Quality Control Machine Operator

Lakisha Sterling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pompiean- Baltimore, MD

January 2013 to June 2013

Production Technician

. Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality,

improve production times and reduce costs.

. Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.

. Changed equipment over to new product.

. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.

. Maintained proper stock levels on a line.

. Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into

control units.

. Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing

production, quality control, maintenance and other operational

reports, to detect production problems.

. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer

specifications.

. Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality

and productivity.

. Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for

health, safety and environmental compliance including USDA and FDA

regulations.

. Responsible for setting minimum standards and providing technical

guidance and support for design, installation, operation and

maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.

. Started up and shut down processing equipment.

. Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.

Kraft Foods- Dover, DE March

2012 to January 2013

Splicer Machine Operator

. Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality,

improve production times and reduce costs.

. Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.

. Changed equipment over to new product.

. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.

. Maintained proper stock levels on a line.

. Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into

control units.

. Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing

production, quality control, maintenance and other operational

reports, to detect production problems.

. Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.

. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer

specifications.

. Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality

and productivity.

. Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for

health, safety and environmental compliance including FDA regulations,

GMP, and ISO standards.

. Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using

tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and

ring gauges.

. Conducted experiments on biomass or pretreatment technologies.

. Responsible for setting minimum standards and providing technical

guidance and support for design, installation, operation and

maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.

. Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current

good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

. Started up and shut down processing equipment.

. Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.

Allens Family Foods -Harbeson, DE

August 2008 to August 2011

Machine Set Up Operator

. Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as

necessary.

. Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications.

. Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality,

improve production times and reduce costs.

. Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.

. Changed equipment over to new product.

. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.

. Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into

control units.

. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer

specifications.

. Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality

and productivity.

. Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current

FDA regulations, GMP (good manufacturing practices) and standard

operating procedures.

. Started up and shut down processing equipment.

. Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.

Mountaiarre Farms- Selbyville, DE

January 2005 to August 2008

Sanitation Worker

. Cleaned, wrapped, and labeled outgoing orders.

. Counted and verified orders picked to ensure accuracy.

. Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.

. Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products

by ensuring all equipment was properly installed and working

correctly.

. Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to

product quality products.

. Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and

reducing unnecessary maintenance.

. Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.

. Used hand tools to mount, install, and secure tools.

. Verified that machine setups conformed to specs.

. Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to

emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.

. Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.

. Managed work with little supervision.

. Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.

. Oversaw proper packaging of products.

. Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine reservoirs.

. Performed weekly maintenance assessments.

EDUCATION

Penn Foster College- Philadelphia, PA

Associate of Arts- Business

Sussex Tech High School- Georgetown, DE

High School Diploma

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Responsible and hardworking warehouse assembler who can collaborate

with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines.

. Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety,

quality, customer service and lean manufacturing.

. Flexible and dependable machine operator with multiple years of

machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.

. Talented Machine Operator with solid work history and proven ability

to perform well in a team and individually.

. Knowledgeable in FDA regulations, GMP (good manufacturing practices),

USDA regulations and ISO standards.

SKILLS

. Troubleshooting specialist

. Initiative to work independently

. Strategic thinker

. Quality inspection professional

. Electric pallet jack driver

. High mathematical reasoning aptitude

. Production scheduling familiarity

. Shipping and receiving

. Safety-oriented

. Defect tracking

. Injection molding knowledge

. Results-oriented

. Multi-tasker

. Customer-service focused

. Strong communication skills

. Natural leader

. Exceptional problem solver

. Safety Orientation training

. Packing and scanning orders

Contact this candidate