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Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Antonio Rico

Columbus,OH

Summary

Expert order selector with background in warehouse operations and efficient order fulfillment. Achieved significant efficiency improvements by mentoring staff and optimizing order fulfillment processes. 1 of 12 Safety leaders overseeing 700 coworkers. Familiarity with safety protocols, inventory management systems, and advanced picking strategies. Strengths include quick decision-making, physical endurance, accuracy, and teamwork. Contributed to overall operational efficiency by maintaining smooth workflow and reducing errors in previous roles within the 15 years I was with Kroger.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Order Selector

Kroger, Fred Meyer Distribution Center
Delaware, Ohio
08.2009 - 09.2024

I've worked for Kroger as a receiving loader, unloader, receiver, shipping employee, and trainer for several years and have become a part of everything.

  • Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
  • Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
  • Provided assistance with stocking duties when necessary during peak periods.
  • Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
  • Followed established procedures regarding hazardous materials handling and packaging requirements.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
  • Recorded item numbers and quantities picked on pick sheets or computer terminals.
  • Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
  • Assisted other personnel in the loading and unloading process if needed.
  • Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
  • Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
  • Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Weighed merchandise as required ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Performed regular cycle counts of inventory in designated areas.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Prepared documents related to shipment such as bills of lading and invoices accurately.
  • Monitored expiration dates when selecting items for order fulfillment purposes.
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
  • Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
  • Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Utilized RF scanner guns to retrieve items from storage locations throughout the facility.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
  • Reported any discrepancies with order fulfillment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
  • Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Education

GED -

Dixon High School
Dixon, CA
08-1997

Skills

  • Merchandise restock
  • RF scanning devices
  • Team collaboration
  • Warehouse navigation
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Barcode scanning
  • Pallet arrangement
  • Task prioritization
  • Workload priorities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Product identification
  • Pallet wrapping
  • Heavy lifting
  • Packing and wrapping
  • Efficient packing
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Shipping oversight
  • Workplace safety
  • Stock replenishment
  • Pick lists
  • Production line operations
  • Product location
  • Boxing and labeling
  • Work order processing
  • Loading and unloading
  • Picking accuracy
  • Order fulfillment
  • Manual handling
  • Receipt and inspection
  • Route logs
  • Order picking and processing
  • Quality control
  • Goal oriented
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Mentoring and training
  • Product picking
  • Forklift operation
  • Product sorting

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Certification

  • FORKLIFT [OVER ALL]
  • SITDOWN FORKLIFT
  • STANDUP FORKLIFT
  • PALLET JACK

Affiliations

  • RECREATIONAL SOCCER PLAYER
  • Newly Grandad

Timeline

Order Selector

Kroger, Fred Meyer Distribution Center
08.2009 - 09.2024
  • FORKLIFT [OVER ALL]
  • SITDOWN FORKLIFT
  • STANDUP FORKLIFT
  • PALLET JACK

GED -

Dixon High School
Antonio Rico