Rachel Neal
springfield
Summary
Results-driven quality assurance technician with expertise in quality documentation and statistical analysis. Known for implementing effective QA procedures and fostering team collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
quality assurance tech 2
Redmonkey Foods
springfield
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections on food products for quality assurance compliance.
- Documented findings and reported discrepancies to quality control team, facilitating timely resolution.
- Implemented best practices for ensuring high levels of product quality.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized data including failed processes and recalls to create accurate quality documentation.
- Produced comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations, aiding decision-making processes.
- Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Machine Operator
westrcok
Knoxville
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated machinery to maintain efficient production flow.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to resolve product and service issues, enhancing team efficiency.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Implemented safety protocols in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Leveraged technical skills to troubleshoot complex issues, leading to effective solutions and minimized downtime.
Production Machine Operator
3M
clinton
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored machine performance and conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal operation.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
- Set up machines according to specifications for various production runs.
- Prepared machines for operations by calibrating, adjusting, and testing control or settings.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Documented production data and reported discrepancies to support quality control and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Trained new operators on equipment use and safety procedures effectively.
- Followed detailed written instructions provided by supervisors to complete assigned tasks accurately.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
Certifications - Journeyman Welding And Pipefitting
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield04-2016
Skills
- Quality assurance requirements
- Quality control
- Inspection techniques
- Test case creation
- Process quality review
- Compliance monitoring
- Defect tracking
- Documentation standards
- Documentation skills
- Specifications
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Equipment calibration
- Production line observation
- Safety procedures
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quality system implementation
Affiliations
DV advocate
Timeline
quality assurance tech 2
Redmonkey Foods
02.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
westrcok
01.2024 - 01.2025
Production Machine Operator
3M
02.2023 - 01.2024
Certifications - Journeyman Welding And Pipefitting
Midwest Technical Institute