Kathleen Rieger
Rome,GA
Summary
Skilled production worker offering 3+ years in manufacturing environments. Detail oriented and focused on safety, working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc. Trucking
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed regular inspections to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and expenses for proper reporting.
- Met deadlines, following all DOT regulations, maintaining safety, and providing excellent customer service.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to strict schedules with focus and attention to detail.
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Shaw
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and accurately.
- Ensured safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Expedited order processing by efficiently staging completed orders for shipment using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
- Helped maintain clean warehouse facilities by regularly disposing of waste materials and keeping aisles free from debris.
- Optimized storage space usage by properly organizing pallets based on size, weight, and product type.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements within day-to-day operations.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper forklift operation, promoting a culture of skill development within the warehouse team.
- Enhanced operational flow by effectively utilizing RF scanning technology.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or safety standards.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered forklift safely and competently in congested and confined areas using driving skills and slow movements.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, and battery life, and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight on labels.
- Inspected and cleaned out trailers, maximizing use of space to fit more pallets while preventing damage and saving time.
Manufacturing Associate
Qualified Staffing Agency
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained attention to detail, inspecting product before getting shipped out.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster safe working environment.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and adhering to strict quality control protocols.
- Exceeded daily production targets.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
- Operated pallet jacks to move product.
- Cleaned and organized workspaces to promote efficiency.
- Recorded and tracked daily production data for management reporting.
- Ensured workplace safety by following all company guidelines, participating in regular safety audits, and promptly addressing hazards as they arose.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering positive team environment that facilitated open communication and collaboration on projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from conveyor belts to support continuous production.
- Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to fellow associates.
- Demonstrated versatility adaptability taking different roles responsibilities assigned including machine operator, quality inspector, or material handler.
- Supported implementation of new procedures or systems within facility, adapting quickly to changes while maintaining high-quality output levels consistently.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Midnight Stocker
Walmart
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Expedited unloading of delivery trucks with pallet jacks, quickly moving incoming inventory to appropriate staging areas for further processing.
- Enhanced store organization by accurately sorting and stocking merchandise during overnight shifts.
- Improved store appearance straightening merchandise on shelves.
- Achieved faster restocking with team members during high-volume periods.
- Streamlined restocking process, utilizing equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks for efficient movement of inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying workload demands, efficiently prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Minimized backroom clutter by properly disposing of empty boxes, and other materials, after stocking was completed.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, completing assigned tasks within allocated timeframes.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
Education
Certificate - Sterile Tech/health Care Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12.2020
Skills
- Safe Driving Practice
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable, punctual, and reliable
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptable learner
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Communication
- Identifying Flaws
Timeline
CDL OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc. Trucking
12.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Shaw
04.2021 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Associate
Qualified Staffing Agency
12.2020 - 04.2021
Midnight Stocker
Walmart
04.2020 - 12.2020
Certificate - Sterile Tech/health Care Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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