Summary
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Work History
Education
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Christopher Waterloo

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Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at SpartanNash, excelling in operational efficiency and team building. Proven track record in training and mentoring staff, enhancing productivity, and implementing process improvements. Skilled forklift operator adept at heavy lifting, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing workflow for peak performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Center Store Lead

SpartanNash
02.2024 - Current
  • Led daily operations to ensure efficient store functionality and optimal product placement.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on store policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and timely replenishment.
  • Developed promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.

Warehouse Receiver

Gun Lake Casino
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments to ensure accuracy and quality compliance.
  • Organized warehouse layout for efficient storage and retrieval of products.
  • Utilized inventory management systems to track stock levels and facilitate reordering.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes, improving overall workflow efficiency.

Forklift Operator

Roskam Baking
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within production and warehouse areas.
  • Conducted daily safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and maintain inventory accuracy during loading operations.
  • Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and best practices in material handling procedures.

Warehouse Receiver

Gun Lake Casino
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Checked shipments for properly labelling and palletizing to reduce risk of damage.
  • Verified order accuracy of orders and proactively corrected discrepancies.
  • Recorded incoming and outgoing shipments for accurate tracking.

Night Shift Lead

SpartanNash
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Supervised nightly operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members on efficient workflow processes and best practices.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime in production.
  • Coordinated shift schedules, optimizing labor resources for peak operational performance.

Education

Buchanan High School
Buchanan, MI
06-1995

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Operational efficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team building
  • Forklift operator

Timeline

Center Store Lead

SpartanNash
02.2024 - Current

Warehouse Receiver

Gun Lake Casino
03.2021 - 02.2024

Forklift Operator

Roskam Baking
09.2020 - 03.2021

Warehouse Receiver

Gun Lake Casino
02.2019 - 09.2020

Night Shift Lead

SpartanNash
08.2017 - 02.2019

Buchanan High School