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TRISTAN SMITH

Mount Pleasant, Texas • 903-***-**** • **********@*****.*** QUALITY INSPECTOR QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN MACHINE OPERATOR PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN CONSTRUCTION & ROADWORK WAREHOUSE RECEIVING & MATERIAL HANDLING PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable operations and labor professional with experience in quality inspection, quality control, machine operation, production, warehouse operations, receiving, material handling, forklift operation, painting, roadwork, sanitation, and customer service. Skilled in checking product consistency, identifying defects, handling materials safely, supporting job-site crews, and following workplace safety procedures. Seeking full-time opportunities paying $20/hour or higher. CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Quality Inspection & Defect Reporting • Quality Control Procedures • Product Consistency Checks • Machine & Production Equipment Operation • Receiving & Shipment Handling • Material Handling • Forklift & Powered Equipment • Warehouse Operations • Inventory Staging • Painting & Surface Preparation • Roadwork Crew Support • Job-Site Cleanup • Equipment Checks • Troubleshooting Support • Preventative Maintenance Support • Food Safety & Sanitation • Industrial Cleaning • Safety Compliance • Heavy Lifting • Teamwork & Reliability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Inspector / Quality Control Technician — Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, TX Apr 2026 — Sep 2026

• Inspected products and production output for visible defects and consistency with quality requirements.

• Recorded inspection findings, reported irregularities or nonconforming products, and communicated concerns to production staff or supervisors.

• Supported routine quality checks while following production, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. Painter — Lowe’s Distribution

2016 — 2017

• Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and masking areas as needed before painting.

• Applied paint or coatings with appropriate tools, aiming for even coverage and a neat finish.

• Maintained tools and supplies, kept work areas orderly, and followed workplace safety procedures. Roadwork Crewman — Drake Companies

2017 — 2019

• Assisted roadwork crews with site preparation, material movement, loading and unloading, and general project support.

• Helped set up and maintain work zones, moved tools and supplies, and supported job-site cleanup.

• Followed crew instructions and safety requirements while performing outdoor physical labor. Machine Operator / Production Technician — Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, TX Apr 8, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026

• Operated production machinery and equipment to maintain efficient product flow and meet daily production goals.

• Monitored machine performance, adjusted settings, and completed routine checks to support consistent output and product quality.

• Assisted with troubleshooting, equipment adjustments, and preventative maintenance; followed sanitation and workplace safety procedures.

Belt Machine Operator — Sweet Shop USA, Mount Pleasant, TX Mar 2024 — Apr 2025

• Operated belt-driven production machinery while maintaining product flow and daily production targets.

• Monitored machine performance, inspected products for defects, and adjusted settings to support quality and consistency.

• Cleaned and sanitized equipment, reported mechanical issues, and followed food-production safety guidelines. Receiving & Material Handling — Various Construction & Warehouse Sites Dates not specified

• Received deliveries and assisted with unloading, checking, moving, and staging materials and supplies at construction and warehouse sites.

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• Helped verify item counts and visible condition, organize materials in designated storage areas, and keep receiving and work areas orderly.

• Moved, loaded, and distributed materials using safe lifting practices and available material-handling equipment; followed site safety procedures.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — CONTINUED

General Labor / Construction Support — Various Construction Jobs Aug 2014 — Dec 2016

• Performed general labor, material movement, loading and unloading, job-site cleanup, and construction support.

• Handled tools, materials, and equipment while following job-site safety procedures and supervisor instructions.

• Supported crews with setup, teardown, lifting, staging, and keeping work areas organized. Production Associate / Machine Operator — Pilgrim’s Pride, Mount Pleasant, TX Mar 2019 — May 2020

• Operated production equipment, monitored product quality, and reported equipment issues.

• Supported equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance and completed industrial cleaning and sanitation.

• Followed food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator — Amazon, Dallas, TX Apr 2017 — Jan 2019

• Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment safely in a distribution environment.

• Loaded, unloaded, moved, staged, and organized freight; assisted with outbound shipments and inventory counts. Cashier / Retail Associate — Customer-Facing Retail Experience Additional experience

• Handled cash and card transactions, supported customers with purchases and returns, and maintained accurate checkout procedures.

• Stocked merchandise, organized displays, supported inventory activities, and kept sales areas clean. EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED — Mount Pleasant High School, Mount Pleasant, TX 2023 CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Forklift Certification • OSHA Safety Training • Sanitation Certification • Industrial Equipment Experience TARGET ROLES

Quality Inspector • Quality Control Technician • Painter • Roadwork Crewman • Machine Operator • Production Technician • Manufacturing Technician • Maintenance Support • Forklift Operator • Warehouse Associate • Receiving Clerk • Material Handler

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