Tara Harris
Livonia,MI
Summary
Hardworking Package Handler with more than 6 years in package handling. Productive working independently and using appropriate judgment. Well-equipped at loading and unloading packages quickly and efficiently and moving products by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management abilities.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Van Driver
Drivergent Transportation Service
Fraser, MI
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school, extracurricular activities, field trips.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were met while driving the van.
- Performed pre-trip inspection of vehicle before each trip.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the van's interior and exterior.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Followed established routes and schedules to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs.
- Communicated with parents or guardians regarding delays or changes in route or schedule.
- Checked student ID cards prior to boarding the van for verification purposes.
- Assisted in preparing daily reports on mileage, time spent driving, number of passengers transported.
- Notified appropriate personnel if any mechanical issues arose during a trip.
- Monitored passenger behavior within the van to ensure safety of all riders.
- Resolved conflicts between passengers when needed.
- Adhered to traffic laws at all times while operating vehicle.
- Managed paperwork related to driver logs, accident reports, maintenance records.
- Collaborated with other drivers to coordinate pickup and drop-off locations and times.
- Responded promptly to inquiries or complaints from parents or guardians.
- Attended meetings with administration staff as requested.
- Updated knowledge on current traffic patterns and road closures regularly.
- Participated in safety training programs as required by employer.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Picked products using RF scanner to fill orders.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Reported any lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Maintained a clean work environment by removing debris from the loading dock area.
- Collaborated with team members on tasks such as sorting mail into designated bins.
- Sorted packages to appropriate slide, line or belt for final distribution.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Examined and inspected containers, materials and products to meet packing specifications.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Braced, padded and supported items in packages to prevent shifting and damages.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Production Operator and Assembler
The Big Three Automotive Corporations
11.1994 - 11.2019
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Actively participated in team projects and met critical deadlines.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures and effectively generated results.
- Loaded supplies into machines by hand or by hoist.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors, and junior on-site staff.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Home Health CNA , Private Duty Care and Hospice
Heartland Home, Mercy Home, Private Duty Etc...
01.1985 - 03.2003
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Wayne County Community College District
Taylor, MI01.1992
Associate of Arts - Word Processing Secretarial
Dorsey Business School
Southgate, MI01.1990
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High
Detroit, MI06.1987
Skills
- Standards Compliance
- Work Order Following
- Quality Assessment and Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Loading and Unloading
- Equipment Operation
- Problem Solving
- Visual Inspection
- Manual Dexterity
- Cargo Sorting
- Decision Making
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy and Precision
- Stacking and Staging
- Damage Prevention
- Bins, Carts and Containers
Certification
CDL,CNA, WP Secretarial degree, and skilled trades holder.
Timeline
School Van Driver
Drivergent Transportation Service
12.2023 - 04.2024
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
03.2022 - 07.2022
Production Operator and Assembler
The Big Three Automotive Corporations
11.1994 - 11.2019
Home Health CNA , Private Duty Care and Hospice
Heartland Home, Mercy Home, Private Duty Etc...
01.1985 - 03.2003
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Wayne County Community College District
Associate of Arts - Word Processing Secretarial
Dorsey Business School
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High
CDL,CNA, WP Secretarial degree, and skilled trades holder.
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