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Work History
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Amber Sims

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple associates with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Associate

Amazon
10.2020 - Current

Adhere to company rules and regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
• Perform various functions within the yard, support site operations teams, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers, as needed, to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects and to maintain workflow for buildings
• Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.

• Operate CMVs on public roads as required while staying on predetermined routes and using approved equipment.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and DOT regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, trailer designations, violation and incident reporting requirements, break periods, etc.)
• Complete driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify managers of any maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks at appropriate times, adhere to yard safety policies, obey all applicable traffic laws, and drive in accordance with weather/road conditions.
• Work primarily outside and drive different commercial motor vehicles over the road.
• Work at nearby sites locations within the area needed to support the business
• Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment.
• Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Work as a peer trainer on an as needed basis to support the business

Process Assistant

Amazon
10.2020 - Current

• Support and work in the department as required

• Helping support daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with internal and external suppliers

• Providing policy follow-up, attendance tracking (duties do not extend to discipline)

• Tracking and reporting of ATS/labor hours

• Assisting the floor as an associate resource

• Ensuring successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance

• Participating in Operational Excellence initiatives

• Filling in as needed with production duties

• Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals

• Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized

• Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area

• Coaching associates to work safely at all times

• Participating in safety initiatives

• Referring all job injuries immediately to area manager

  • Maintained working knowledge of latest industry techniques, methods and equipment.

Forklift Operator

ABF Freight
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
  • Engaged customers with pleasant demeanor and offered to help with mail-related issues.
  • Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
  • Operated vehicles and equipment to transport packages and mail pieces.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Sylvan Hills High School
Sherwood, AR
05.2005

Skills

  • Transportation and Transfer
  • Transportation Information
  • Equipment Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Company Guidelines
  • Emotional Support
  • Safety Precautions and Measures
  • Brand Loyalty
  • Yard Management
  • Proper Staffing
  • Supplies Delivery
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Safety Protocols
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Emergency Situations
  • Daily Logs
  • Reading Comprehension
  • DOT Requirements
  • Routine Inspections
  • Customer Service
  • Work Orders
  • Dispatch Communication
  • Visitor Assistance

Timeline

Transportation Associate

Amazon
10.2020 - Current

Process Assistant

Amazon
10.2020 - Current

Forklift Operator

ABF Freight
09.2018 - 10.2020

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
12.2017 - 09.2018

Diploma - General Studies

Sylvan Hills High School
Amber Sims