Whitney Kelley
Pulaski
Summary
Results-driven Quality/Sorting Associate at Graphic Packaging, adept at optimizing sorting processes and enhancing workflow efficiency. Skilled in labeling and tagging with automated systems, while ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations. Successfully trained new team members, fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity and product quality.
Experienced with sorting operations, ensuring meticulous handling of materials for smooth processes. Utilizes problem-solving skills to enhance workflow efficiency. Knowledge of teamwork and flexibility in fast-paced settings.
Quick learner and team player, can get along with team members and experience in conflict management to de escalate issues instead of continuing problematic discussions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality/Sorting Associate
Graphic Packaging
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Sorted and organized packaging materials to ensure efficient workflow
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sorting processes, and reduce delays.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies to management for resolution.
- Help to make decisions on what constitutes a good, acceptable product. Defined what was sellable based on aesthetics vs. functional.
- Trained new associates on sorting procedures and safety protocols.
Packaging Associate
Frito Lay
07.2025 - Current
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient and consistent production flow.
- Monitored product quality, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted in training new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Qualified on inspections (Line 2)
- Worked and provided relief on Line 3 for inspections.
- Currently training for Line 4 wire cut.
Cashier and Cook
D & S Market
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently operating cash register
- Maintained clean and organized checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking shelves and monitoring product usage, etc
- General cooking responsibilities and duties
Pharmacy Technician
HIllside Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2015
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to manage inventory and maintain medication supplies, ordering, billing, and shipping in new inventories
- Developed the schedule for the Pharmacy staff across 3 shifts 7 days
Education
High School Diploma -
Giles County High School
Pulaski, TN06-2007
Skills
- Labeling and tagging utilizing the automated, computer system mainly excel and word
- Safety regulations adherence
- Efficient sorting - understanding how speed, work staging, and work motions were important to getting the most efficient way to sort
- Proficient in seal testing, code dates, and general GMP
Timeline
Packaging Associate
Frito Lay
07.2025 - Current
Quality/Sorting Associate
Graphic Packaging
02.2021 - 04.2025
Cashier and Cook
D & S Market
01.2020 - 09.2020
Pharmacy Technician
HIllside Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Giles County High School