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Crystal Arellano

Pure’s Food Specialties
4042 W 83rd St ,IL
10
years of professional experience

Dynamic Packaging Operator with proven expertise at Pure’s Food Specialties, skilled in product packaging and machine operation. Known for enhancing team collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and a friendly demeanor, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols.

Work History

Front End Supervisor

7 Years 6 Months
Pete’s Fresh Market | 03.2017 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with cash handling, drawer counts, and end-of-day reconciliation.
  • Coordinated baggers and cashiers to reduce wait times during peak periods.
  • Enforced safety, cleanliness, and loss prevention practices at front end areas.
  • Communicated operational issues to management and supported daily store operations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
  • Monitored cashier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitored cash drawers in Number checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations through regular audits of cash registers, transaction records, and employee behaviors on duty.
  • Coached and mentored team members for better performance, leading to higher levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing front-end operations and addressing customer concerns promptly.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Packaging Operator

2 Years 1 Month
Pure’s Food Specialties | 09.2024 - Current

Follow packaging schedule, quality control and sanitation procedures concerning, weights, packs, descriptions, Best Buy dates, cleanup and changeovers

· Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area

· Ability to clean machines and work area properly during and after production runs or changeovers

· Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions.

· Ability to assist in other departments

· Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements

· Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor

· Responsible for collaborating with others; Sharing knowledge, skills and information within your team and across functional areas.

· Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development

Education

High School Diploma

Hubbard High School | 6200 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60629 | 06.2013

Skills

Product packaging
Machine operation
Inventory counts
Problem-solving
Friendly
positive attitude

Timeline

Packaging Operator

Pure’s Food Specialties
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Front End Supervisor

Pete’s Fresh Market
03.2017 - 09.2024Read More

Hubbard High School

High School Diploma
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Crystal Arellano