Tara Massey
Marshville
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Inspector with a proven track record at Darnel, enhancing product quality through meticulous inspections and defect identification. Skilled in visual inspection and critical thinking, I successfully reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively. Committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
Managed pallet jack operations for efficient movement of raw product pallets to storage areas across the warehouse.
Coordinated forklift activities to ensure timely transfer of boxed products from production floor to scanning station.
Oversaw scanning process for accurate inventory documentation of pallet locations and counts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Forklift Operator
Darnel
Monroe, NC
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine safety checks to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through systematic tracking of materials moved.
Quality Control Inspector
Darnel
Monroe, NC
05.2021 - 12.2025
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
Scanner/Package Handler
Amazon
Charlotte, NC
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced scanning efficiency by implementing an optimized workflow, reducing processing time.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient transfer of scanned documents for further processing or archiving purposes.
- Managed sensitive documents with confidentiality and discretion, adhering to company policies and regulations.
- Contributed to increased departmental efficiency by consistently meeting or exceeding established scanning quotas.
- Archived documents to locate quickly by strictly following storage methods.
Pallet Jack Operator
Pilgrim Pride
Marshville, NC
01.2012 - 08.2021
- Operated electric pallet jack to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize inventory organization and workflow processes.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating pallet jacks for transporting materials and organizing inventory.
- Transported products with electric pallet jack to prepare for shipping.
- Verified label displays for accuracy of box content.
- Prepared boxes of Products and stacked pallets.
- Displayed excellent time management skills through punctual completion of assigned duties while maintaining precision in handling materials with the pallet jack.
- Contributed to a well-organized warehouse environment through the effective use of pallet jacks in relocating stock items.
- Promoted a safe working environment by conducting regular safety checks on all pallet jack equipment before operation.
- Delivered products to correct dock area and shrink-wrapped palletized orders.
Warehouse Packer
Pligrims Pride
Marshville, NC
07.2009 - 08.2021
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Verified items packaged and address on boxes matched customer order invoices to avoid shipping errors.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.
- Increased order accuracy by meticulously following picking lists and double-checking packed items.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with products and packaging materials for delivery to and from facility.
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Placed, tagged, and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Maintained quality standards by performing thorough final inspections of packed shipments before loading onto trucks.
- Successfully met daily packing quotas while remaining focused on quality control measures throughout each shift.
Meat Packer
Pilgrim Pride
Marshville, NC
07.2009 - 08.2020
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
- Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation by diligently cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces throughout each shift.
- Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
- Streamlined packaging process with meticulous attention to detail in weighing, labeling, and sealing packages.
- Supported team members in their tasks when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized efficient operations.
- Ensured meat quality by properly storing and rotating products according to established guidelines.
- Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations during all aspects of meat handling, cutting, and packaging processes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement process improvements that led to increased output without compromising quality.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols during the use of knives, saws, and other equipment.
- Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
Scanner
Pilgrim Pride
Marshville, NC
05.2009 - 08.2020
- Gathered, sorted and scanned documents to enter into computer system.
- Collaborated with team members to establish best practices for the scanning process, increasing overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on scanner usage, contributing to a skilled workforce.
- Ensured timely completion of scanning projects by prioritizing tasks and following strict deadlines.
- Minimized errors through careful attention to detail during the document preparation process prior to scanning.
- Maintained high accuracy levels with thorough quality checks on scanned documents.
- Provided access to records for digital and non-digital storage and retrieval.
- Kept up-to-date with industry developments in scanning technology, recommending appropriate upgrades when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Piedmont
Monroe, NCSkills
- Quality control
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Materials testing
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Forklift/sit down
- Pallet Jack/ Stand-up
- Microsoft experience
- Scanner doc
- Production/ Warehouse
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Forklift Operator
Darnel
11.2025 - 12.2025
Scanner/Package Handler
Amazon
08.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Darnel
05.2021 - 12.2025
Pallet Jack Operator
Pilgrim Pride
01.2012 - 08.2021
Warehouse Packer
Pligrims Pride
07.2009 - 08.2021
Meat Packer
Pilgrim Pride
07.2009 - 08.2020
Scanner
Pilgrim Pride
05.2009 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
South Piedmont