Savannah Sifuentes
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Driven Quality Assurance Lab Technician at Gandys, skilled in meticulous record-keeping and quality control. Enhanced product quality through rigorous testing and method validation, while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Proven ability to streamline processes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Outstanding communication, active listening, and organizational talents. Physically fit and adaptable with the capability to work in various work environments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Gandys
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
- Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
- Diagnosed and reported malfunctions of technical equipment.
- Increased accuracy in test results through regular calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Trained new team members on laboratory procedures, ensuring consistency in testing methods across the team.
- Ensured reliable test data by conducting method validation studies as per regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined data analysis by developing custom spreadsheets and reports for easy interpretation of test results.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough laboratory tests and analyzing results.
- Ensured consistent product quality through routine monitoring of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods against established specifications.
- Documented all test results, observations, and deviations according to established protocols for traceability purposes.
- Reduced waste by implementing inventory management strategies to optimize usage of lab supplies and chemicals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Meat Packer
All Hale Meat
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation by diligently cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces throughout each shift.
- Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
- Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
- Streamlined packaging process with meticulous attention to detail in weighing, labeling, and sealing packages.
- Supported team members in their tasks when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized efficient operations.
- Ensured meat quality by properly storing and rotating products according to established guidelines.
- Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations during all aspects of meat handling, cutting, and packaging processes.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols during the use of knives, saws, and other equipment.
- Assisted management in inventory control efforts, monitoring stock levels and promptly reporting any discrepancies or shortages.
- Counted stock and recorded for inventory recordkeeping.
- Minimized waste by optimizing usage of raw materials through precise cutting techniques and proper allocation into various product categories.
- Maximized customer satisfaction through prompt attention to special requests or concerns regarding meat products on display or in orders placed.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately following customer specifications for cuts, weights, and packaging requirements.
- Strengthened customer loyalty through provision of knowledgeable guidance on meat selection, preparation techniques, and storage recommendations.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Unloaded meat and poultry from delivery trucks to sort and prepare for trimming
- Monitored meat inventory in cases, restocking with fresh products when needed.
Assistant Production Manager
Dynamic Foods
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in reducing production costs by streamlining processes and eliminating waste.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents and injuries.
- Enhanced product quality with thorough inspection protocols and timely feedback to the production team.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing production demands.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
Education
Dioloma -
Ralls High School
Ralls, TX05.2006
Skills
- Audit inspections
- Sample preparation
- Meticulous Record-keeping
- Quality control knowledge
- Test result analysis
- Chemical handling
- Quality control
- Inventory maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Process inspections
- Technical communication
- Equipment calibration
- Chemical mixing
- Laboratory safety
- Gage calibrations
- Quality report preparation
- Quality assurance development
- Ingredient formulation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Attentive and observant
- Documentation skills
- Quality inspection
- Data entry
- Safety protocols
- Reporting skills
- Task prioritization
- Equipment operation
- Product knowledge
- Technical troubleshooting
- Raw materials receiving
- Product inspection
- Materials inspections
- Staff training
- Record keeping
- Inventory control
- Adaptability
- Calibration
- Materials testing
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Gandys
09.2022 - 07.2023
Meat Packer
All Hale Meat
03.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Production Manager
Dynamic Foods
04.2021 - 02.2022
Dioloma -
Ralls High School
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