Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Person in Charge "PIC"
Bruns Apple Market
Eugene, OR
09.2021 - 02.2024
Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Bran Mill Operator
Grain Millers
Eugene, OR
09.2014 - 05.2019
Troubleshot problems with machinery or tooling in order to maintain quality standards.
Stored supplies in designated areas following established procedures for safekeeping and retrieval of items.
Reported defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor immediately.
Participated in regular training sessions related to job duties and safety requirements.
Kept accurate records of production data such as quantity produced per hour and shift.
Monitored the feed and speed of the machines during production runs.
Assisted with setup and changeover operations on multiple milling machines simultaneously.
Loaded raw materials into hoppers or onto conveyor belts for processing by milling machines.
Maintained strong quality standards through regular inspections and tests.
Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
Warehouse Lead Person
GloryBee
Eugene, OR
06.2006 - 08.2014
Supervised the daily operations of the warehouse staff.
Assigned tasks and monitored progress of employees in order to ensure timely completion of projects.
Evaluated existing processes and identified areas for improvement in order to optimize workflow efficiency.
Assisted with loading and unloading trucks and moving materials into appropriate locations within the facility.
Investigated customer complaints regarding product availability or damaged goods received from the warehouse.
Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports detailing productivity levels of workers in the warehouse environment.
Conducted regular quality checks on products stored in the warehouse.
Participated in physical inventories to verify accuracy of computer-generated reports.
Trained new hires on proper use of equipment, policies, and procedures related to warehousing operations.
Provided guidance and direction to team members when needed.
Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on pallets or shelves.
Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Foster Farms
Creswell, OR
06.1996 - 05.2006
Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.