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Brian Rathnow

Woodridge,Illinois

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Work History

Inventory Management

Sears
Schaumburg, USA
  • Receive, inspect, store, and issue parts and accessories from stockroom or warehouse to fill shelves, racks, or customer orders
  • Maintain accurate records of parts in stock, on order, and replaced; place and follow up on purchase orders with suppliers
  • Assist customers in identifying the correct parts, provide product information, and recommending related repair items
  • Document all parts transactions, reconcile inventory counts, and investigate discrepancies
  • Process customer orders, compare delivered parts with invoices, and return incorrect or damaged items to suppliers
  • Keep the parts storage area clean, organized, and accessible for efficient retrieval
  • Work with the service department to anticipate future parts needs based on scheduled maintenance and repair work
  • Perform data entry, filing, and other paperwork as needed
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems
  • Familiarity with computerized inventory systems is an advantage
  • Good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and technicians
  • Physical ability to lift and handle parts and equipment

Receiving Associate

Home Depot
Woodridge, USA
  • Received, unloaded, and processed incoming shipments while ensuring accurate inventory counts and product placement.
  • Organized merchandise in designated storage areas to maintain an efficient and safe warehouse environment.
  • Inspected incoming and returned products for damage and processed returns according to company procedures.
  • Prepared shipping and receiving documentation and coordinated inbound and outbound deliveries.
  • Processed vendor returns and prepared merchandise for shipment in compliance with company standards.
  • Removed recalled products from inventory and prepared them for return following established procedures.
  • Safely handled and disposed of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and responded to spills in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained a clean, organized work area while following OSHA and company safety policies.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks, to safely move, load, unload, and stage materials throughout the warehouse.

Education

High School Diploma -

Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg, IL
06-1988

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems
  • Familiarity with computerized inventory systems is an advantage
  • Good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and technicians
  • Physical ability to lift and handle parts and equipment
  • Parts management
  • Shipping logistics
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Customer service
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Product inspection
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Report preparation

Related Experience

  • Sears, Schaumburg, IL, Inventory Management, Receive, inspect, store, and issue parts and accessories from stockroom or warehouse to fill shelves, racks, or customer orders, Maintain accurate records of parts in stock, on order, and replaced; place and follow up on purchase orders with suppliers, Assist customers in identifying the correct parts, provide product information, and recommending related repair items, Document all parts transactions, reconcile inventory counts, and investigate discrepancies, Process customer orders, compare delivered parts with invoices, and return incorrect or damaged items to suppliers, Keep the parts storage area clean, organized, and accessible for efficient retrieval, Work with the service department to anticipate future parts needs based on scheduled maintenance and repair work, Perform data entry, filing, and other paperwork as needed
  • Home Depot, Woodridge, IL, Receiving Associate, Received, unloaded, and processed incoming shipments while ensuring accurate inventory counts and product placement, Organized merchandise in designated storage areas to maintain an efficient and safe warehouse environment, Inspected incoming and returned products for damage and processed returns according to company procedures, Prepared shipping and receiving documentation and coordinated inbound and outbound deliveries, Processed vendor returns and prepared merchandise for shipment in compliance with company standards, Removed recalled products from inventory and prepared them for return following established procedures, Safely handled and disposed of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and responded to spills in accordance with safety regulations, Maintained a clean, organized work area while following OSHA and company safety policies, Operated powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks, to safely move, load, unload, and stage materials throughout the warehouse

Timeline

Receiving Associate

Home Depot

Inventory Management

Sears

High School Diploma -

Schaumburg High School
Brian Rathnow