Chad Owens III
West Branch,IA
Summary
Efficient Warehouse Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance which contribute to smooth warehouse operations. Excel in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless collaboration with coworkers to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Warehouse Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
Coralville, Iowa
10.2021 - Current
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
Night Warehouse Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
Coralville, Iowa
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Relocated goods from the dock area to appropriate areas throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
Produce Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
Coralville, Iowa
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing information on seasonal availability, nutrition values, recipes.
- Received incoming shipments of produce and checked for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of department floor through sweeping or mopping as necessary.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels of produce products by restocking and rotating stock.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Foods Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
Coralville, Iowa
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided customer service throughout the department by answering questions.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Restocked shelves while following proper rotation guidelines set forth by management.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Trained new employees on proper stocking procedures and techniques.
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies to department manager immediately.
Cashier
Costco Wholesale Corp
Coralville, Iowa
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale Corp
Coralville, Iowa
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Informed customers about current promotions such as discounts on certain products or services offered by the store.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, sweeping floors, and emptying trash cans.
- Backed-up cashiers are ringing up a large number of customers by boxing products.
- Helped supervisor control customer flow and backed-up lines by running registers during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Senior High School
Iowa City, IA05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Attention to detail
- Materials handling
- Warehouse organization
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Morning Warehouse Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2021 - Current
Night Warehouse Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2020 - 09.2021
Produce Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2018 - 08.2020
Foods Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2015 - 05.2018
Cashier
Costco Wholesale Corp
04.2015 - 06.2015
Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
West Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Kirkwood Community College