Karla R. Torres
About Karla R. Torres
Karla R. Torres is a Process Assistant in Sort Operations at Amazon Logistics in Queens County, New York, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in engineering and finance, she manages a team of 40 associates and oversees the sorting of 16,000 outbound packages per shift.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Karla R. Torres has been employed at Amazon Logistics since 2020, serving as a Process Assistant in Sort Operations in Queens County, New York. In this role, she manages the sort operation, handling a typical volume of 16,000 outbound packages per 8+ hour shift. She collaborates with various organizational areas to achieve planned goals in sort operations. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Yard Marshall for three months in 2020 and as a Sort Associate from 2019 to 2020 for nine months, both in Queens, New York. In her current role, she leads a team of 40 associates, focusing on mentoring and motivation during shifts.
Education and Expertise
Karla R. Torres holds a Master's degree in Finanzas from UNITEC Venezuela. She also earned a degree in Ingeniería Industrial from Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica 'Antonio José de Sucre', where she studied from 2000 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in finance and industrial engineering, which supports her roles in operations and management.
Background
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Karla R. Torres gained diverse experience in various industries. She worked as an Agent at New York Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. Her earlier career includes roles at Ford Motor Company, where she served as a Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineer from 2010 to 2014 and as a Facilities and Tooling Finance Analyst from 2014 to 2015 in Valencia, Venezuela. Additionally, she worked as a Buyer at Linde Gas from 2008 to 2010.
Leadership in Sort Operations
In her current role as Process Assistant in Sort Operations at Amazon Logistics, Karla R. Torres leads a team of 40 associates. She emphasizes mentoring and motivation, ensuring that her team operates efficiently during their shifts. Her leadership skills are essential in managing the high volume of packages and maintaining productivity in the sort operations.