Hi, I’m
Chris Kurt
Lake Park,IA
Summary
U.S. Military Veteran Long History of Working Hard for Our Future Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Walmart-Spirit Lake, IASpirit Lake, United States
Overnight Stocker
08.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Assisted customers in locating desired items throughout the store.
- Performed daily inventory checks to maintain accurate records for ordering purposes.
- Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
- Reported any suspicious activity or theft immediately to supervisors.
- Built displays for special promotions, sales events and seasonal items as directed by supervisor.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Helped unpack shipments, check contents against invoices, sort boxes into stacks for stocking purposes.
- Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Completed transactions using point of sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations during night shifts.
- Utilized hand truck to transport large quantities of merchandise between departments or areas within the store.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload trucks and move products throughout the store.
- Processed returns according to established guidelines.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
- Provided excellent customer service when assisting customers in finding desired items or answering questions about products or services offered.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
- Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
- Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
- Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
Sunrise Farms-Harris, IAHarris, United States
Bio - Security Guard/Feed Mill Technician/Production Associate
05.2016 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Maintained cleanliness of production area and nearby locations in and around the plant
- Search and identified unwanted production goods
- Respond to any mechanical errors
- Fix mechanical malfunctions to maintain a continuous, maximum flow of products via storage bins conveyors - to its final destination
- Palletizing of products
- Report anything that may be a concern to the quality control or supervisors of production management
- Coordinated and led training for new employees
- Authorized for placing and receiving inventory orders
- Conducted WPOs (Work Preventive Operations - Maintenance on conveyors, feed mixers, and other mechanical equipment)
- Accurately and efficiently organize merchandise in the warehouse
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility and equipment
- Cross trained for three years of Feed Mill Technician
- Oversaw multiple time-critical projects and respond with the effectiveness to solutions
- Tracked inventory in warehouse and storage silos
- Trained and managed of new employees as feed mill technicians with job related duties
- Identify and monitor all inbound/outbound vehicles, employees, contractors, and services by logging them at the times of entering and exiting the property
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Create I.D.s to new barn employees
- Maintain the cleanliness of entrance and security building
- Report anything out of the ordinary, including up to violators (trespassers in violation of bio - security protocols) to my supervisor or department manager
- Train new personal for bio - security policies, protocols, and job related duties
- Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensured compliance with company safety regulations at all times while on the job.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy of shelf stock.
- Trained new associates on store operations, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful product launches.
- Handled incoming calls from customers regarding orders or other inquiries.
Jack in the Box-San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, United States
Team Leader/Supervisor
07.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
- Setting clear team goals
- Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
- Delegate tasks and set deadlines
- Discover training needs and provide coaching
- Listen to team members' feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Suggest and organize team building activities
- Train team members of their station of responsibilities and food preparations according to the time of the day.
- Delegate tills to team members with accurate amount of funds and control sales
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Motivated team members through recognition programs and performance-based incentives.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Oversaw training and development programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
Education
Westwood College-Anaheim
Bachelor's from B.S. Business Administration and Management
05.2013
Agua Fria High School
High school or equivalent from General
05.2000
Skills
- Operate skid loaders
- Fork lifts (stand up models)
- Side by side (vehicles)
- Operate mechanical and power tools
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Food Safety
- Military Experience
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning Experience
- Packaging
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Security
- Quality Control
Certification
Top Secret Clearance
Military Service
Navy, United States, Electrician Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class, 11/01/01, 06/01/04
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
Walmart-Spirit Lake, IA
08.2022 - 06.2024
Bio - Security Guard/Feed Mill Technician/Production Associate
Sunrise Farms-Harris, IA
05.2016 - 07.2022
Team Leader/Supervisor
Jack in the Box-San Antonio, TX
07.2013 - 04.2016
Westwood College-Anaheim
Bachelor's from B.S. Business Administration and Management
Agua Fria High School
High school or equivalent from General
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