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Shedena Edwards

Kinston,NC

Summary

Seasoned professional with a robust background in machinery operation and food safety, notably at Smithfield Foods. Excelled in enhancing quality assurance and workplace safety, achieving significant improvements in production and safety standards. Skilled in preventive maintenance and adept at leading teams to exceed goals through effective communication and problem-solving.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Master Brand Cabinets
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Food Safety Specialist

Smithfield Foods
12.2013 - 05.2023
  • Maintained communication with quality control team members and shared safety information and training documents.
  • Sought diversity of thought and worked to solve food safety problems, overcome challenges and innovate.
  • Explored food safety innovation in terms of technology, people, processes and systems.
  • Partnered with operations and packaging departments and verified packaging materials and finished goods met company quality and safety standards.
  • Monitored finished packaging for appearance and food safety and recommended corrective actions and improvements.

Crew Leader

Butterball LLC
03.2006 - 03.2012
  • Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.

Education

Auditing - Math & Accounting

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
06.2006

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Basic Math
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Machinery Operation

Timeline

Machine Operator

Master Brand Cabinets
11.2023 - 08.2024

Food Safety Specialist

Smithfield Foods
12.2013 - 05.2023

Crew Leader

Butterball LLC
03.2006 - 03.2012

Auditing - Math & Accounting

North Carolina Central University

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