Cory Chouinard
Staples
Summary
Results-driven Quality Lab Technician with Brunswick, skilled in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance lab efficiency and reduce waste. Proficient in data interpretation and meticulous record-keeping, I excel in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance across product lines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lab Technician
Brunswick
New York Mills, MN
06.2017 - Current
- Conducted routine quality inspections on products to ensure compliance with specifications
- Collaborated with team members to identify potential areas for process improvement
- Supported data entry and record-keeping activities within the quality lab
- Contributed to the successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in improved lab efficiency and reduced waste generation.
- Developed custom test methods for unique product formulations, ensuring consistent performance evaluation across all product lines.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in quality audits, identifying areas of concern, and implementing corrective actions.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Russ Davis Wholesale
Wadena, MN
02.2009 - 06.2017
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport goods within warehouse environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through systematic tracking and reporting.
- Trained new staff on safe forklift operation and warehouse protocols.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Education
Associate in Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Central Lakes College
Staples, MN08.2009
Skills
- Sample preparation
- Meticulous Record-keeping
- Data interpretation
- Audit inspections
- Test result analysis
- Quality control
- Process inspections
- Quality focus
- Equipment calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Gage calibrations
- Sample examination
- Improvement facilitation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Attentive and observant
Training
Several courses with fastenal training on torques and fastener applications.
Green belt training courses.
Timeline
Quality Lab Technician
Brunswick
06.2017 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Russ Davis Wholesale
02.2009 - 06.2017
Associate in Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Central Lakes College