Zariah Smith
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Adept at driving production line efficiency and ensuring quality assurance, I excelled at McKee Foods by implementing innovative packaging techniques, significantly reducing waste. My flexibility and dedication to continuous improvement, coupled with my expertise in machinery operation and strong problem-solving skills, consistently enhanced operational excellence and inventory accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Technician
McKee Foods
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics set forth by management, showcasing a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Increased accuracy by carefully monitoring inventory levels and updating records accordingly.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing new techniques and equipment in daily operations.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas into daily operations when applicable.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing the utilization of packaging materials.
Assistant Manager
Windsor
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics set forth by management, showcasing a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Increased accuracy by carefully monitoring inventory levels and updating records accordingly.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing new techniques and equipment in daily operations.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas into daily operations when applicable.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing the utilization of packaging materials.
Cashier
Taco Bell
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Education
Collegedale Academy
Collegedale, TN05.2022
Skills
- Product inspection
- Machinery operation
- Machine maintenance
- Production line efficiency
- Packaging design
- Warehouse safety
- Supply restocking
- Assembly line experience
- Shipping and receiving
- Deadline oriented
- Hand packing
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Packaging Technician
McKee Foods
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Windsor
05.2021 - 05.2023
Cashier
Taco Bell
04.2021 - 08.2022
Collegedale Academy
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