Cuffette Kennedy
Chester, SC *****
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Detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector with 5 years of experience working with finished products and goods. Expert in x-ray inspections with training in blueprint reading use and comparator equipment. Known for meticulous organization and attention to product minutiae. Work Experience
Quality Control Inspector
U.S. Cotton, LLC - Belmont, NC
February 2023 to November 2023
Test durability of product. Check for contaminated products. Making sure all applicable specifications are being met. Verification of materials being used against W.I.P. packet. Check weight of product. Doing random count checks to ensure correct number of units are being packed before shipping or storing of product.
Final Inspector
GITI Tire USA Ltd - Richburg, SC
2022 to October 2022
Check for defects in the tire manufacturing process. Report any defects to immediate supervisor. Quarantine suspected non complying product.
Quality Control Inspector
Carolina Poly - Chester, PA
May 2021 to December 2021
Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects. Monitored performance and generated reports detailing thequality of product and defect rates. Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Picker
Amazon - Charlotte, NC
August 2020 to May 2021
Picked products for specific routes and estimated weight, height and center of balance to calculate precise placements.
Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
Directed weekly product cycle counts and corrected errors in warehouse inventory system. Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
Assembler
Cat Resources - Rock Hill, SC
June 2018 to August 2020
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools. Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues. Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones. Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
Packer
Nippon Electric Glass - Chester, SC
March 2017 to June 2018
Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments. Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates. Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor. Plating Operator
TE Connectivity Corporation - Rock Hill, SC
June 2000 to October 2016
Mentored and trained newly hired employees and apprentice workers on safe plating production line operation to boost team production.
Reviewed each production phase to verify product conformance with project specifications and adjusted settings to achieve desired targets.
Kept abreast of production schedules, altering job tasks to meet deadlines and maintain quality levels. Observed gauges to guarantee machines operated properly, making adjustments or stopping machines when problems occurred.
Immersed workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times. Maintained production records.
Checked on objects during plating to verify conformance to specifications. Scraped off build-up and cleaned machinery regularly. Implemented correct playing procedures based on materials used, desired plating levels and specifications laid out in work orders.
Adhered to safety protocols, company procedures and OSHA regulations in areas of work to optimize performance, minimize downtime and protect team members. Prepared plate line equipment for operation by loading and setting up materials. Controlled temperature and speeds to achieve desired plating quality. Tested, inspected and maintained machinery for optimal performance. Managed hazardous waste, placing materials in appropriate containers for safe and secure disposal. Education
High School Diploma
Chester High School - Chester, SC
August 1992
Skills
• Specifications Conformance Blueprint Reading
Decision Making Inspection and Testing Reports
• Quality Inspection
• Calipers
• Quality Control
• Micrometer
• Assembly
• Quality Assurance
• Packaging
• Shipping & Receiving