Assurance Inspector Chemical Operator

Alpha Kamara

SUMMARY:

Experienced Warehouse Specialist/Material Handler with extensive working experience in performing operations for the production in a good manufacturing practices (cGMP) environment. Solid background with several years working with Fortune 500 companies in operations of compounding and chemical processing in support of Consumer Goods Manufacturer. Certified Quality Assurance inspector/operator experienced partnering with senior management to achieve business objectives. Extensive experience in sourcing and procuring materials required for assembly line production; preparing documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials; recording shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes. Proficient in performing daily cycle counts for audits and inventory; Online ordering on the SAP program for out of stock items; Tracking inventory using ERP/SAP system.

SKILLS:

Certified Quality Assurance Inspector/Operator

GMP, OSHA, MSDS, GLP, FDA

Pallet Jack, Scales, Strapping Machine, Stretch Wrapper, Drum Mover, Drum Tipper, Skids

Hydraulic Guillotine and Granulator

Blenders and Sifters

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP

EXPERIENCE:

CMIC

Operator December 2020 - Present

Follow all GMP Procedures

Mix Chemicals (Powders) for pharmaceuticals

Operate ovens and match materials against batch records

Weigh and mill materials prior to blending

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics April 2018 to July 2020

Operator 1

Sustained 5’s in all rooms

Followed production Schedule

Troubleshot equipment as needed

Tasks and machine stations rotation within the team members

Performed hourly inspection of product attributes and pulling samples as required

Daily shift change meeting to pass equipment performance, follow up and safety

Possessed BTRs and various documentation form entries, review, verification in real time and accurately

Industrial Paint

Chemical Operator June 2017-December 2017

Pre Weighed Material

Matched all materials against Batch Records

Granulated materials

Mixed chemicals

Performed testing – colour check and viscosity check

Lubrizol, Wilmington, MA June 2013 - August 2016

Chemical Mix Operator I/Material Handler

General Housekeeping

Read and followed written procedures and wore PPE as required

Weighed and mixed raw materials to manufacture cakes of polyurethane

Poured batches

Off loaded ovens

Loaded hotbox as scheduled

Cleaned liners, trays, ovens, racks, and floors as scheduled or directed

Moved materials as necessary in performance of duties

Operated forklift, electric pallet jack, scales, strapping machine, stretch wrapper, drum mover, drum tipper, and skids

Obtained and maintained valid fork truck license

Detected and reported improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor

Maintained work area and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition

Material receipt and verification

Planned and coordinated c-GMP material supply throughout the company

Followed established company rules and regulations, safety precautions and maintain quality standards

Recorded information onto logs and work orders with high level of accuracy

Utilized SAP for tracking inventory and data entry; provided support and training for existing and new employees

Performed size reduction of polyurethane slabs using hydraulic guillotine and granulator

Packaged finished granules and pellets as instructed

Cleaned off guillotines, granulators, blenders, and sifters as instructed or as necessary

Calculated and added quantity of anti-blocking agent to in process and final blends of material as instructed

Detected and reported improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor

Maintained work area and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition

Took inventory and ordered as needed, updated ERP system (SAP), scheduled product sterilization and storage

General Church Maintenance, Brownsville, New York January 2009 – January 2013

Part-time Maintenance

Provided basic support as needed to church staff in all areas of building maintenance and general upkeep

Ohm Laboratories, Inc., North Brunswick, NJ January 2006 – January 2008

Senior Chemical Operator

Monitored processing of solid dose OTC, RX products

Ensured that batch records are accurately completed, and that department follows all FDA, DEA, OSHA and company regulations

Participated in sessions on SOP’s, cGMP’s related to Manufacturing and safety

Trained entry level personnel in proper solid dose granulation. Cross-trained entry level personnel in fluid bed dryers, Fitz Mills, Portable 5 cu ft. Blenders, compactors, sifters and 10,20, 30 and 40 cubic foot twin shell blenders

Optimized product-to-product and batch-to-batch changeover and reduced cleaning time

Perform newly developed and rationed process operations related to the manufacture of chemical and pharmaceutical products

Weighed, mixed, and formulated drugs and chemicals in accordance with current GMP guidelines

Maintained proper housekeeping of the work area and uphold a safe operating environment

Imclone systems Inc., Somerville, NJ January 2005 -January 2006

Warehouse Technician

Inventory Control for receiving and shipping department supplies

Performed data entry in SAP system

Ensured that all area operations, such as weighing, dispersal, material documentation, and scale maintenance equipment are performed in accordance with all cGMP’s, OSHA, and company regulations

Online ordering on the SAP program for out of stock items

Worked closely with production planning and scheduling to ensure materials are weighed in a fashion that meets production schedules

Ensured that all storage, holding areas, and materials are properly identified and maintained

Ensured FIFO inventory usage, Worked with human and animal blood and blood products

Central sterilization processing (disassembled, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and stored procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to regulatory requirements)

Maintained accurate sterilization records, reported repairs, and monitored records

Checked in and stocked shelves with incoming product

L’Oréal USA, Piscataway, NJ, January 1990 – January 2004

Process Technician

Interpreted and implemented written procedures for batch formulas

Trained new employees in all phases of daily operations

Inspected finished packaged goods to ensure compliance to quality standards

Identified deficiencies and errors and apply corrective action to batch records

Formulated raw materials

Mixed and blended materials using Ph system and heating/cooling controls

Installed new equipment to meet OSHA and Company regulations

Calibrated equipment to meet OSHA and company regulations

Used MSDS for handling Hazardous materials

Troubleshot mechanical problems

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma

Lake Highland HS, Dallas, TX 1988

Certified Quality Assurance Inspector/Operator

Certified Forklift Operator

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