Kari Rankin
Salisbury
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in warehouse safety and ethical standards. Proven ability to monitor compliance and maintain secure environments, ensuring the well-being of staff and inmates.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Albermarle Correctional Institution
Albemarle, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
- Engaged in continuous learning about correctional policies and best practices for effective operations.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a secure and safe environment for staff and inmates.
- Documented incidents and daily activities accurately in reports for record-keeping purposes.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Packing Line Clerk
Gildan Yarns
Salisbury, NC
09.2020 - 11.2025
- Trained new staff on packing procedures and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using [Software].
- Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machinery usage to maintain operational standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of packed products for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product assembly and quality control.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues proactively to reduce maintenance costs and interruptions.
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Optimized workflow by regularly maintaining equipment, reducing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Assisted supervisory staff in developing improved packing techniques, leading to increased overall efficiency.
Card Operator
Gildan Yarns
Salisbury, NC
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Operated carding machinery to process fibers efficiently.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure product consistency and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Led troubleshooting initiatives during production disruptions, restoring operations swiftly.
- Conducted regular cleaning of workstations and surrounding areas, maintaining an orderly workspace conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize card production processes, resulting in increased efficiency and output.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving machine issues promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted in the training of new Card Operators, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Participated in cross-training opportunities that expanded knowledge of additional machinery and processes within the facility.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Can Hauler
Gildan Yarns
Salisbury, NC
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Load cans into tugger trailers by tilting can backwards on its edge and pushing can into place on the trailer.
- Transport the full cans of sliver to the appropriate Open-end spinning frame using the tugger.
- Unload the full cans in the storage area in between Open-end spinning frame, lining each can neatly in place.
- Loaded empty drawing cans that have been staged in between Open-end spinning frame and return them to storage area beside draw frames.
- Move at steady pace to keep job caught up throughout entire shift.
Hand Packer
Gildan Yarns
Salisbury, NC
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Conducted routine inspections of packaging materials to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packing processes for improved workflow.
- Reduced product damage rates by carefully inspecting items for defects before packing them securely in appropriate containers.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to achieve daily production goals and optimize overall performance.
- Assisted in training new hand packers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on proper techniques.
- Packed items onto pallets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington Senior High School
LexingtonSkills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Workplace cleanliness
- Decision-making
- Warehouse safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic computer skills
- Physical fitness
- Problem-solving
- First aid and CPR certified
- Radio communication
- Safety inspections
- Ethical standards of conduct
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator, Gildan Yarns - [September 2020-November 2025]
- Correctional Officer Basic Training - [January 2026-February 2026]
- Handgun Training - [January 2026-February 2026]
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Albermarle Correctional Institution
11.2025 - Current
Packing Line Clerk
Gildan Yarns
09.2020 - 11.2025
Card Operator
Gildan Yarns
08.2016 - 09.2020
Can Hauler
Gildan Yarns
10.2015 - 08.2016
Hand Packer
Gildan Yarns
05.2015 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Lexington Senior High School