Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Immediately
Desired Job Title
Quality Control TechnicianPit OperatorWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: MURRAY, KY
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
Jamie Gaddis
MURRAY
Work Preference
Summary
Focused individual with well-developed skills, in a position at a new organization.
Experienced line lead with a demonstrated ability to oversee and optimize production processes. Skilled in coordinating team efforts, monitoring workflow, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Proactive problem solver with a focus on efficiency and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality line lead operator
Mohawk Home
Rome, GA
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Supervised daily operations on production line to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Coordinated team activities to meet production goals and deadlines consistently.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Followed daily production schedules for organized and on-time deliveries.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth operations and encourage teamwork.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Quality Control Technician
Mohawk Home
Rome, GA
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Conducted in-process inspections to ensure product integrity.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Pit Operator
Mohawk Home
Rome, GA
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Operated machinery to process carpet and mat products efficiently.
- Monitored production lines to ensure quality and consistency of output.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and basic repairs.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Education
Cherokee County High School
Canton, GASkills
- Production supervision
- Quality assurance
- Equipment operation
- Process optimization
Certification
- At Mohawk Home was a First Responder for the past 4 years
Accomplishments
Received high five awards three times for quality,production and safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality line lead operator
Mohawk Home
01.2019 - 01.2026
Quality Control Technician
Mohawk Home
01.2019 - 01.2026
Pit Operator
Mohawk Home
01.2019 - 01.2026
Cherokee County High School