Zahna Turner
Tacoma
Summary
Im a reliable and Quality Control Technician with 5 years experience Quality tech, quality lab work, Q.A. sanitation work. I'm also certified in HACCP with experience in calibrating equipment, finishing documentation, and tracking results. I am successful at monitoring and validating machine operating activities, methodical, diligent, professional, well-versed in managing rigorous inspection schedules, and collaborating with leadership to solve production problems. I am seasoned Quality Control Technician able to help companies create high-quality and successful products.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Tims Cascade/ Utz
09.2021 - Current
- Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and implementing production, productivity and customer-service standards.
- Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to specifications.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
- Analyzed technical drawings and manufacturers' instructions to troubleshoot problems in functional and control systems.
- Adjusted, repaired and replaced defective parts and materials.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Developed quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses, identifying critical control points and establishing critical limits.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Collected and analyzed data and initiated improvements to increase security and performance.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Quality Control Technician
Shining Ocean
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Documented findings and entered into Excel and Word documents for tracking.
- Inspected imitation surimi and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Machine Operator
Valassis Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained good housekeeping practices on machines and within work area, complying with all company and safety rules and regulations
- Studied standard operating procedures for machine and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
- Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work
- Kept work areas clean and neat
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals
Waste Management Technician/QA Lab Technician/Packer
Tim's Cascade Style Chips
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
- Verified data integrity and accuracy
- Diagnosed and reported malfunctions of technical equipment, including Production machines and Weight scales
- Ensured that hazardous materials and waste were managed safely
- Performed internal audits of the laboratory, including both technical and quality systems audits
- Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs
- Kept work areas clean and neat
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
- Responsible for achieving production requirements
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
General A.C. E Homeschool
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Familiar with GMP's
- Familiar with HACCP and Quality Procedures
- Works well under pressure
- Responsible
- Team player
- Organized
- Self-sufficient and confident
- Trustworthy
- Multi-tasking
- Self-motivated
- Conscientious
- Basic mathematical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Safety-conscious
- OSHA requirements knowledge
- Documentation expertise
- Equipment calibration
- Assembly line production
- Production procedures
- Excellent time management
- Basic knowledge and use of Excel and Word Documents
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Tims Cascade/ Utz
09.2021 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Shining Ocean
09.2019 - 09.2021
Machine Operator
Valassis Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019
Waste Management Technician/QA Lab Technician/Packer
Tim's Cascade Style Chips
12.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
General A.C. E Homeschool
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