Christopher Avalos
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Supervisor provides warehouse organization and team management skills developed over 10 years of superior performance in warehouse positions. Educates employees with acquired knowledge of shipping and receiving documentation, warehouse safety and inventory management. Adept at quality assurance and thoroughly knowledgeable of mainstream software usage and platforms. The goal is to optimize warehouse operations and implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and help reach desired goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Load Crew
Smart & Final Extra
02.2020 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and prioritization strategies.
- Streamlined processes for better workflow management, resulting in improved overall crew performance.
- Mentored junior crew members to enhance their skill sets and contribute effectively to the team.
- Optimized inventory management by tracking supplies usage and anticipating replenishment needs accurately.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Managed daily operations efficiently while adhering to tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Coordinated shift schedules for optimal staffing levels, balancing workload distribution among crew members effectively.
Merchandising Service Team
Lowes Home Improvement
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Creates eye-catching product displays to ensure our merchandise is easy to locate.
- Build safe, clean, and appealing product displays.
- Complete merchandise resets and store maintenance projects.
- Assist customers in locating or handling merchandise.
- Help maintain a clean and safe store.
- Reset high rise steel beams for upcoming events or seasons so customers have a clear visual of our newest and latest merchandise.
- Operates various power equipment such as forklifts, power jacks, and other mechanical hardware tools.
- Work very well under time crunches and how to optimize a situation for better results in a timely manner.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Warehouse Team Member
UPS
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved warehouse efficiency by optimizing storage layouts and implementing inventory management systems.
- Contributed to the achievement of company goals by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets in various warehouse operations.
- Safeguarded inventory accuracy with meticulous record keeping, routine cycle counts, and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Provided support during high-volume periods, adjusting schedules and priorities to ensure all orders were processed on time.
- Assisted with the implementation of new software systems for better inventory management and order processing capabilities.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
- Updated daily logs with regular shift activities and incident details.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Target Logistics
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals
- Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests
- Execute a detailed, accurate and efficient sorting operation (including all unload schedule times)
- Stock, backstock and zone product on sales floor
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Receive and unload shipments and restock shelves with items in a neat and organized manner
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale restocking projects within tight deadlines.
- Supported daytime staff by preparing the store for daily operations with neatly arranged merchandise displays.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
Education
Associate of Science - Operations Management And Supervision
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CA05.2006
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Employee engagement
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Order picking and processing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Workflow Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and Java
- Forklift Operations
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
Timeline
Load Crew
Smart & Final Extra
02.2020 - Current
Merchandising Service Team
Lowes Home Improvement
05.2017 - 06.2019
Warehouse Team Member
UPS
07.2015 - 01.2017
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Target Logistics
11.2012 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Operations Management And Supervision
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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