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Benjamin McEwen

Fountain Valley,California

Summary

Reliable grocery store clerk who can deliver excellent customer service and keep the working area clean and organized. Assists team with inventory control and makes sure that products are properly stocked. Experienced in working with various Stater Bros. Markets/ Whole Foods within Orange and Los Angeles County.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Team Member

Whole Foods Market Inc
Newport Beach, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with other team members regarding customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Restocked shelves throughout the day as needed.
  • Ensured displays were attractive, neat and organized at all times.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the produce section.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of product selection by providing suggestions to customers.
  • Rotated older products to ensure freshness.

Produce Buyer

Whole Foods Market Inc
Newport Beach, CA
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Negotiated terms of payment with vendors in order to maximize profitability for the company.
  • Developed strategies for ordering, stocking, pricing and displaying produce items.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers regarding availability, pricing changes or other issues affecting production.
  • Monitored supplier performance and customer feedback to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Scheduled deliveries from vendors according to store needs while minimizing spoilage rates.
  • Maintained records of all purchases made as well as inventory levels of all products.
  • Assessed the quality of products purchased from vendors prior to delivery.
  • Inspected shipments upon arrival at distribution centers or stores in order to verify accuracy.

Produce Team Member

Whole Foods Market Inc
Newport Beach, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
  • Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
  • Checked prices and located products for customers.
  • Replenished display cases as necessary throughout the day.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
  • Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
  • Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of department while adhering to health code regulations.
  • Assisted other departments within the store when needed.
  • Weighed, labeled, priced, and packaged produce items for sale.
  • Stayed up-to-date on new products offered in the department.
  • Built displays and arranged department products to create attractive presentations, highlighting featured and seasonal items.
  • Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.

Produce Clerk / Assistant Produce Manager

Stater Bros. Markets
Anaheim, CA
10.2007 - 12.2021
  • Detail oriented, organized, and maintains cleanliness in assigned areas
  • Experience with various tasks and department areas (bagger, checker, dairy clerk, night crew clerk, and produce clerk)
  • Assist customers and answer questions regarding produce and other products
  • Receive, open, unpack and stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new product
  • Ensure goods are properly and orderly stocked
  • Report any discrepancies for order purchases
  • Set up advertising signs and displays of product on shelves, counters, or tables, to attract customers and promote sales
  • Stamp, attach, and/or change price tags on product
  • Inventory product and prepare orders
  • Provides support to various stores in need of assistance with various tasks.

Education

West Jordan High School

Skills

  • Spoilage Prevention
  • Produce Trimming
  • Salesmanship
  • Stock Rotation
  • Customer Service
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Temperature Logging
  • Display Setup
  • Quality Control
  • Stock Replenishment
  • Quality Inspections
  • Task Delegation
  • Unloading Packages
  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Product Stocking and Storage

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Produce Team Member

Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2023 - Current

Produce Buyer

Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2022 - 10.2023

Produce Team Member

Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2022 - 06.2022

Produce Clerk / Assistant Produce Manager

Stater Bros. Markets
10.2007 - 12.2021

West Jordan High School

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