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WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Summary
Hardworking Warehouse Associate commended as reliable and safety-conscious individual with 5+ years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.
Experienced in updating records, inspecting shipments and resolving discrepancies. Dedicated to efficiently problem solving.
Ability to work independently and as a team player. Always on time and prepared for work.
Skills
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Experience
01/2015 to Current
Warehouse AssociateSunbelt Rentals, Inc. － Philadelphia , PA
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Staged products between receiving, storage and shipping areas to accurately transfer items.
- Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Contributed ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
- Inventoried items with daily cycle counts and monthly audits, investigating discrepancies to keep data accurate.
- Scanned container labels to verify contents and determine target destination using RF scanners.
- Counted and stocked merchandise as specified by inventory control log.
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
- Identified defective, lost or missing merchandise and promptly reported issues to supervisor.
- Recorded unit quantities and handled or moved materials with pallet jacks and dollies.
- Unloaded freight using pallet jacks to transport heavy items to locations in warehouse.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Manually lifted materials weighing up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
- Received, stored, and shipped goods and materials.
- Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment.
- Methodically picked, packed, ticketed and labeled merchandise to prepare for shipment.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, moving cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement.
- Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
- Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Accurately recorded inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
- Stepped in to assist with special projects and promoting a desire to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities as well as problem solving.
12/2014 to Current
Deli ClerkFestival Foods － Stevens Point , WI
- Prepared orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
- Removed food items from inventory and restocked refrigerated and frozen cases to maintain product availability.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep.
- Updated displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
- Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
- Distributed new item samples to customers in order to provide opportunities for individuals to try products before purchase.
- Communicated effectively with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations.
- Verified proper operation of refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps by collecting temperature readings each hour.
- Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
- Assessed customer needs, including food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Maintained work areas in clean, neat and sanitized manner to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
- Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
- Stayed calm and professional in all situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
- Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
- Used mental math and available tools to total materials needed, costs and payment due quickly and efficiently.
- Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
- Gave exceptional customer service to all guests, including during peak business periods.
01/2005 to 12/2014
CookCross Keys Village － New Oxford , PA
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Sourced vendors and negotiated agreements to cut supply costs without affecting quality.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
- Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries, and skillfully handled special order items.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including.
- Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Instructed prep staff and waitstaff in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
- Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail foodservice revenue and productivity goals.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving, doing daily inventory to insure product availability.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): Computer Science And ProgrammingLawrenzo Walker Technical Institute － City
ArtPerkins High School － City, State
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School Attended
- Lawrenzo Walker Technical Institute
- Perkins High School
Job Titles Held:
- Warehouse Associate
- Deli Clerk
- Cook
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree) : Computer Science And Programming
Art
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