Charlie Mainor Sr
Jacksonville ,Fla
Summary
We are the force that connects the brands you love with the places people shop, both in-store and online. Our purpose is to enrich lives by connecting people to products and experiences through a culture that puts people first, leads with insights and executes relentlessly. With these values and our expertise, we give brands and retailers the momentum to succeed in the retail marketplace. CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco. We offer the best person to person marketing services in the industry by engaging members through food and beverage sampling and product demonstration to drive sales for our clients and customers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
FBM
Jacksonville, Fla
08.2000 - 05.2026
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace hazards and promoting a culture of safety among staff.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in warehouse procedures and equipment handling.
- Optimized storage layouts to enhance space utilization and streamline picking processes.
- Led initiatives to automate workflows, resulting in increased operational efficiency across the warehouse.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
- Reduced product damage with improved packaging methods and training staff on proper handling techniques.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, reducing overall expenses for materials and supplies.
- Optimized shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely dispatch and receipt of goods with minimal delays or damage.
- Enhanced team productivity with regular training sessions on safety and operational procedures.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Education
High School Diploma or GED - undefined
Skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and build relationships with clients, members, retail personnel and company personnel in positive manner
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, and principles to perform job duties
- Ability to successfully complete company approved Food Safety/Handling certification or other job-related trainings
- NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required for this role
- Ability to manage time and multiple duties simultaneously, shifting from one to another and with frequent interruptions
- Ability to use or learn to use smart devices for work-related tasks, such as taking photos, completing surveys, timekeeping and accessing working schedules
- Ability to use food or demonstration preparation utensils and cooking equipment, such as small countertop appliances and basic kitchen utensils
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up demonstration supplies and serving area:
- Locate necessary products, appliances, equipment, and signage.
- Safely assemble demonstration cart/table, construct/set-up/display materials, insert price signs, display product information.
- Prepare area by cleaning and sanitizing required items necessary to complete the demonstration.
- Conduct demonstration event:
- Engage members in a professional and memorable manner which educates or generates enthusiasm for products through creating brand awareness and driving sales.
- Follow demonstration specific and food safety instructions; shop for, prepare and serve product samples to members.
- Safely move around retail areas, such as staging areas, coolers/freezers, sales floor, or other event spaces.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Bend, stoop, stand and move on your feet around demonstration area for up to 6 hours.
- Break down demonstration supplies and serving area:
- Dispose of unused product samples, ingredients, serving tools and event materials as outlined in demonstration specific instructions.
- Clean and sanitize reusable equipment, utensils, and surfaces before storing for future demonstrations.
- Safely store reusable equipment, utensils, carts, or tables in retail storage areas in clean, organized manner.
- Perform administrative tasks:
- Maintain open lines of communication with your fellow team members, supervisor or other members of management.
- Consistently and accurately report working hours in the timekeeping system.
- Regularly review work schedule and event materials.
- Participate in scheduled calls, trainings, or other Company related activities.
- Participate in and adhere to all safety policies and practices.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.
- Indirect Reports
- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.
- Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Driving is not an essential function of this job.
Environmental & Physical Requirements
- Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment, which may include working in variable temperatures such as refrigerated areas, freezer sections and deli/bakery areas. The position typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday performing the following activities:
- Engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use consumer goods products, prepare, and serve food and beverages safely as appropriate for the product demonstration.
Additional Information Regarding the Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
- Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or another manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Advantage Solutions” or “the Company”) reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
- Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Certification
Forklift certified, BLS certified
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
FBM
08.2000 - 05.2026