Sara Starks
Fort Madison
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Associate with proven ability to optimize workflows and ensure safety compliance. Experienced in assembly and quality control, dedicated to maintaining high standards and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Associate
Partners Personnel
Fort Madison, IA
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Operated and maintained production machinery to ensure efficient workflow.
- Monitored quality control processes to uphold product standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production schedules and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in training new employees on the lines
Production Associate
Partners Personnel
Fort Madison, IA
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Assisted in training new employees on the lines
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Production Associate
Partners Personnel
Fort Madison, IA
05.2023 - 05.2026
- Assisted in training new employees on the lines
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall productivity and efficiency.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Dishwasher
Fort Madison Community School District
Fort Madison, IA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and kitchenware for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes during service hours.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment in compliance with health regulations.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
Front End Cashier
Walmart
Keokuk, IA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at point-of-sale terminals.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty retention.
- Monitored cash drawer accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and reporting issues promptly.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships with patrons.
- Approached every question or concern with calm and level-headed approach.
- Organized items on shelves to help customers locate products easily and quickly.
- Completed daily tasks quickly without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
- Provided each customer with detailed receipts for proof of purchase and to avoid discrepancies.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets, and debris.
- Performed price checks for fellow cashiers, ensuring accurate pricing on merchandise for customers'' convenience.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Worked extended hours during holidays or peak seasons to provide additional support for increased customer traffic.
- Checked ID for age-restricted items to prevent sales of alcohol or tobacco products to ineligible customers.
- Conducted price checks for customers to expedite checkout process.
- Managed cash drawer with accuracy, ensuring all transactions were accounted for at end of day.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, restoring customer confidence.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Dishwasher
Casa Jalisco
Fort Madison, IA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
Diswasher
La Casa Salsa
Fort Madison, IA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in kitchen operations.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or Pans items used often by kitchen staff.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
Recycling Sorter
Great River Regional Waste Authority
Fort Madison, IA
02.2009 - 09.2009
- Sorted recyclables efficiently to ensure proper material separation and processing.
- Operated conveyor systems, ensuring smooth flow of materials through sorting process.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while performing fast-paced manual sorting tasks, ensuring maximum efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Collected and sorted recyclable construction materials such as concrete, drywall and plastic into appropriate containers.
- Identified contamination in recyclable materials, reducing processing disruptions.
Production Associate
Eas West Staffing
Fort Madison, IA
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Was back in cells doing displays and rotated after half an hour to different stations
- and putting cardboard boxes interests in between the product.
- breaking down boxes after the bttlesleaves the boxes.
- putting products on the displays
Production Associate
Lance( Vista)
West Burlington, IA
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Inspected product after it came off the line
- Packing cookies in plastic containers then sending them to the one put in the wrapper
- putting them in boxes after putting them in the wraper
Recycling Sorter
Great River Waste Authority
Fort Madison, IA
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Conducted quality checks on sorted materials to maintain recycling standards.
- Collaborated with team to optimize sorting workflows and improve efficiency.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.
- Sorted recyclables efficiently to ensure proper material separation and processing.
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Identified contamination in recyclable materials, reducing processing disruptions.
- Adapted quickly to changing industry standards and material classifications, demonstrating a high level of flexibility and adaptability in the recycling sorting role.
- Reduced contamination rates by meticulously inspecting recyclable materials for quality assurance.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability efforts, ensuring proper disposal of non-recyclable waste materials.
- Improved recycling sorting efficiency by implementing advanced waste separation techniques.
Production
Walmart Warehouse (Temps)
Burlington, IA
02.2005 - 06.2005
- Sorting wet and dry boxes on Tables
- Then puuting them by sizes
- Puting them on another table or putting on pallets
Janitor
Maharshi University of Fairfield
Fairfield, IA
06.2004 - 07.2004
- cleaning women's dorms
- Cleaning the stair ways walls with magic easer,
- Moping bathroom floors
- Cleaning bathroom mirrors
- Cleaning bathroom toilets
- Vacuum Floors
- Cleaning Women's Showers
- Cleaning Bathroom Sinks
Prodction
A & D Staffing
Monmouth, IL
06.2004 - 07.2004
- Packing cereal boxes into boxes
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington, IASkills
- Assembly and production
- Assembly line experience
- Manufacturing
- Materials handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Product assembly
- Manufacturing processes
- Heavy lifting
- Product packing
- Assembly procedures
- Product packaging
- Assembly protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Packing and shipping
- Teamwork and communication
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and coordination
- Following instructions
- Good communication
- Pallet jacks
- Production line work
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
NCRC Completed 09/2009
Timeline
Production Associate
Partners Personnel
10.2023 - 05.2026
Production Associate
Partners Personnel
10.2023 - 05.2026
Dishwasher
Fort Madison Community School District
08.2023 - 10.2023
Production Associate
Partners Personnel
05.2023 - 05.2026
Front End Cashier
Walmart
09.2022 - 05.2023
Dishwasher
Casa Jalisco
05.2022 - 09.2022
Diswasher
La Casa Salsa
08.2019 - 03.2020
Recycling Sorter
Great River Regional Waste Authority
02.2009 - 09.2009
Production Associate
Eas West Staffing
09.2008 - 01.2009
Recycling Sorter
Great River Waste Authority
10.2007 - 06.2008
Production Associate
Lance( Vista)
06.2006 - 09.2008
Production
Walmart Warehouse (Temps)
02.2005 - 06.2005
Janitor
Maharshi University of Fairfield
06.2004 - 07.2004
Prodction
A & D Staffing
06.2004 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School