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Sarah Schafer

Mendota,IL

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Scale House Operator / OPERATIONS

FS Grain
Ransom, Illinois
10.2023 - Current
  • Weighed incoming and outgoing loads accurately for operational efficiency.
  • Recorded data in scale house system for inventory management.
  • Communicated with drivers to ensure smooth loading and unloading processes.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all transactions.
  • Assisted in training new operators on scale house procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the scale house area.
  • Greeted customers, directed haulers and answered questions accurately.
  • Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Location Supervisor

JR Simplot
Princeton , IL
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented location-specific policies for the safety of staff and customers.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections of premises, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper functioning.
  • Trained new employees on job duties, store procedures, and customer service techniques.
  • Ensured products were properly stocked and displayed according to company guidelines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues related to product availability or pricing discrepancies.
  • Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the store.
  • Supervised staff by checking in regularly to offer guidance.
  • Coordinated solutions and communicated with Location Managers to direct daily operations.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Scale House Operator

Northern Partners Cooperative
Mendota, IL
08.2017 - 11.2017
  • Verified and weighed incoming shipments of raw materials.
  • Recorded incoming weights on log sheets.
  • Maintained communication with truck drivers regarding arrival times, paperwork requirements, and product availability.
  • Provided assistance in filling out necessary paperwork related to shipments.
  • Communicated with management about any issues or problems that arose during operations.
  • Gave scale tickets to customers, signed waste manifests and documented incoming waste.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of scale house by removing debris and placing trash in proper receptacles.
  • Inspected incoming loads for prohibited materials.

Hospice CNA

Passages Hospice
Rockford, IL
03.2010 - 02.2017
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

IVCC
Oglesby, IL
01.2010

High School Diploma -

Ottawa Township High School
Ottawa
06.2001

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Accounts Payable
  • Excel
  • 5 years Forklift
  • Creating BOL & Invoices
  • Customer Service
  • Taking Customer Payments
  • Documentation
  • Organization
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Team Building
  • Goal Setting
  • Operations Support
  • Material Handling
  • Shipping and Receiving

Additional Information

  • DOT Medical Card

Timeline

Scale House Operator / OPERATIONS

FS Grain
10.2023 - Current

Location Supervisor

JR Simplot
01.2018 - 09.2023

Scale House Operator

Northern Partners Cooperative
08.2017 - 11.2017

Hospice CNA

Passages Hospice
03.2010 - 02.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant -

IVCC

High School Diploma -

Ottawa Township High School

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