Cary Wilson
Sherm's Food 4 Less
Medford,Oregon
40
years of professional experience
Dependable Grocery Stock and Order Professional experienced in merchandise organization, shelf stocking, and inventory control. Achieved efficient operations by reviewing sales trends, monitoring stock levels, and placing accurate orders to prevent shortages and overstock. Committed to maintaining a neat display and ensuring product availability in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Grocery Night Crew Stocker/ Order Writer Clerk
23 Years 3 Months- Led overnight stocking operations, prioritizing freight flow and shelf readiness before store opening.
- Trained new stockers on stocking standards, product rotation, and safe material handling.
- Coordinated with department staff to verify item needs, substitutions, and product availability.
- Monitored perishables for freshness, removed damaged items, and followed food safety standards.
- Maintained organized inventory displays and restocked merchandise to support consistent product availability.
- Worked closely with management to ensure accurate forecasting of product demand, enabling more effective resource allocation and supply chain planning.
- Served as a subject matter expert on all aspects of the ordering process, aiding colleagues when they encountered challenges or required assistance.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics by prioritizing tasks effectively and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Stocked grocery shelves, maintaining organized backroom inventory and accurate product placement
- Rotated merchandise using FIFO standards to reduce spoilage and support fresh presentation
- Faced aisles and straightened products to improve store appearance and customer access
- Inspected stock for damaged, expired, or mislabeled items before shelf placement
- Replenished fast-moving items promptly to keep high-demand products available
- Assisted team members with backstock organization and nightly recovery tasks
- Followed safety procedures while operating pallet jacks and handling heavy merchandise
- Expedited restocking efforts during peak seasons or high-demand periods, ensuring adequate product availability for customers at all times.
- Kept current with product knowledge, staying informed on new offerings and discontinued items to provide accurate information to customers as needed.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete nightly tasks efficiently and meet established goals.
- Supported store operations by unloading deliveries, organizing backroom storage areas, and maintaining proper rotation of products.
- Facilitated handover processes between day and night crews through clear communication on completed tasks and pending issues.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering teamwork, assisting fellow crew members when needed, and maintaining open communication lines.
- Maximized shelf space utilization by strategically organizing products based on sales data and customer preferences.
- Reduced out-of-stock occurrences by promptly replenishing shelves with accurate product placement.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.
- Responded to customer queries and complaints regarding stock and merchandise to resolve issues and increase satisfaction.
- Moved merchandise efficiently using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Grocery Night Crew Stocker/ Order Writer Clerk
17 Years 2 Months- Ensured compliance with merchandising guidelines by consistently arranging products according to planograms or visual directives.
- Managed various tasks such as cashiering, customer service, and floor supervision.
- Adhered to company safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a clean and safe work environment for team and customers.
- Contributed to successful promotional events through timely setup, teardown, and rearrangement of displays.
- Organized stockroom to ensure safety and accessibility of inventory.
- Maintained clear aisles while restocking to promote a safe shopping environment.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Transported merchandise to the sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Wrote accurate orders using sales trends, inventory levels, and vendor lead times.
- Monitored shelf conditions and adjusted replenishment to prevent stockouts.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Assisted customers with product location, pricing, and general store inquiries.
- Faced aisles and recovered merchandise to support a clean, orderly sales floor appearance.
- Unloaded deliveries and verified incoming stock against shipment documents.
- Responded to customer requests and resolved routine issues with professionalism.
- Supported front-end operations by bagging groceries and maintaining checkout efficiency.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at the start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Unloaded incoming freight and moved pallets safely to designated storage areas
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Team collaboration
Freight processing
Shelf stocking
Ordering & Inventory Control
Store organization
Pallet jack use
Inventory management
Product placement
Maintain displays
Warehouse safety
Safety compliance
Work independently
Forklift operation
Customer service
Dependable and reliable
Attention to detail
Stocking shelves
Timeline
Grocery Night Crew Stocker/ Order Writer Clerk
Sherm's Food 4 Less
07.2003 - CurrentRead More
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Safeway Stores, Inc.
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Medford Senior High School
High School Diploma
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