Tara Johnson
Caterpillar
Selma
21
years of professional experience
Warehouse Professional experienced in inbound and outbound material flow, shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Achieved increased accuracy and productivity through effective forklift operation, scanning systems, and problem-solving. Contributed to team success by training new associates and enhancing efficient warehouse operations.
Work History
Warehouse Associate/Trainer
7 Years 10 Months- Coordinated inbound and outbound material flow to maintain accurate warehouse operations and timely part availability.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move heavy components safely across receiving, storage, and staging areas.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory audits to support accurate stock records and reduce part discrepancies.
- Picked, packed, and staged orders using work instructions and part numbers to support on-time shipment processing.
- Trained new associates on safety procedures, material handling standards, and warehouse best practices.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 32 pounds.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
Head Baker
4 Years 11 Months- Directed daily bakery production, ensuring consistent quality across breads, pastries, and decorated cakes.
- Supervised oven, mixer, and proofing equipment use to support efficient batch preparation.
- Maintained sanitation and food safety standards throughout baking, cooling, and display processes.
- Trained associates on recipe execution, portion control, and bakery case presentation.
- Decorated custom cakes and specialty items aligned with customer requests and store standards.
- Resolved daily workflow issues while balancing production priorities and customer service needs.
- Mentored junior bakers in developing their skills through hands-on training sessions and constructive feedback.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and lowering overall costs for the bakery.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
Receiving Clerk
8 Years 9 Months- Unloaded trailers safely, organized dock activity, and staged materials for putaway and production use.
- Received incoming shipments, verified bills of lading, and matched deliveries against purchase orders.
- Inspected product condition, identified discrepancies, and reported damaged or missing items promptly.
- Recorded inventory data in warehouse system, maintaining accurate receiving logs and stock updates.
- Coordinated with shipping, production, and purchasing teams to resolve delivery issues and prioritize receipts.
- Reviewed labels, counts, and lot codes to ensure compliance with food safety and traceability requirements.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Order picking
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse operations
Loading and unloading
Labeling and packing
Labeling and boxing
Warehouse safety
Warehouse environment safety
Warehouse organization
Material handling
Heavy lifting
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Warehouse safety standards
Workplace sanitation
Timeline
Warehouse Associate/Trainer
Caterpillar
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Head Baker
Walmart
02.2014 - 01.2019Read More
Receiving Clerk
Smithfield Packing
05.2005 - 02.2014Read More
Johnston Community College
High School Diploma
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