Alex Paxton
Grottoes,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in retail and manufacturing environments, notably with Food Lion. Excelled in roles requiring exceptional attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols, enhancing workflow efficiency by streamlining processes. Demonstrated strong teamwork and collaboration skills, alongside proficiency in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven track record of improving production efficiency and maintaining high standards of product quality and customer service.
Keep operations organized and efficient to strengthen team performance and maximize efficiency. Bringing years of warehouse experience along with strengths in stock management and multitasking. Trained in warehouse operations procedures and experienced in supporting customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Stocker
Food Lion
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Reduced out-of-stock situations with regular monitoring of product levels on sales floor.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Streamlined restocking processes by consolidating backstock and removing damaged or expired items.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
Stocker
Food Lion
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Streamlined restocking processes by consolidating backstock and removing damaged or expired items.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different store sections as needed, supporting a cohesive stocking team environment across departments.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Produce Associate
Food Lion
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
- Collaborated with fellow associates to maintain adequate stock levels during peak shopping hours, minimizing customer wait times.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items within the produce area, ensuring they found what they needed efficiently and effectively.
Parts Assembly
A. G. Stacker
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while completing complex assembly tasks according to technical specifications accurately.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining assembly processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through strict adherence to quality control measures and guidelines during the entire assembly process.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Streamlined assembly process with proper use of tools and equipment, minimizing downtime and increasing productivity.
Machine Operator
Cirro Metal
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Ensured product consistency, closely monitoring machine outputs and making necessary adjustments.
- Enhanced safety compliance, rigorously following all OSHA guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turner Ashby High School
Bridgewater06-2018
Skills
- Willing to learn
- Positive attitude
- Shelf stocking
- Customer service
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Customer assistance
- Punctual and reliable
- Merchandise stocking
- Friendly and personable
- Product restocking
- Stock rotation
- Supply restocking
- Clear communication
- Shelving of products
- Flexible schedule
- Truck unloading
- Energetic and outgoing
- Safe lifting procedures
- Pallet jack operation
- Pallet jack handling
- Merchandise display
- Warehouse safety
- Proper stacking and storage
- Safety processes and procedures
- Warehouse operations
- Complex Problem-solving
- Merchandise rotation
- Equipment operation
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety compliance
- Stock replenishment
- Physical stamina
- Warehouse equipment operation
- Protected lifting
- Safety methods
- Workflow efficiency
- Workplace organization
- Quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Stocking and replenishing
- Motivated team player
- Dependable and reliable
- Critical thinking
- Organization and categorization
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Stocker
Food Lion
02.2023 - 02.2024
Stocker
Food Lion
08.2020 - 10.2022
Produce Associate
Food Lion
11.2019 - 08.2020
Parts Assembly
A. G. Stacker
06.2019 - 10.2019
Machine Operator
Cirro Metal
11.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Turner Ashby High School
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