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Taylor Carter

Kansas City

Summary

Experienced leadership professional prepared to guide teams effectively. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability with changing needs. Proficient in project management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Reliable and flexible, fostering cohesive and productive team environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead /Crew Trainer

International Paper
06.2023 - Current
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.

Order picker

Outdoor Custom Sportswear
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Accurately pick and prepare orders for shipment. Using RF scanners and other inventory systems.
  • Shipping - prepare, pack and label items for shipment. Ensuring compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
  • Conduct routine cycle counts and inventory checks to maintain stock accuracy and reducing inventory discrepancies.

Pull Pack Driver

International Paper
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Stage orders from corrugator
  • Load orders on machines
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.

Order Picker

W.W. Grainger Industrial Supply
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Fulfill orders in timely manner
  • Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
  • Demonstrated versatility within the warehouse workforce by cross-training in multiple roles beyond order picking responsibilities.

Warehouse Associate

Harley Davidson
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Managed daily shipping schedules efficiently by allocating resources according to workload demands.
  • Verified orders from shipping and receiving documentation to complete accurate transfers.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Break Pack Associate

Staples Fulfillment Center
07.2016 - 11.2017
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Increased productivity by quickly locating and picking items using a handheld scanner for barcode verification.
  • Picked and packed order items.

Order Selector /Quality Control

Watts Water Technologies /
05.2013 - 06.2016
  • Fixed damaged products
  • Ensured proper inventory management through consistent communication with supervisors and warehouse team members.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.

Education

Mass Communication/Broadcast Media

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
11.2024

High School Diploma - General Studies

Imagine Renaissance Academy
Kansas City, MO
05.2012

Skills

  • Team building & leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Machinery Experience
  • Organizational Skills
  • Fork lift / Clamp Truck Experience
  • RF Scanners
  • Corrugator Experience

Certification

  • MHE Equipment
  • Cherry Pickers
  • Reach Trucks
  • Clamp Trucks
  • RF Scanner
  • Some computer skills

Timeline

Team Lead /Crew Trainer

International Paper
06.2023 - Current

Order picker

Outdoor Custom Sportswear
05.2021 - 05.2023

Pull Pack Driver

International Paper
03.2020 - 03.2021

Order Picker

W.W. Grainger Industrial Supply
06.2018 - 11.2019

Warehouse Associate

Harley Davidson
12.2017 - 05.2018

Break Pack Associate

Staples Fulfillment Center
07.2016 - 11.2017

Order Selector /Quality Control

Watts Water Technologies /
05.2013 - 06.2016

High School Diploma - General Studies

Imagine Renaissance Academy

Mass Communication/Broadcast Media

Northwest Missouri State University
Taylor Carter