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Amber Scaffe

Lexington,SC

Summary

Proactive Warehouse Associate recognized for [Number] years of hands-on experience in shipping and receiving freight and picking and pulling stock. Expertise in wrapping, boxing, labeling and maintaining logs. Strong, robust and comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds at once. Skilled at working efficiently, correctly and quickly. Team-oriented Warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 50 pounds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Do It Best
Lexington, SC
11.2021 - Current
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 47 pounds.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.

Security Guard

Security Management Llc
Columbia, South Carolina
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.

Warehouse Employee

Flextronics
Columbia, SC
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.

Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
West Columbia, SC
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.

Sales Associate

Shoe Show
West Columbia, SC
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.

Warehouse Associate

RNDC
Columbia, SC
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30 pounds.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
  • Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
  • Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests

Assistant Manager

Cato Fashions
West Columbia, SC
06.2012 - 07.2015
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Overhills High School
Spring Lake, NC
06.2012

Skills

  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Assembly and Production
  • Stockroom Maintenance

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Do It Best
11.2021 - Current

Security Guard

Security Management Llc
05.2021 - 01.2022

Warehouse Employee

Flextronics
10.2019 - 01.2021

Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
07.2017 - 09.2018

Sales Associate

Shoe Show
03.2015 - 06.2016

Warehouse Associate

RNDC
01.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Manager

Cato Fashions
06.2012 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Overhills High School
Amber Scaffe