Melvin Welch
Western Smokehouse Partners
Burlington,IA
11
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector recognized for commitment to high standards and thorough recordkeeping. Delivered consistent results through focus and adaptability during extensive inspections and multi-project support. Motivated team player with strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, contributing to organizational efficiency and effective collaboration.
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
3 Years- Inspected Western Smokehouse Partners production lines for food safety and quality compliance.
- Monitored product temperature, appearance, and packaging during meat snack processing.
- Checked labels, codes, and lot information for accuracy before release.
Operations Assistant
2 Years- Monitored 10 material checks daily to confirm conformance with specifications and regulatory standards.
- Inspected and measured materials for conformance to set standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Supported daily facility operations by following policies, coordinating schedules, and meeting customer requirements.
- Used Excel, Word, and Access for data entry, analysis, and reporting tasks.
Rural Mail Carrier
3 Years 1 Month- Sorted letters, flats, and parcels to organize route delivery and maintain efficient mail flow.
- Prepared delivery vehicle with mail, packages, and postal supplies before each route departure.
- Collected outgoing mail and parcel pickups from customers along rural routes.
- Maintained delivery records, slips, and postage notices to support postal accountability and tracking.
- Assisted customers with delivery questions, upheld USPS service standards, and reported vehicle or mail issues.
Tempering glass lead
2 Years 9 Months- Inspected tempered glass for surface defects and process variation before release to the next production stage.
- Verified label accuracy and lot traceability to maintain clear identification across production batches.
- Documented production results and quality findings for shift handoffs and supervisor review.
- Coordinated inventory control for materials needed during tempering operations and line changeovers.
Education
- Culinary Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Skills
Product quality control
Temperature monitoring
Label accuracy
Nonconformance reporting
ISO compliance
Inventory control
Data entry
Record management
Lot traceability
Production reporting
Route management
Process documentation
Shift coordination
Equipment inspection
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Western Smokehouse Partners
08.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Operations Assistant
Inhance technologies
08.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Rural Mail Carrier
United States postal services
06.2018 - 07.2021Read More
Tempering glass lead
Cardinal Glass Industries
09.2015 - 06.2018Read More
Graceland University
Some College (No Degree) from Education
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Southeastern Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Education
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Fort Madison High School
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Le Cordon Bleu
from Culinary Arts
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