Deborah Jacobson
Walmart
Eugene
25
years of professional experience
Professional produce worker with solid background in produce handling and customer service. Skilled in inventory management, quality control, and maintaining fresh produce displays. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, organized, and possess excellent communication skills to enhance customer satisfaction.
Experienced with maintaining and organizing produce displays to ensure product freshness. Utilizes skills in quality control and inventory management to meet customer satisfaction. Knowledge of proper storage techniques and safety standards ensures clean and efficient work area.
Work History
Produce Associate
4 Years 11 Months- Organized inventory to ensure product availability and reduce waste
- Monitored product freshness and quality, adhering to safety standards
- Assisted in training new associates on operational procedures and safety protocols
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely execution of tasks and adherence to schedules
- Collaborated with team members to optimize stock replenishment processes
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
- Assisted with weekly inventory counts.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Boosted sales by creating attractive fruit and vegetable displays to entice customers.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Improved store safety by quickly addressing spills, broken containers, or other hazards in the produce section.
- Assisted in the training of new produce associates, sharing knowledge and best practices for job success.
- Educated customers on proper selection, handling, and storage of fruits and vegetables to enhance their overall experience.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, best practices for handling fresh produce, and latest company initiatives.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items within the produce area, ensuring they found what they needed efficiently and effectively.
Embrodier
11 Years 10 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ran a 18 Head embroidery Machine
- Trim and box Hats
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Safety standards
Customer engagement
Restocking produce
Product presentation
Timeline
Produce Associate
Walmart
08.2020 - 07.2025Read More
Embrodier
Richardson Sports
09.2000 - 07.2012Read More
Thurston
High School Diploma
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