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Tarrea Smith

Fort Worth

Summary

Process Operator with over 10 years of experience in troubleshooting and operational safety compliance. Proven track record of meeting safety requirements while maintaining high efficiency and work standards. Experienced Mixer skilled in time management on busy production lines, with a strong focus on detail in batch production and quality control. Recognized for effective problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

Bluetriton Brands
Dallas
09.2024 - Current
  • Operated machinery to produce bottled beverages efficiently.
  • Conducted quality checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Assisted in training new technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Documented production data accurately for tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.

Process Operator

Frito-Lay
Irving
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Operating process related equipment and plant process control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner
  • Perform process equipment troubleshooting, routine equipment repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance
  • Perform daily tasks efficiently using the appropriate monitor and software, ensuring operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
  • Monitored quality control checks to maintain product standards and consistency.
  • Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.

Compounder

Golden State Foods
Burleson
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Perform batching procedures according to formulation; ensuring proper flow, agitation, temperature, timing, and any other critical factors required in the process
  • Submit finished batch samples to Quality Control Lab for testing
  • Safely followed procedural reports and transported made products to assigned holding tanks
  • Resolve minor problems that may arise with the mixing operation
  • Clean and sanitize mixing tanks, pumps, and hoses, used for batching.
  • Loaded raw ingredients into processing equipment accurately according to recipe instructions.

Utility Operator

Kellogg
Kansas City
05.2017 - 04.2021
  • Technical and Manual Machine Operating, worked with computer controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product
  • Involved cleaning and preparing machines for production along with assembling and disassembling equipment
  • Prepared finished product in accordance with prescribed packaging procedures while producing high quality finished goods.
  • Inspected product and performed quality checks
  • Used forklift and clamp truck to move materials to and from production lines.

Education

Associates of Science -

Vatterott College
Kansas City, MO
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Waukegan High School
Waukegan, IL
06.2008

Skills

  • Materials handling and warehouse experience
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Machining and manufacturing
  • CGMP compliance
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Testing and troubleshooting techniques
  • Batching procedures and recipe adherence
  • Mixing techniques for production efficiency

Additional Information

Efficient and accurate Machine Operations, Attention to detail, Ability to maintain acceptable quality, Quick learner as well as demonstrated standards listening and understanding capabilities along with the ability to be cross-trained

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Technician

Bluetriton Brands
09.2024 - Current

Process Operator

Frito-Lay
07.2022 - 06.2024

Compounder

Golden State Foods
09.2021 - 04.2022

Utility Operator

Kellogg
05.2017 - 04.2021

Associates of Science -

Vatterott College

High School Diploma -

Waukegan High School

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