Tamekaa Byrd
Laurel,MS
Summary
Dedicated Consumer Safety Inspector known for strong inspection procedures and documentation review skills. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance and safety through effective training and rigorous hazard analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Consumer Safety Inspector
Department of Agriculture
Laurel, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted ante mortem and postmortem inspections in compliance with poultry product inspection act.
- Performed zero tolerance verification for fecal contamination during slaughter and evisceration.
- Evaluated sanitary dressing procedures to identify conditions leading to contamination.
- Determined carcass disposition based on inspection results and regulatory standards.
- Verified compliance with hazard analysis and critical control point procedures.
- Issued noncompliance records for deviations and assessed corrective actions for effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored seven newly assigned consumer safety inspectors in inspection protocols.
- Participated in compliance reviews and contributed to food safety assessments as needed.
- Inspected food products for safety compliance and quality standards.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of facilities and equipment conditions.
- Monitored sanitation practices and procedures during inspections.
- Documented findings and reported violations to management promptly.
- Developed and implemented training programs on safe handling, storage, and labeling practices.
- Assessed product samples for chemical contaminants, toxins, foreign objects, microbiological hazards, and other forms of contamination.
- Reviewed documents related to recalls or withdrawals of potentially dangerous items.
- Documented findings from inspections into detailed reports.
Quality Control Technician
MARJAC
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Conducted routine quality inspections on production lines to ensure compliance.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and safety standards.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Examined samples of raw materials before use in production.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Inspected incoming material for conformity to established requirements prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify trends or patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
- Compiled laboratory test data and performed analyses.
- Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks or inventory forms to support testing procedures.
Quality Control Inspector
Southern Hens
Moselle, MS
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of inspection areas and equipment.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and techniques.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance product quality consistency.
- Monitored equipment calibration to ensure accurate testing results.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Inspection procedures and documentation review
- Regulatory compliance and hazard analysis
- Sanitation standards and pest control
- Team training and safety program implementation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Product inspection and quality assurance
Accomplishments
Training New Hires
Timeline
Consumer Safety Inspector
Department of Agriculture
08.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
MARJAC
07.2018 - 07.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Southern Hens
05.2013 - 07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Southern New Hampshire University