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Carmela Bates

Memphis,TN

Summary

To obtain a Warehouse Team Leader or Laborer position within a growing company that will allow me to utilize my skills and knowledge within the industry. Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

FedEx
05.2019 - Current
  • Provides safe and efficient operation of equipment Handling returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication Assists in the buildup/breakdown of pallets containing heavyweight freight

Ambassador

Amazon
10.2019 - 02.2024
  • Train onboarding new employees. Essentially, they

prepare new associates for success.


  • Adapted teaching approaches based on feedback from peers and supervisors enabling continuous growth as an educator.
  • Reduced errors in shipments by maintaining clear communication with team members and cross-referencing order information.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management and implementing organizational systems.
  • Assisted in optimizing storage space utilization through strategic placement of goods and effective use of shelving units.
  • Organized supplementary workshops to reinforce learning objectives, enabling trainees'' success in their respective roles.
  • Maximized training impact by tailoring content to suit diverse learning styles and preferences of attendees.

Team Leader

BCI Drake Division
05.2013 - 02.2018
  • Managed team of 20 staff member ensuring there was an even amount of coverage at each shift
  • Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment at all times
  • Processed inventory, pack out displays according to specific plan instructions
  • Processed customer orders as well as provide great customer service
  • Responsible for ensuring production assembly cell is actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedules
  • Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Production Supervisor
  • Work closely with support staff such as Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.

Team leader/ Shipping

BCI Drake Division
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifest, invoice, or orders to verify accuracy
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes
  • Prepare documents, such as work bills of landing, or shipping orders, to route materials
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.

Team Leader

Technicolor
09.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed a team of bilingual staff members for four different assembly lines
  • Trained other staff member to picker and pack orders safely
  • Facilitated monthly safety meetings ensuring all up to date information is provided.

Education

GED -

Carver H.S.
05.1985

Skills

  • General Engineering: Conveyor
  • General Engineering: Industrial/Manufacturing
  • General: Production Assembly
  • Inventory
  • Messages and Contact: Customer Service Oriented
  • Email Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
  • Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
  • Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
  • Material Handling
  • Positive Attitude
  • Order Picking
  • Loading and unloading

Timeline

Ambassador

Amazon
10.2019 - 02.2024

Material Handler

FedEx
05.2019 - Current

Team leader/ Shipping

BCI Drake Division
05.2017 - 09.2017

Team Leader

BCI Drake Division
05.2013 - 02.2018

Team Leader

Technicolor
09.2008 - 01.2012

GED -

Carver H.S.
Carmela Bates