Zachariah Massa
League City,TX
Summary
Experienced with operating and maintaining various types of production machinery. Utilizes technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety standards and procedures to maintain secure working environment.
Diligent Desired Position with solid background in operating and maintaining machinery. Efficiently performed setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance tasks to ensure smooth production processes. Demonstrated expertise in machine calibration and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Sonic
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared menu items following recipes and procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization through regular equipment cleaning and upkeep.
- Helped track inventory by monitoring and recording stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to minimize contamination risks.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by serving meals promptly and with attention to detail.
Driver
Uber
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored routes to assist with timely passenger pickups and drop-offs.
- Maintained cleanliness and operational status of vehicle through regular inspections.
- Provided support to passengers with inquiries to enhance ride satisfaction.
- Responded quickly to changing traffic conditions and passenger needs.
- Utilized GPS technology to optimize travel routes and minimize wait times.
Armor Inox Operator
Tyson Foods MFG
Houston, TX
02.2016 - 12.2024
- Operated machinery to support production of food products effectively.
- Monitored quality control processes to assist in maintaining product standards.
- Collaborated with team members to aid in streamlining workflows and improving productivity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to support safety compliance.
Quality Assurance Lead
Tysons Foods
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted quality assurance team in improving product safety and compliance standards.
- Developed testing protocols to verify product specifications accuracy.
- Guided junior QA staff in skill development and teamwork enhancement.
- Supported analysis of production processes to pinpoint quality improvement opportunities and cost savings.
- Promoted continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team to enhance overall project performance.
- Identified process gaps and executed corrective actions for increased efficiency and decreased error rates.
- Provided timely and accurate test result reports to aid in informed product improvement decisions.
- Coordinated daily activities of the quality assurance department, fostering effective communication among team members.
Quality Control Inspector
Tyson Foods
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Inspected products for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Conducted routine checks on production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with production team to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records of findings.
- Trained new inspectors on best practices for quality assurance protocols.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive quality documentation, facilitating easier compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined inspection procedures to increase speed of quality checks without compromising on thoroughness.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting detailed inspections of incoming materials, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Increased customer trust by ensuring all product batches met stringent quality criteria before release.
- Reduced return rates with proactive quality control measures and detailed product inspections prior to shipment.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Empire High School
Pine Valley, CA06-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Sanitation practices
- Portion control
- Food handler certification
Certification
Food Handler's Card
Forklift Licence
Timeline
Cook
Sonic
12.2024 - Current
Driver
Uber
12.2024 - Current
Armor Inox Operator
Tyson Foods MFG
02.2016 - 12.2024
Quality Assurance Lead
Tysons Foods
02.2015 - 02.2017
Quality Control Inspector
Tyson Foods
02.2012 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Mountain Empire High School