Amber Warr
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Dorman Products, excelling in shipping and packaging operations. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective team management and quality control. Skilled in warehouse management and customer service, consistently achieving timely order fulfillment while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Sales Associate
Kohl's
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries for a positive shopping experience during peak season
- Maintained store organization and cleanliness to enhance visual merchandising standards.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Assembly Line Worker
Philips
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated assembly line machinery for efficient product assembly.
- Inspected components for quality and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
- Assembled components accurately according to blueprints or work instructions
- Maintained a high level of attention-to-detail while working at a fast pace
Waste Management Operator 1
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated sanitation equipment for efficient waste collection and disposal.
- Maintained a safe environment by following OSHA rules and regulations.
- Removed trash and waste from work areas to designated collection points.
- Utilized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
- Drove garbage-collection trucks and operated vehicle mechanisms to lift and dump trash receptacles.
- Assisted in training new staff on sanitation techniques and equipment operation protocols.
General Laborer
Abacus Staffing
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Strenuous movement lifting materials up to 50 pounds.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor tasks consistently.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Maintained a positive attitude and strong work ethic while working in various weather conditions
Packaging Lead
Dorman Products, Inc
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed the packaging of products in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors and improve customer satisfaction
- Trained team members on proper packaging techniques and equipment usage.
- Operated various packaging equipment such as tape machines, shrink wrap machines, and pallet jacks
- Trained new employees on proper packaging techniques, safety procedures, and equipment operation
- Assisted in loading/unloading trucks by forklift when needed, ensuring proper handling of packaged items
Shipping Lead
Dorman Products
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervised shipping operations to ensure timely dispatch of products.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when loading, unloading freight from trucks, trailers.
- Trained new employees on warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, packing and shipping items.
- Maintained accurate tracking records for all shipments, including order numbers, weights, costs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with FedEx, UPS and DHL personnel.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to optimize order fulfillment processes and minimize turnaround time for shipments
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
Warehouse Order Picker
Powertrain Industries
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Picked and packed customer orders accurately for timely shipment.
- Utilized handheld scanners to track inventory and order status effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Followed safety procedures while working in the warehouse environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2009
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Order Picking
- Cycle counting inventory management
- Pallet Jack
- Sit-down Forklift
- Load & Unload
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Team management
- Barcode scanning for logistics
- Picking and Packing operations supervision
- Shipping and Receiving operations supervision
- OSHA Requirements
Certification
• BLAST Certification, 01/01/18, Present
• Driver's License
• Fire Safety Certification, 06/01/25, 06/30/27
• Commercial Driver's License Permit, 02/01/25, 02/28/26
• Forklift Certification, 06/01/22, 06/30/23
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Driver's License
• Fire Safety Certification, 06/01/25, 06/30/27
• Commercial Driver's License Permit, 02/01/25, 02/28/26
• Forklift Certification, 06/01/22, 06/30/23
• OSHA Safety Certification
Timeline
Seasonal Sales Associate
Kohl's
10.2025 - 01.2026
Assembly Line Worker
Philips
07.2025 - 12.2025
Waste Management Operator 1
City of Virginia Beach
10.2024 - 06.2025
General Laborer
Abacus Staffing
07.2024 - 10.2024
Packaging Lead
Dorman Products, Inc
09.2022 - 03.2023
Shipping Lead
Dorman Products
03.2020 - 09.2022
Warehouse Order Picker
Powertrain Industries
07.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School