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Natalie Vargas

Arkansas City,KS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Worker

Silgan Dispensing
Winfield, KS
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Performed daily inspections of utility equipment to ensure proper operation and safety compliance.
  • Stacked empty pallets in designated areas according to safety regulations.
  • Assisted in preparing orders for shipping by packing products into containers or wrapping them onto pallets for transportation purposes.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets or shelves ready for shipment.
  • Performed cycle counts as required by management to ensure proper inventory levels were maintained at all times.
  • Identified damaged or defective items and reported them to supervisor immediately.
  • Cleaned work area after each shift in order to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with supervisors and managers regarding daily tasks that need attention.
  • Participated in physical inventories when necessary.
  • Assisted co-workers with lifting heavy objects when needed.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.

Cook

Braums Ice Cream And Dairy
Arkansas City, KS
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.

Home Daycared Owner

daycare provider
Arkansas City, KS
02.2010 - 05.2018
  • Provided first aid if necessary; kept detailed records of any incidents involving injury or illness among the children.
  • Developed and implemented daily activities for infants and toddlers, including reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and providing snacks.
  • Maintained a safe environment by monitoring the children's activities and enforcing safety rules.
  • Created schedules for nap times and meal times that met the needs of each individual child.
  • Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, medications administered and other important information.
  • Assisted in potty-training toddlers as well as teaching basic hygiene skills such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
  • Established positive relationships with families by responding promptly to inquiries or concerns about their children's care.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as cleaning toys and equipment after use in order to maintain a clean environment.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 6 months to 10.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arkansas City High School
Arkansas City, KS
05-1996

Skills

  • Supply Restocking
  • Equipment Operation
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Storage Organization
  • Barcode scanning
  • Self-Motivated and Disciplined
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Clear Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Problem-Solving

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Quote

We don’t understand life any better at forty than at twenty, but by then we realize it and admit it.
Jules Renard

Timeline

Utility Worker

Silgan Dispensing
10.2020 - 10.2023

Cook

Braums Ice Cream And Dairy
11.2019 - 10.2020

Home Daycared Owner

daycare provider
02.2010 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Arkansas City High School
Natalie Vargas