Byron Krauss
Summary
I am goal oriented and like to be proactive in planning and achieving goals. In doing so I believe in getting a team involved and motivating the members of said team to excel and push themselves to be the best that they can be. I am very organized and dependable and enjoy learning new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
J G Williams Construction
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
Cold Store Operative
Dalziel Meats
Chorley, England
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Working in a chiller and freezer
- Picked orders and got them ready for collection
- Unloaded deliveries and stocked up the warehouse.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
Warehouse Operative
Baxi Manufacturing
Chorley, England
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Fulfilled assigned duties following strict safety procedures, maintaining professionalism
- Maintained safety of colleagues by adhering to company procedures
- Achieved production targets by implementing efficiency changes for increased output and capacity
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimize risk of accident or injury
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets
- Followed production schedule to achieve set time scales and quality standards
- Used hand tools, jigs, and machinery safely to maintain a safe working area.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
Operations Controller
Greatbear Distribution
Chorley, England
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided direction and guidance to multiple internal teams in order to achieve targets
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of site
- Collaborated with other managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends
- Managed and organized work flow for over 30 operatives to get tasks completed for dispatch
- Provided support to more than 30 floor workers in need and help give guidance where required
- Acted as the first point of contact for all warehouse workers on the floor.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
Warehouse Operative
Chad O Chef
Krugersdorp, South Africa
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Stainless Steel Fabricators of Fireplaces and Barbecues
- Team worked to manufacture fireplaces and barbecues to satisfy quota for the given period
- Used and worked with power tools for welding and tempering metals.
Floor Assistant
Noordheuwel Pharmacy
Krugersdorp, South Africa
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engaged customers in promoting specific merchandise
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
- Prepared merchandise for distribution and placement across sales floor by assembling pallets and tagging products
- Listened to customer needs in order to identify and recommend optimal products
- Opened, shelved, and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items
- Managed efficient cash register operations
- Proactively went the extra mile to assist customer needs, requests, and requirements.
Receiving Clerk
Dis-Chem
Krugersdorp, South Africa
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Welcomed guests and clients in a friendly, positive manner
- Met incoming customers with a professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Filed and maintained invoices, customer records, and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in the warehouse
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records
- Worked with inventory managers and unloaders to plan deliveries
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monument High School
Krugersdorp, South Africa12.2016
Skills
Forecasting
Effective Team Leader
Critical thinking and problem solving
Good people skills
Collaboration & Teamwork
Hard Working
Mathematical Skills
Fast Learner
Willingness to learn
Attention to Detail
Hobbies and Interests
- Hockey (played first team in High school)
- Cricket
- Judo (won regional championship)
- Reading
- Socializing with friends and family
- I also enjoy keeping my body and mind active whenever I can.
Place Of Birth
Pretoria, South Africa
Certification
- Certificate of Merit for completion of AAT Level 2.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Limited Working
References
John Tucker, Dalziel Meats, +44 7774 336240
Chris Greenall, Greatbear Distribution, chris.greenall@greatbear.co.uk, +44 7821 866434
Jimmy Leaver, Greatbear Distribution, jimmy.leaver@greatbear.co.uk, +44 7834 385931
Timeline
Laborer
J G Williams Construction
01.2024 - Current
Cold Store Operative
Dalziel Meats
05.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Operative
Baxi Manufacturing
01.2023 - 03.2023
Operations Controller
Greatbear Distribution
06.2018 - 11.2022
Warehouse Operative
Chad O Chef
08.2017 - 04.2018
Receiving Clerk
Dis-Chem
04.2017 - 08.2017
Floor Assistant
Noordheuwel Pharmacy
12.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Monument High School