Megan Adams
Milford
Summary
Dedicated professional with a versatile background in cultivation and packaging operations. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while implementing safety protocols and optimizing workflows. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and achieving high standards of performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fertigation Lead
Verano
Readington, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Cultivated a proactive approach to responsibilities, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.
- Thrived in dynamic, high-pressure environments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively within team settings.
- Demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire new skills and adjust to evolving environments.
- Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration.
- Collaborated effectively within a team environment to deliver support and guidance.
- Cultivated strong relationships through respectful interactions and readiness to assist colleagues.
- Supported operational efficiency and productivity through teamwork and communication.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in training new technicians on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Utilized inventory management systems to maintain adequate supplies for operations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Completed average repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Optimized growing performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
- Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Cultivation Specialist
Verano
Readington, NJ
10.2025 - Current
- Utilized innovative cultivation strategies to boost plant growth and achieve high-quality yields.
- Conducted regular assessments of environmental conditions and modified parameters to support optimal plant health and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed crop conditions through routine inspections, addressing pest and disease challenges to maintain agricultural productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily cultivation tasks, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Maintained high cleanliness and safety standards to ensure compliance with sanitation protocols during cultivation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent care for plants across various growth stages.
- Facilitated continuous communication among staff members to enhance collaboration and teamwork.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective cultivation techniques and monitoring environmental factors.
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Packaging Specialist
Verano
Readington, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Inspected packaging for quality assurance, maintaining high standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices for packaging operations and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of packaging materials to prevent shortages.
- Assisted in compliance with regulatory requirements related to packaging specifications.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to labeling, shipping, and storage of packaged goods.
- Operated scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages most suited for product dimensions.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding product priority
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded items from production line.
- Sorted and stacked finished items.
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
- Loaded pallets.
- Labeled containers, container tags and products.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on specified forms.
Package Handler
FedEx
Barrington, NJ
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated high-speed package sorting systems to ensure efficient workflow.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with care and precision.
- Conducted regular quality checks to maintain packaging integrity and compliance.
- Implemented best practices for safe lifting and material handling techniques.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Boosted team performance with consistent punctuality, maintaining a strong attendance record throughout employment tenure.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of packages through efficient processing methods.
- Facilitated team-oriented environment, sharing handling techniques that minimized effort and reduced injury risk.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in package scanning to ensure proper tracking, leading to fewer lost packages.
- Supported peak season demands by volunteering for extra shifts, ensuring no delays in package processing.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Order Processor
Tundrafmp
Lumberton, NJ
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Processed and verified customer orders using ERP systems to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment.
- Collaborated with shipping department to coordinate delivery schedules and optimize order dispatching.
- Monitored inventory levels, generating replenishment requests to maintain stock availability for order processing.
- Trained new team members on order processing protocols and system navigation for increased efficiency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment.
- Input order information into system and updated customer accounts to document and track customer orders.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy while entering orders into the system, ensuring proper billing and shipping information.
- Examined orders to confirm accuracy, completeness and adherence to customer requirements.
- Processed customer orders in line with established policies and procedures.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, leading to increased productivity within the order processing department.
- Handled high-volume periods with ease, maintaining consistent performance under pressure.
- Expedited urgent orders upon request, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining overall workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with inventory management teams to ensure adequate product availability for fulfilling orders.
- Received and followed pick sheets to gather merchandise for customer orders.
- Streamlined order processing by implementing efficient workflows and reducing processing time.
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and other equipment regularly.
- Accurately located and recorded all necessary shipping and product information for international orders adhering to US customs laws
- Accurately packed and assessed product information adhering to Next Day Air guidelines
- Fostered positive customer relationships, responding swiftly to inquiries and resolving issues related to orders.
- Reduced order turnaround time, implementing more efficient data entry techniques.
- Reduced processing errors, conducting thorough checks of order details against inventory levels.
- worked independently and in pairs to pick, process and ship large orders worth over $1.5M in product
- Packaged customer orders accurately to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitored packaging supplies and coordinated reorders to prevent shortages.
- Prepared special shipments requiring additional care or handling according to specific instructions provided by customers or supervisors.
- Met or exceeded daily quota targets through focused time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives by inspecting incoming products for defects or damage prior to packing them for shipment.
- Adapted to fluctuating workload demands, adjusting priorities as needed to meet overall team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated reliability and commitment by consistently arriving punctually for shifts and maintaining excellent attendance record throughout tenure as an Order Packer.
- Maximized space utilization within packages while maintaining product safety during transport using effective packing strategies and materials selection.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- participated in routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Farm Hand
Flora Lea Farm
Medford, NJ
06.2003 - 01.2017
- Monitored livestock health and managed feeding schedules for optimal well-being.
- Conducted regular inspections of farm facilities to maintain safety standards and compliance.
- Maintained farm infrastructure such as fences, gates, and storage facilities through regular inspection and repair work.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery, resulting in a safe work environment for all farmhands.
- Completed essential daily tasks such as feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, and checking water supplies to maintain optimal living conditions for livestock.
- Maintained animal welfare through proper feeding, sheltering, and medical care for livestock on the farm.
- Conducted basic veterinary care for livestock when necessary under supervision of veterinarian or experienced farmer hand leads.
- Monitored weather patterns closely to adjust farming practices accordingly, mitigating potential negative impacts on crops and livestock from adverse conditions.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes and pumps.
- Participated in local events and activities to promote farm and build relationships with community.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Highschool
MedfordSkills
- Plant cultivation expertise
- Post-harvest handling
- Harvesting methods
- Farm equipment operation
- Water management
- Active Listening
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Labeling expertise
- Packing speed
- Warehouse safety
- Efficient time management
- Product packaging
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Skilled typist
- Above average reading and comprehension skills
Timeline
Cultivation Specialist
Verano
10.2025 - Current
Fertigation Lead
Verano
11.2024 - Current
Packaging Specialist
Verano
04.2024 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2020 - 09.2021
Order Processor
Tundrafmp
02.2014 - 03.2020
Farm Hand
Flora Lea Farm
06.2003 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Highschool