Quality assurance professional known for high standards and consistent results. Extensive experience in identifying and resolving quality issues to maintain top-tier product standards. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Proficient in quality control processes and detail-oriented analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Eagle Picher Technologies LLC
02.2023 - Current
Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
Performed thorough inspections of questionable incoming materials and outgoing products.
Conducted routine internal audits, ensuring that all departments adhered to established company policies and procedures related to product quality.
Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
Helped uncover production problems to have corrected in order to reduce overall defect rates.
Educated employees on specific QA standards.
Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to ATP specifications.
Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
Adjusted, repaired and replaced defective parts and materials.
Evaluated effectiveness of corrective actions, making adjustments as necessary to maintain high levels of quality performance.
Utilized problem-solving skills to identify trends in data that indicated potential areas requiring attention or modification within the manufacturing process.
Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Ensured timely resolution of non-conformance issues by effectively communicating findings to relevant departments and recommending corrective actions.
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Eagle Picher Technologies LLC
03.2018 - 02.2023
Check customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
Direct warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders, and setting up loads.
Reject deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and correspond with shipper to rectify issues.
Compare bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods, and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
Log inbound and outbound discrepancies, such as wrong product, incorrect quantities, and damages.
Prepare documentation to track and report on damage or missing items.
Track inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Monitor merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
Maintain work areas in organized, safe, and clean manner.
Unload and receive incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation.
Unpack and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Open and inspected packages received and routed to merchandise stocking or requisitioning department.
Review and monitor vendor shipping services and processes to avoid surprises in how and when the warehouse received deliveries.
Laborer
Eagle Picher Technologies LLC
02.2015 - 03.2018
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.
Promote a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Science - Workforce Development, Human Resources
Pittsburg State University
05.2024
Associate of Business Administration - undefined
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, KS
05.2000
Skills
Materials transport
Safety and compliance
Training and development
Shipping coordination
Responsiveness
Time management
Familiar with Data Packets
Quality assurance
Detail-oriented
Documentation and reporting
People skills
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Accountability
Attention to detail
IFS/ERP System experienced
Exostar trained
Documentation skills
Root-cause analysis
Problem-solving skills
Non-compliance assessments
Test procedures
Auditing
Quality assurance requirements
Quality improvements
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Eagle Picher Technologies LLC
02.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Eagle Picher Technologies LLC
03.2018 - 02.2023
Laborer
Eagle Picher Technologies LLC
02.2015 - 03.2018
Associate of Business Administration - undefined
Labette Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Pittsburg High School
Bachelor’s Degree of Science - Workforce Development, Human Resources