Sarah Gardner
@sarahgardner
Reliable general laborer skilled in forklift operation, packing, quality control, and customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am a hardworking general laborer with broad hands-on experience across manufacturing, packaging, forklift operation, quality inspection, and customer-facing roles.
I have performed machine operation, visual quality inspections, order picking, pallet building, and shipping/receiving tasks while maintaining safety and efficiency on the floor.
I hold forklift certification and have worked temp and direct-hire roles supporting production lines, inventory management, and customer service—consistently meeting quality and speed expectations.
I seek a long-term role where I can apply my efficiency, reliability, and teamwork to contribute to steady operational performance and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Forklift Driver
WSI
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)
Operated reach lift to pick orders and build pallets for customer shipments; maintained workspace and inspected equipment, then hired into Kenco Logistics during assignment.
Carpenter / Packer
Chase Industries
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)
Built and assembled various door styles and correctly packed finished doors for shipment to ensure damage-free delivery and on-time logistics.
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
Arvco Containers
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Moved stacks of cardboard from production lines to pallets, loaded shipping trucks, and operated production machines to produce containers and boxes.
Route Picker / Forklift Operator
Continental Linen Services
Jan 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Picked and packed route orders, assisted with inventory control and loading/unloading trucks; earned forklift certification in February 2023.
Machine Operator / Quality Inspector
Bunting Bearings
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)
Performed visual inspections and measurement checks to ensure parts met specifications, operated production machines, and handled machine loading/unloading.
Assisted customers at self-checkouts and POS, answered calls, prepared and served fresh food, and maintained cleanliness of food preparation areas.
Customer Service Advocate
Consumers Energy
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 (4 months)
Handled inbound calls to schedule and place service orders, set up service plans, and troubleshoot customer appliance issues in a remote call-center role.
Processed online order fulfillments, managed guest transactions at points of contact, and assisted with in-store pickups and customer service.
Plant Propagator
OnStaff USA
Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (11 months)
Maintained high-quality standards in a sterile environment, inspected plants for defects and prepared final products for shipping.
Worked in a team environment to assemble and serve customer orders, maintained cleanliness and food safety standards, and provided customer service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Certificate in Illustration (incomplete), Illustration
Completed coursework toward a Certificate in Illustration but did not finish the program; studied illustrative techniques and general education requirements.
Comstock High School
General Education Diploma, General Education
Earned a General Education Diploma in 2017.
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