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Christopher Kuzma

Swoyersville,PA

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. Detail-oriented Warehouse Supervisor provides warehouse organization and team management skills developed over 3 years of superior performance in warehouse positions. Educates employees with acquired knowledge of shipping and receiving documentation, warehouse safety and inventory management. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

Home Depot
10.2023 - Current
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
  • Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
  • Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.

General Warehouse Associate

Home Depot
06.2021 - Current
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.

Flooring Sales Specialist

Home Depot
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate floor types and styles.
  • Demonstrated features of different floor options and overcame objections with knowledgeable responses.
  • Discussed pricing, additional charges, and payment plans during sales process.
  • Followed up with customers to assess satisfaction, answer questions, and resolve concerns.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Painting Contractor

Postupak Painting Co.
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
  • Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Wyoming Valley West Senior High School
Plymouth, PA
06.2018

Skills

  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Inventory Control
  • Directing Workers
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Job Assignments
  • Safety Management
  • Capacity Utilization
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Forklift Operation
  • OSHA Standards
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Damage Reports
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Team Meetings

Certification

  • Certified Lift Truck Operator, Home Depot - June, 2021 - Present

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

Home Depot
10.2023 - Current

General Warehouse Associate

Home Depot
06.2021 - Current

Flooring Sales Specialist

Home Depot
03.2019 - 06.2021

Painting Contractor

Postupak Painting Co.
05.2018 - 02.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Luzerne County Community College

High School Diploma -

Wyoming Valley West Senior High School
Christopher Kuzma