Genia Lowry
Allentown, PA *****
ad4x30@r.postjobfree.com
To secure a challenging position within an organization which promotes a path for success and growth while providing a stable work environment.
Work Experience
Production operator/Quality Assurance Technician
Freshpet - Allentown, PA
September 2022 to Present
• Conduct hourly production line audits to evaluate compliance to product standards, food safety standards and regulatory requirements. Document audit data
• Perform routine product tests during audits, including temperature, pH, oxygen, CEM moisture, net weight, particle size, vacuum, and packaging integrity to determine conformance to standards
• Be familiar with Freshpet HACCP programs for all products. Conduct and/or verify required HACCP food safety tests
• Perform product organoleptic evaluations on all pet food batches produced for conformance to standards and document test results
• Work with operations to evaluate nonconformance occurrences and implement corrective action. Document data on Corrective Action Log
• Isolate and place nonconforming products or ingredients on hold and document hold by entering data on Hold Log and circulating information to Operations and Quality Management
• Inspect incoming ingredients for conformance to ingredient specifications, collect representative samples for testing and document audit data
• Collect routine product, ingredient, or water samples for microbiological or chemical testing, shelf-life evaluations or to use as retention samples
• Conduct Vacuum Tank Packaging tests on Roasted Meals, Vital Complete Meals, and Single Serve products to evaluate packaging and seal integrity
• Test diluted sanitizers and foot bath solutions to verify concentration and record data
• Audit sanitation and perform ATP hygiene tests on food contact surfaces and equipment to determine sanitation effectiveness. Document swab data
• Take swab and sponge samples from established locations to evaluate plant Micro conditions. Record data
• Test cooling water for sanitary conditions and add biocides as needed to control water quality. Record test data and chemical addition levels
• Monitor plant TPR tests and collect required samples for testing
• Provide technical support to Shift Supervisors and Line Leaders
• Additional related responsibilities as necessary
• Any trained or qualified individual will serve as backup to this position Blowmold Technician
Nestle Waters North America - Allentown, PA
May 2017 to September 2022
• operation
• troubleshooting.
• diagnosing and repairing blow mold and blow mold support equipment
• cleaning and preventative maintenance
• Sound problem solving skills both in an individual and group setting
• good communication skills.
• manufacturing & utilities
• Data entry
• Quality assurance and hourly checks on final product Injection Technician
• Injection molding through mold changes and repairs, machine, and mold PMS
• performing all quality inspections
• Support other functions of the Plastics Department as needed including; assembly equipment PM's and troubleshooting
• Supporting on-going continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and order spare parts and perishable tool inventory Participant Service Rep
True Value Warehouse - Allentown, PA
March 2015 to May 2017
• Order filling
• Operating fork lift
• Processing customer orders at rate and accurately
• Inventory control
• Cycle counting
Order Picker/packer/Forklift Operator
Uline - Breinigsville, PA
May 2011 to March 2015
• Picking and packing customer orders
• Operation of cherry picker
• Stacking pallets
• Using as400
• Inventory control
• Cycle counting
Shipping Supervisor
Allied Personal Services - Allentown, PA
June 2010 to March 2011
Scanning supervising supping and receiving department and personnel
• Loading
• Printing labels on bottles
• Fork lift operator
• verifying loads and all paperwork
• Disbatching
Packer/Loader
Walgreens Distribution Center - Bethlehem, PA
November 2008 to April 2010
Pick and pack
- Loading/unloading trucks
- Securing pallets on flatbeds
- Packing supplies
- Operate double transporters to load trucks
Media Sales Associate
The Morning Call Newspaper - Allentown, PA
July 2006 to August 2008
Partner with customers to develop advertising packages
- Support account executives and their client base
- Advertising sales
Education
College Preparatory
Louis E. Dieruff High School - Allentown, PA
September 2002 to June 2006
High School Diploma
Lehigh Carbon Community College - Schnecksville, PA Skills
• FORK LIFT (6 years)
• PRINTING (Less than 1 year)
• DATA ENTRY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• RF Scanner
• Plastics Injection Molding
• Order Picker
• Lean Manufacturing
• Plastics Blow Molding
• Order Picking
• Materials Handling
• Machining
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse Experience
• Reach Truck
• Pallet Jack
• SAP
• CNC
• 5S
• Load & unload
• Customer service
• Forklift
• Assembly
• Sales
• Quality control
• Supervising experience
• Quality assurance
• Manufacturing
• 5S
• Order entry
• Oracle
• SAP
• HACCP
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification