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Education
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Tara Kaye

Summary

Hardworking employee with experience in residential and commercial settings. Adept at following instructions, maintaining clean and tidy workspace, and working cooperatively with team members.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Coldstar

Food Service Worker
08.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
  • Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.

Item

Production Worker
09.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.

Sherwood Industries

Production Worker
08.2017 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Bent metal using a CNC machine
  • Packaged manual bags and all necessary accessories
  • Prepared wiring for units being built
  • Tested components
  • Problem solving
  • Team environment
  • Very fast paced and on demand
  • Followed instructions from managers.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Assemble various products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.

Bonnie's Maid Service

House Cleaner
01.2015 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens.
  • Provided excellent house cleaning and maid services to clients.
  • Maintained clean and orderly environment and kept cleaning equipment in excellent condition.
  • Exceeded client expectations to garner future services.
  • Sanitized apartments after move-out or prior to move-in.
  • Followed procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.

Lordco Auto Parts

Auto Parts Delivery Driver
01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from large distributor.
  • Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders.
  • Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
  • Checked parts computer for stock items and initiated special orders.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Overwaitea Food Group

Cashier
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Johnson Animal Clinic

Volunteer
01.2003 - 03.2003

Job overview

  • Cleaned animal kennels
  • Held animals during procedures
  • Custodial duties
  • Telephone duties


Education

Adult Education Center
Fort St. James, BC

2008

University Overview

Skills

  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Staff Training
  • Time Management
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Self-Motivated and Disciplined
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Order Packaging
  • Active Listening
  • Assembly and Production

Timeline

Food Service Worker
Coldstar
08.2021 - 09.2022
Production Worker
Item
09.2019 - 04.2020
Production Worker
Sherwood Industries
08.2017 - 09.2019
House Cleaner
Bonnie's Maid Service
01.2015 - 07.2017
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Lordco Auto Parts
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cashier
Overwaitea Food Group
01.2007 - 01.2008
Volunteer
Johnson Animal Clinic
01.2003 - 03.2003
Adult Education Center
Tara Kaye