored product quality and checked compliance with HACCP, GMP, and SSOP standards.
- Performed line inspections to find defects, contamination risks, and process deviations.
- Recorded inspection findings, corrective actions, and quality control results accurately.
- Reviewed nonconforming product and coordinated containment steps with production teams.
- Calibrated testing equipment and maintained measurement accuracy for quality checks.
- Collected samples for microbiological and sensory testing to support product safety.
- Trained staff on sanitation requirements, inspection procedures, and quality expectations.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to specified requirements.
- Reduced customer complaints with proactive identification of potential issues during routine testing procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Routine-tested products to align temperature specifications and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
Machine Operator
2 Years 11 Months- Set up stamping equipment and adjusted machine controls to help maintain production quality and consistency.
- Monitored line operations and corrected equipment problems to reduce downtime and scrap.
- Inspected finished parts for dimensional accuracy and surface defects before release.
- Recorded production data, quality checks, and maintenance concerns for shift handoff.
- Trained new operators on safety procedures, equipment startup, and daily operating standards.
- Worked with maintenance and quality teams to resolve recurring process and equipment issues.
- Coordinated with maintenance and quality teams to resolve recurring process and equipment issues.
- Followed lean manufacturing practices to improve workflow, cleanliness, and overall production efficiency.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Cashier
1 Year 1 Month- Greeted customers promptly and delivered courteous service aligned with Burger King standards.
- Resolved order issues and payment discrepancies with calm, efficient communication.
- Maintained clean, organized register area and followed sanitation procedures.
- Supported drive-thru and front-counter operations during peak meal periods.
- Suggested menu items and promotional add-ons to improve guest experience.
- Trained new cashiers on payment procedures, order entry, and service expectations.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Sustained high cleanliness standards across facility, supporting store success
Cashier
2 Years 1 Month- Greeted guests quickly and provided courteous support at front counter.
- Simplified checkout steps to improve speed and cut wait times.
- Assisted other departments as needed, showing flexibility across retail operations.
- Welcomed customers at entry and supported positive shopping visits.
- Processed purchases and returns accurately to improve customer service.
- Handled cash, card, and check payments to complete sales transactions.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Quality testing
Compliance review
Equipment calibration
Calibration standards
Equipment inspection
Process monitoring
Root cause analysis
Corrective action implementation
Corrective measures
Lab equipment maintenance
Noncompliance assessments
Root cause analysis
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Peco Foods
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Machine Operator
Unipres
06.2018 - 05.2021Read More
Cashier
Burger King Corporation
05.2017 - 06.2018Read More
Cashier
Walmart
04.2015 - 05.2017Read More
Morton High School
High School Diploma
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