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Shantel Hooks

Douglasville

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Associate with a strong background in elevating product quality and operational efficiency through expert root cause analysis, quality audits, and compliance enforcement. Proven track record at Material In Motion and Nefab in driving team performance and improving processes across Inbound and Outbound logistics. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and team leadership, with a confident and proactive approach to solving complex challenges. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance standards, including shipment verification, packaging inspection, documentation accuracy, and trailer/load safety compliance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Nefab Packaging
04.2025 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with internal and customer quality standards across Inbound and Outbound departments.
  • Verified shipment and receiving accuracy, including correct quantity, part numbers, shipping/receiving locations, and pallet specifications.
  • Inspected packaging integrity, documentation accuracy (picker-signed paperwork), and trailer/loading conditions to prevent damage during transit.
  • Monitored and enforced proper loading techniques and overall trailer readiness to meet quality and safety requirements.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of packaging materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real-time.
  • Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, enhancing overall product reliability.
  • Trained new inspectors on quality control protocols and inspection techniques.

Quality Assurance Lead

Material In Motion
09.2024 - 12.2024

• Team Leadership:Led a quality assurance team of three operators, specifically assigned to quality

assurance stations on the production line.

• Team Rotation and Development:Developed and implemented a rotation schedule to ensure team

members gained diverse experience and opportunities for skill development.

• Daily Meetings:Facilitated daily team meetings to discuss non-conformances identified on the line,

foster knowledge sharing, and collaboratively address potential defects or operator errors.

• Performance Monitoring:Monitored quality assurance scores and tracked performance metrics to

ensure operators maintained passing scores and kept their quality certifications up to date.

Quality Technician

Material In Motion
10.2023 - 08.2024

Root Cause Analysis:Investigated and performed root cause analysis of quality issues to identify and

address underlying problems.

• Documentation and Reporting:Created non-conformance reports and internal quality notifications to

document deviations and ensure effective resolution.

• Defect Identification and Improvement:Specialized in identifying defects, meticulously documenting

findings, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

• Training and Certification:Conducted training for Quality Assurance certifications, ensuring that

operators at QA stations were well-prepared and knowledgeable before beginning their roles.

Quality Auditor

Material in Motion
10.2022 - 09.2023

As a Quality Auditor at Material in Motion, my responsibilities included:

• Production Line Audits:Performing detailed audits on production lines to ensure compliance with

established work instructions and procedures.

• Work Instruction Adherence:Monitoring and verifying that operators adhered strictly to work

instructions at their respective assembly stations.

• PPE Compliance:Ensuring that operators were properly equipped with the required Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) at designated stations.

• Material Inspections:Conducting inspections of materials to assess quality and compliance with

specifications.

• Documentation:Accurately documenting inspection findings and audit results to maintain

comprehensive records.

Assembly Line Worker

Material in Motion
08.2020 - 09.2022

As an Assembler at Material in Motion, I was involved in the manufacturing and disassembly of computing

hardware products. My key responsibilities included:

• Manufacturing and Disassembly:Assembled and disassembled computing hardware products with

precision and efficiency.

• 7S Program Participation:Actively engaged in the 7S program to maintain organized and efficient work

environments.

• Electronic Assembly Operations:Performed basic, standardized, and repetitive electronic assembly

operations, including the labeling of components, assemblies, and subassemblies.

• Tool Utilization:Utilized various hand tools, such as drills and screwdrivers, to complete assembly tasks.

• Documentation Adherence:Read and interpreted manufacturing assembly, packaging, and quality

documentation to ensure compliance with standards.

• Attention to Detail:Demonstrated strong attention to detail by following verbal and written instructions,

including drawings, schematics, and work instructions, in performing highly repetitive tasks.

Inventory Control

DHL Supply Chain
04.2020 - 08.2020

• Cycle Counting:Performed regular cycle counts of apparel to ensure physical inventory matched the

quantities recorded in the system.

• Discrepancy Resolution:Identified and reported any discrepancies between physical counts and system

records to the team for timely resolution.

Freight Handler

Walmart Supply Chain
09.2019 - 03.2020

At Walmart Distribution Center, I served in various roles, including Freight Handler, Stocker, Order Picker,

and Packer.

Freight Handler:I was responsible for unloading trucks carrying general merchandise and distributing the

freight to the appropriate departments.

Stocker:In this role, I received and unpacked deliveries, inspected items for damage, entered them into

inventory, and stocked the shelves accordingly.


Order Picker:I gained valuable experience in the Order Picking department, where I collected and

organized items based on customer orders and placed them into a sorting system for subsequent

consolidation and packing.


Packer:As a Packer in the consolidation department, I prepared and packed customer products for

shipment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and product safety throughout the process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shantel
Langston Hughes High School
05.2019

Skills

    E-Commerce

    Packaging

    Warehouse Experience

    Shipping & Receiving

    Assembly

    Order Picking

    Quality Audits

    Quality Assurance

    Auditing

    Quality inspection

    Root cause analysis

    Data entry

    Leadership

    Six Sigma

    5S

    Inventory control

    Crystal Reports

    Microsoft Excel

Certification

Six Sigma Champion Certified

References

Quality engineering supervisor -

Lashunda person

(470-381-7380)


Assistant production manager -

Carlie “Ty” Wilson

(954-319-6982)


Quality engineering supervisor -

Jacqueline Thompson

(770-875-0670)


Quality engineering manager -

Farhan shahbuddin

(404-903-9751)

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Nefab Packaging
04.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Lead

Material In Motion
09.2024 - 12.2024

Quality Technician

Material In Motion
10.2023 - 08.2024

Quality Auditor

Material in Motion
10.2022 - 09.2023

Assembly Line Worker

Material in Motion
08.2020 - 09.2022

Inventory Control

DHL Supply Chain
04.2020 - 08.2020

Freight Handler

Walmart Supply Chain
09.2019 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Shantel
Shantel Hooks