Caden Hill

• Managed dairy department operations, maintaining stock rotation, freshness standards, and consistent product presentation.
• Ordered merchandise, monitored inventory levels, and reduced out-of-stock conditions through accurate demand planning.
• Supervised one dairy clerk, assigned daily tasks, and reinforced safe handling and sanitation procedures.
• Coordinated vendor deliveries, received shipments, and ensured accurate placement of incoming dairy products.
• Inspected refrigerated cases, verified temperatures, and corrected equipment issues to protect product quality.
• Analyzed sales trends, adjusted ordering decisions, and improved departmental efficiency and availability.
• Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items are accurate.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

• Led produce department operations, ensuring fresh merchandise, organized displays, and consistent presentation standards.
• Managed inventory levels, ordering, and product rotation to reduce shrink and maintain stock availability.
• Trained associates on sanitation, food safety, and proper handling procedures for fresh produce.
• Supervised daily department tasks, prioritizing workload and maintaining efficient service during peak periods.
• Coordinated merchandising resets, seasonal displays, and pricing changes aligned with store standards.
• Resolved associate scheduling needs and supported performance through coaching and clear task delegation.
• Partnered with store leadership to improve department profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational consistency.
• Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
• Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
• Assisted customers with questions or concerns regarding produce items, providing knowledgeable advice on storage tips and recipe suggestions when needed.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

• Directed department schedules to maintain coverage and productivity across shifts.
• Cut produce in bulk
• Utilized close dated produce product to ensure shrink numbers remained below our average
• Ordered appropriate product to ensure full attractive cut cases
• Faced, inventoried, and rotated stock daily to provide proper production numbers
• Created displays for holiday rushes.
• Took custom over the phone and in store orders to boost sales
• maintained health and safety standards to ensure EcoLab readiness.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Frequent multitasking (juggling up to 5 tasks at a time in my kitchen)
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Established a 25 items per hour production goal.

• Maintained attractive produce displays, rotating stock and removing damaged items to support freshness standards.
• Inspected fruits and vegetables for quality, sorting merchandise to meet store presentation requirements.
• Replenished cooler and sales-floor inventory, keeping product availability consistent throughout shifts.
• Assisted customers with produce selections, answering questions and providing courteous service.
• Trimmed, wrapped, and labeled produce items accurately for merchandising and sale.
• Followed food safety and sanitation procedures to keep work areas clean and compliant.
• Guided new associates on produce handling, display setup, and department procedures.
• Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and knowledgeable assistance in the produce department.

• Directed night crew workflows to complete freight, stocking, and recovery tasks efficiently
• Trained associates on stock rotation, backroom organization, and safe material handling practices
• Monitored aisle presentation and corrected merchandising issues before store opening
• Enforced safety standards across receiving, storage, and stocking operations
• Reviewed task assignments and adjusted labor coverage to meet overnight priorities
• Resolved inventory and backroom discrepancies by collaborating with store leadership
• Reduced inventory discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and maintaining accurate records.
• Managed 5 employees in delivering smooth, productive night shift operations.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members; identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate courses of action.
• Set display product aside with accurate invoice to inventory numbers for vendors

• Unloaded delivery trucks and organized backroom freight for efficient replenishment.
• Rotated perishable inventory to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.
• Stocked shelves and coolers with accurate product placement throughout overnight shifts.
• Faced merchandise and recovered aisles to support store presentation standards.
• Promoted a positive work atmosphere among night crew members through effective communication and teamwork.
• Assisted in loss prevention efforts by conducting regular checks for damaged or misplaced merchandise and reporting discrepancies to management.
• Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
• Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.

• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory safely throughout the warehouse.
• Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and proper labeling before storage.
• Trained new warehouse staff on safety procedures, equipment use, and material handling.
• Coordinated loading and unloading activities to maintain a smooth daily workflow.
• Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages, discrepancies, and damaged goods.
• Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize warehouse space and improve overall company performance.
• Established fair greenhouse pricing and discounts
• Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.

Entered workforce at 14 to cultivate responsibility and discipline.

Job responsibilities include:

-Weekly mowing through the months of March-October on 2 acres.

-Daily pool maintenance and cleaning through the months of May-September 4 days a week.

-knowledge of basic carpentry skills for Fence, Garden bed, And small livestock housing construction and maintenance.

-Extensive livestock knowledge for vetting Chickens, and, Rabbits.

-Ability to actively Lift and carry 60-70 pounds.

-Removed Debris, and litter to maintain proper lawn care.

-Ensured the health of plant life by applying proper fertilizers and natural Pest removals.

-Ability to climb trees to remove dead over-arching branches from the property.

• Loaded and unloaded plant materials, hardscape supplies, and merchandise for incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move heavy inventory safely across yard and warehouse areas.
• Staged customer orders accurately for pickup, delivery, and transfer between departments.
• Followed safety procedures for lifting, equipment use, and handling of fragile nursery products.
• Lifted fertilizers, soils, Sod, and other garden materials weighing up to 80 - 90 pounds into customer vehicles
• Received and Followed order sheets for customers' satisfaction
• assisted cliental with high to reach and heavy object transportation.
• operated Front end loaders to measure yards of bulk soils, fertilizers, and rock.

• Trimmed, portioned, and prepared meats to company specifications for consistent product quality.
• Monitored case rotation and freshness to maintain safe, appealing display standards.
• Operated meat-cutting tools and equipment while following sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Inspected product for quality, removing defects and ensuring proper trimming before displaying.
• Coordinated daily prep workflow to keep stock ready for peak-service demand.
• Organized back-of-house inventory, labeling cuts accurately for efficient kitchen and service use.
• Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
• Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
• Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.

• Operated commercial dish machine to clean dishware, glassware, and utensils efficiently.
• Maintained sanitary dish area by scrubbing equipment, sinks, and workstations throughout shift.
• Organized clean cookware and supplies for quick kitchen access during service rushes.
• Trained new dish team members on cleaning procedures and safe machine operation.
• Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
• Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
• Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.

• Relevant Coursework: Business Management & Econ/Finance