Craig Briant
Metairie,LA
Summary
Driven and results-focused warehouse professional with extensive experience in inventory management and quality control, notably at Restaurant Depot. Excelled in reducing waste by implementing effective stock rotation and freshness monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in forklift operation and team leadership, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to workplace safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Produce Receiver
Matranas Produce
10.2018 - Current
- Received fresh produce daily
- Checked quality freshness and do reports reflecting quality issues to be addressed with vendors
- Keep inventory levels accurate throughout the warehouse
- Keep up with quality in the ware along with warehouse safety
- Use a forklift to stock received product in there correct location and kept rotation to insure quality
- Pull orders to be shipped out
Deli Manager/Produce Manager
Restaurant Depot
04.2006 - 10.2018
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring product freshness and implementing proper rotation practices.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues to their satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on deli procedures, ensuring consistency in product quality and service levels.
- Ensured a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Worked closely with other department managers to improve cross-functional collaboration within the store.
- Increased deli sales by implementing innovative merchandising and promotional strategies.
- Observed quality assurance standards to optimize freshness of deli products.
- Streamlined deli operations through effective scheduling, inventory management, and staff training.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on weekly basis.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Set schedules for Number staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Used a reach truck to rotate and replenish stock levels
Education
None -
Bonnable
Metairie, LA05.1999
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace Safety
- Computer Skills
- Warehouse Organization
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Labeling Accuracy
- Stock Rotation
- Product Inspection
- Shipping coordination
- Waste Reduction
- Shipment Verification
- Temperature Monitoring
- Produce Identification
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Attention to Detail
- Package handling
- Punctual and Reliable
- Warehouse Safety
- Warehousing Operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Effective Communication
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Heavy Lifting
- Relationship Building
- Safety Procedures
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Inventory Software
- US Driver's License
- Inventory Management
- Records Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Merchandise staging
- Invoice reconciliation
- Materials Transport
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Organizational Skills
Certification
HACCP certified
Timeline
Produce Receiver
Matranas Produce
10.2018 - Current
Deli Manager/Produce Manager
Restaurant Depot
04.2006 - 10.2018
None -
Bonnable