Tarris Brown
Fairfield
Summary
Creative Inkjet Operator with exceptional design, planning and presentation skills. Expert in print content development and project management. Tech-savvy with exceptional editing and print skills.
Attentive professional skilled in using technical tools and systems to set up and produce print materials. Accomplished at leveraging productivity to meet and exceed target worklists. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine / Printer Operator
BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
Fairfield
03.2019 - 06.2024
- May be required to work in other areas of production. May be required to go to customer(s) to troubleshoot equipment and/or finished cans.
- Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
- Responsible for completing all related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements as outlined in the BRC standard.
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
- Assists in make-ready in accordance with the Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, tooling, and anilox rollers are used. Completes press make changeovers in an efficient manner.
- Assist press operator in completing all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual and functional checks. Completes all press-side quality checks.
- Monitors consistent quality during the production run. Critical quality checks which includes: copy, color, and registration, and ink adhesion.
- Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
- Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
- Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP,or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
- Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed by the EC, EFP/EM. Understand practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
- Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and nonhazardous materials and wastes.
Pharmaceutical Technical Associate
Janssen
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Equipment preparation and operations for applying outside membrane coating to pharmaceutical tablets.
- Quality in-process testing, sampling and troubleshooting.
- Following cGMPs, SOPs, MBRs perform accurate and efficient documentation and reconciliation practices.
- Regularly scheduled cleaning and sterilization of equipment and processing room.
Material Operations (Logistics Specialist) Quarantine
Genentech
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Scheduling, planning and receiving deliveries of raw materials and components to support the manufacturing department.
- Staging material and performing quality routine inspections of raw materials and batch reports.
- Performing aseptic sampling activities of raw materials (e.g. liquids, powders, etc.) within compliance of company, state and federal regulations.
EHS Specialist (Hazardous Waste Certified)
Mylan Specialities
Napa
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Record and organize environmental data, regulatory reports and permits according to local, state and federal agencies standards.
- Conducts routine checks on accumulations, handling and storage of hazardous material, as well as the organizing the logistics of the waste streams to their proper disposal facility (i.e. hazardous waste, used oils and grease, metals etc.).
- Input, update and maintain records and permits on Excel spreadsheets and automated file tracking system.
- Generate Power Point presentations to conduct monthly safety training (i.e. ladder safety, electrical awareness, lockout/tag out, and safe lifting techniques, P.P.E., ergonomics) and environmental awareness.
- Conducted monthly audits throughout the facility from manufacturing areas, labs, to maintenance shops.
- Experienced with Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, and staying in compliance with EPA, DOT, FDA, Cal OSHA, state/federal laws and regulations.
- Decommission of an entire facility. From managing the accumulation all waste streams from generation to proper disposal sites.
MFG Machine Operator Technician
Mylan Specialities
Napa
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Experienced with automated systems to conduct formulation of bulk sterile pharmaceutical products up to 4000L.
- Media/buffer preparations, sterilization of equipment/ machines and equipment parts/components by utilizing the CIP/SIP processes for Blow Fill Seal sterile machines, stainless steel tanks and transfer/distribution lines etc.
- In process quality inspection to ensure the integrity of product as well as the machines are with specifications and parameters.
- Monitoring and maintaining class 100,000 aseptic suite through weekly and monthly and quarterly scheduled sanitization.
- Filter integrity testing, conductivity testing.
- Product sampling for pH and osmolality testing.
- Performed viable/non-viable monitoring of air and surfaces sampling within cleanrooms.
- Full understanding of cGMPs /SOPs and the importance of documentation to stay in compliance with the industries standards and regulations.
- Experienced in weighing and dispensing raw material components for formulation as well as knowledge of change over for the next product to be formulated.
- Internal Auditing Team Member - Supported QA/QC with investigations of incidents or deviations of documentation and manufacturing practices and guidelines.
- Assisted with implementation of CAPA to minimize the impact of production.
Building Services Lead
Dey Laboratory Pharmaceuticals
Napa
05.2007 - 03.2010
- Assist the Manager/Supervisor with daily operations regarding objectives or daily tasks and also assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Manager/ Supervisor.
- Monitors and evaluates the completion of daily task based on the company standards of performance and the quality of work. Also assist with establishing a more effective way to improve the performance and quality of work.
- Sound knowledge of understanding of Dey Pharma CGMP's, SOP's, LT's, EHS QA procedures.
- Monitors the usage of the department equipment and products and help generate new ways of cutting cost.
- Assures all necessary documentation regarding daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly are properly reviewed, signed and filed.
- Provides the necessary training documentation to employees to stay in compliance with company standard procedures and policies as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Trained to assist with lot changes, room clearance, cleaning and packaging rooms.
Building Services
Dey Laboratory Pharmaceuticals
Napa
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Trash disposal, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing and waxing the facilities floors.
- Maintenance: Minor projects around the facilities, forklift operator.
Building Services
Dey Laboratory Pharmaceuticals
Napa
11.2004 - 05.2005
- Trash disposal, vacuuming, dusting.
Assembly Line
Barret Services
Napa
12.2004 - 02.2005
- Assemble boating electrical cords, sockets, and plugs.
Yard Services
Barret Services
Napa
06.2002 - 11.2004
- Remilling machine operator, forklift operator, utilized a cutting torch, grinder, loading and unloading railcars.
Safety Attendant
TIMEC
Vallejo
08.1999 - 04.2002
- At several refineries throughout the Bay area. Valero in Benicia, Chevron in Martinez, and Phillips 66 in Rodeo.
- Duties: Fire watch, hole watch, bottle watch and catalyst support.
Equip. Rm. Asst. Mgr
Napa Valley College
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Order athletic equipment, uniforms etc.
- Stock/repair vending and soda machine, and also complete minor maintenance projects throughout the campus, along with other miscellaneous tasks.
Collection agent, customer service rep
Chase Receivables
Napa
10.1997 - 01.1998
- Answering heavy phone calls, researching claims, data entry, and knowledge of customer rights in regards to collection and its practices.
Education
High School -
Northeastern High School
01.1997
Associate -
Napa Valley College
Napa, CASkills
- CGMP
- Cell Culture
- GMP
- Equipment operation
- Standard operating procedures
- Quality assurance
- Print production
- Material handling
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Environmental compliance
- Data documentation
- Process optimization
- Time management
- Print finishing techniques
- Quality control abilities
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Machine / Printer Operator
BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
03.2019 - 06.2024
Pharmaceutical Technical Associate
Janssen
09.2015 - 02.2018
Material Operations (Logistics Specialist) Quarantine
Genentech
08.2014 - 08.2015
EHS Specialist (Hazardous Waste Certified)
Mylan Specialities
02.2013 - 11.2013
MFG Machine Operator Technician
Mylan Specialities
03.2010 - 02.2013
Building Services Lead
Dey Laboratory Pharmaceuticals
05.2007 - 03.2010
Building Services
Dey Laboratory Pharmaceuticals
05.2005 - 02.2007
Assembly Line
Barret Services
12.2004 - 02.2005
Building Services
Dey Laboratory Pharmaceuticals
11.2004 - 05.2005
Yard Services
Barret Services
06.2002 - 11.2004
Safety Attendant
TIMEC
08.1999 - 04.2002
Collection agent, customer service rep
Chase Receivables
10.1997 - 01.1998
Equip. Rm. Asst. Mgr
Napa Valley College
09.1997 - 06.1999
High School -
Northeastern High School
Associate -
Napa Valley College