Laquins Chinasa Iqonea Uwakwe
Phone number : +1-704-***-****
Laurel, Maryland United State
Email: ***************@*****.*** ·
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled Level 2 Production Operator with a comprehensive background in high-speed food manufacturing at Dreyer’s. Bilingual in English and French with a unique blend of technical production expertise and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience. Expert in the full product lifecycle, from managing "cold side" freezer-to-mould operations to advanced automated packaging. Proven ability to manage critical quality data (Overrun, Weight, Volume), maintain strict sanitation standards and lead safety initiatives CORE COMPETENCIES * Quality Systems: Volume & Weight Checks, Overrun Management, Technical Paperwork.
• Digital Proficiency: Data Entry (Production & Down Time Tracking), System Inputs.
• Advanced Machinery: CT Pack, WestRock, Econopack, Stick Machines, Freezer & Mould Tables.
• EHS & Sanitation: Safety Walks, Bell Machines, Cardboard Compressors, Hose Sanitization.
• Leadership: Peer Training (4+ hires), Bilingual Coordination, Conflict Resolution. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Laurel Production Operator (Level 2) August 2025 – Present (Previously Full Steam Staffing: February 2025 – August 2025)
* Technical Data Management: Responsible for precise documentation and system entry of Overrun, Volume, and Weight checks for bars; accurately track and input Down Time data into the company system to support process improvement.
• Sanitation & Quality Control: Maintain strict food safety standards at the mould table by controlling condensation, sanitizing hoses, and performing constant quality inspections to ensure product integrity.
• Cross-Functional Mastery: Mastered diverse lines including Freezer-to-Mould Table operations and high-precision Stick Machines; earned permanent status and Level 2 certification in record time.
• Advanced Packaging & Automation: Operate and troubleshoot CT Pack, WestRock, and Econopack systems, ensuring 100% packaging integrity and high-speed output.
• EHS & Safety Leadership: Dedicated overtime hours to the Environmental Health & Safety department. Conducted formal Safety Walks and operated industrial waste equipment (Bell Machines, Cardboard Compressors).
• Mentorship: Selected to train and onboard 4 new operators on machine safety, documentation accuracy, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Bilingual Communication: Utilize fluency in English and French to ensure clear communication of technical specs and safety goals across diverse teams. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Systems: Digital production logging, Down-time tracking software, Inventory systems.
• Equipment: Vertical Balers, Bell Machines, Automated Case Packers, Cold-Chain Systems.
• Compliance: HACCP, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA-standard safety walks. EDUCATION/ Certification:
.GCE A levels certification, NESCAS Yaoundé, Cameroon.
. Relational behavior technician (RBT CERTIFICATION)
.OSHA 30 construction
Language : English and French