Andy Fox204 Edgar Ln. Canton, NC 28716 | 828-276-6273 | andyjoefox@yahoo.com

Professional Summery_______________________________________________

Tester with background in automation and extensive experience working with clients and implementing standard quality assurance processes. Attentive and safety conscious inspector comfortable with working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment. Emphasis on adherence to conformance specifications and increased efficiency and productivity. Highly flexible and capable Tester and Inspector with nine years experience in quality inspection, defect tracking and test planning, reporting and data creation.

Skills______________________________________________________________

In-depth OSHA knowledge Material handling expert Assembly line production Production procedures Exceptional organizational skills Microsoft applications skills Extremely quick learner Proficient in WMS and Adicom systems

Work History______________________________________________________

Inspector/Packer, Machine OperatorAssociated Packaging Technologies- Waynesville, NC 03/2002 to 10/2008Product quality inspector, Thermo-Forming Machine Operator

ClerkSingle Stop - Canton, NC 10/2008 to 02/2009Convenience store clerk

Heavy Equipment Operator, Head MechanicBig “M” Grading - Clyde, NC 04/2009 to 11/2011 Repaired, maintained, and operated Heavy earthmoving equipment

MerchandiserKellogg’s- Haywood County, NC 12/2011 to 12/2012Stocked inventory for Kellogg’s/Keebler in all major grocery stores in Haywood County.

Inspector/Packer (Temp)Spherion Staffing- Asheville, NC 12/2012 to 12/2013 Product quality inspection at Sonoco Plastics

Inspector/Packer, Safety Captain, Conveyor OperatorSonoco Plastics - Waynesville, NC 12/2013 to 09/2015Program and Operate Conveyor automation systems.Monitor product standards and quality control programs.Prepare and maintain production reports.Verify correct pack-out of finished goods.Ensure that all health and safety guidelines are followed.

Laboratory TechnicianJacob – Holm Industries – Candler, NC 09/2015 to CurrentPerform quality testing of disposable wipes

Tensile strength testingThickness and Basis weight testingAbsorption / Moisture testingMicrobiological sample preparation / testing

Processing / database of Metal detection reportsChemical testing of water used in hydroentanglement processProcessing/releasing of fiber material to be used in production processMaintain archive samples of produced material

Education__________________________________________________________

GED- Haywood Community College, Clyde NC

Accomplishments___________________________________________________

Established and maintains computer and network systems for Advanced Transmissions Inc. Established protocols for new conveyor belt system, Established 5s plan for warehouse staging area, trained others on operation of new automation system,

and trained maintenance technicians on servicing new system. Lead monthly Safety audits to monitor employee compliance with company policies and safety

regulations. Meet with peers for twice – monthly creativity and conflict resolution exercises

Gained necessary experience that promoted character and skill growthlearned to quickly assess the proper tools to resolve situations

Certifications ______________________________________________________________

Energy Isolation (Lockout / Tag-out) certified

Forklift certified

References available upon request.