Samantha Gaff
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Hardworking Warehouse Worker, Machine Operator, and Grocery Stocker with extensive experience in material handling, equipment operation, and inventory management. Proven success in streamlining workflows, ensuring order accuracy, and maintaining organized workspaces. Bringing strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to contribute effectively to team goals and enhance production efficiency. Committed and hardworking, with strong background monitoring, operating and controlling equipment. Highly skilled at using trade equipment as well as monitoring operations by reading charts, meters and gauges. Expert at identifying, analyzing, and troubleshooting technical problems to resolve quickly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Highline
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2024 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate and timely dispatch of orders.
- Strengthened team collaboration, working closely with peers to tackle large projects and tight deadlines.
- Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy, double-checking each order against its picking list.
Machine Operator
Web Industries
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspection and adjustment of machine settings.
- Streamlined assembly line operations, resulting in smoother workflow.
Grocery Stocker
Walmart
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Maintained strong product knowledge to better assist customers with their shopping needs and provide accurate information regarding items.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
Education
GED -
Anthis Career Center
Fort Wayne, IN06.2016
Skills
- Packaging and Labeling
- Picking and Packing
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Clear Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Material Handling
- Assembly and production
- Quality Control
- Customer service understanding
- Complaint Handling
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Conflict Mediation
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Highline
02.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Web Industries
03.2020 - 01.2024
Grocery Stocker
Walmart
01.2019 - 02.2020
GED -
Anthis Career Center