Wakein Harris
Camden,NJ
Summary
To obtain employment in a professional environment Background includes operating in high-volume settings to prepare, operate and maintain blending machines. Familiar with producing products such as dyes, chemicals and ingredients. Adept at inspecting and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and achieve production targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Blender Operator II
Keystone Industries - Cosmetics And Dental Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
- Updated daily [Type] records with routine activities and special incident information.
- Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders.
- Ran, inspected and repaired equipment and documented major issues for management review.
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
- Tested sample materials to comply with specifications and general safety standards.
- Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
Compounding Technician
Kerry Flavors
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
Sr. Manufacturing Production Technician
Tris Pharma
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Responsible for monitoring heat, air pressure, RPM’s and other gauges on the computers for the processing and granulation of raw mater
- Making prescription drugs in tablet or liquid form
- Processing DM liquid products
- Weighing raw material before suspension or granulation
Granulation Blending Machine Operator
Aurolife Pharma
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Complied with all company CGMPs, SOP's, departmental procedures, company policies and safety regulations
Pharmaceutical Technical Specialist
MedImmune
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Responsible for all aspects in the aseptic manufacturing of H1N1 flu vaccine to ensure product quality and patient safety
- Accurate and timely completion documentation to comply with FDA and GCP/GLP/GMP regulations
- Successfully operating in various environmental conditions including in ultra-low temperature spaces utilizing proper protective equipment
- Maintain required technical training on SOPs and certifications (i.e
- CGMP, HAZMAT, forklift training, etc.)
Compression Machine Operator
Lonza, Inc
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Monitored heat, Temperature and pressure, weighed and labeled quality product for shipping
- Performed equipment checks and cleaned out equipment periodically
- Responsible for the review of documents (e.g
- Batch records, log sheets, etc.) to verify that activities have been performed as required
Education
Hampton University
2002
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Overbrook High School
2000
Licenses & Certifications
10.2022
Skills
- Active Listening
- Project Specifications
- Daily Logs
- Accurate Weights
- Work Orders
- Job Specifications
- Accurate Measurements
- Production and Processing
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Safety Proficiency
- Chemical Cleaners
Timeline
Blender Operator II
Keystone Industries - Cosmetics And Dental Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
Compounding Technician
Kerry Flavors
04.2019 - 03.2020
Sr. Manufacturing Production Technician
Tris Pharma
11.2015 - 03.2019
Granulation Blending Machine Operator
Aurolife Pharma
01.2014 - 01.2015
Pharmaceutical Technical Specialist
MedImmune
01.2011 - 12.2013
Compression Machine Operator
Lonza, Inc
01.2009 - 12.2012
Hampton University
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Overbrook High School
Licenses & Certifications