Elton Garrison

• Mentored team leaders in training as well as newer team leaders to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
• Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Trained team leaders in training, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
• Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided advice to address inefficiencies.
• Worked in many different departments even before becoming a team leader to understand the operation as a big picture.
• Handled big projects to insure that they was done efficiently and effectively.
• Followed up on task given to my team to insure it was done correctly.
• Working on reports to insure that the product is correct as well as having enough for the workday.
• Having the ability to change from one task to another as well as departments if needed.
• Making sure there is clear communication with my manager's as well as with my team.
• Correcting order quantity if the amount need was unavailable.
• Following up on reports that are daily as well as weekly.
• Verifying damaged product and working on resolutions to the issue.

Prior Position

Order Puller, Migration, Team Leader in Training 04/2018 02/2020

• Maintained and updated the items location and information.
• Followed up with managers request on product information, location, and amounts.
• Learned and worked in send-outs the different positions and areas.
• Maintaining balancing in area during time of pulling.
• Using the As400 to follow up on reports that was giving.

Prior Position

Order Puller, Migration, Trainer, E-comm, Mardel 05/2017 04/2018

• Trained and mentored new team members, enhancing overall team performance and cohesion.
• Trained new team members on the proper pulling procedures and safety procedures.
• Pulled and prepare orders E-comm and Mardel for accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery.
• Using of As400 handhelds to more products properly in the system.
• Verifying the shelfmax and weight capacity was accurate.

Prior Position

Decon Receiver, Order Puller 02/2017 05/2017

• Loaded and unloaded freight containers and deliveries.
• Using the As400 system to receive freight.
• Checking the product to verify the items are correct.
• Verifying quantity, quality, origin, and weight of products that was being received.

Prior Position

Order Puller, Stocker, Trainer 08/2016 05/2017

• Pulling orders with accuracy in a timely manner.
• Stock product where it was needed.
• Verifying the product was correct not only on the exterior of the box, but the product itself.

• Oversaw daily shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Managed team performance, providing training and support to enhance productivity.
• Monitored inventory levels, ensuring alignment between stock availability and shipping demands.
• Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
• Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback.
• Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
• Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
• Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
• Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
• Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
• Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
• Operate any equipment from a pallet-jack to a semi-truck with trailer.
• Problem solving with a wide category of issues.
• Maintain the quality of the facilities for a grade A plant.
• Understanding the in's and out's of daily procedures of operation.
• Maintained a good relationship with the route drivers and answered questions if needed.
• Inventory data input.

Prior Position

Freezer Leadman 10/2012 11/2015

• Verified the inventory was correct and accounted for.
• Kept the freezer hands on schedule on breaks and lunches.
• Teaching other freezer hands how properly do inventory management if needed.
• Operated forklifts to insure pullers had the amount needed for each set.
• Kept up to date with upcoming new store inventory.
• Did routine safety walk-thru to insure everything was running correctly.
• Made sure new product was put in designated areas.

Prior Position

Vacation Relief/ Freezer Hand 09/2011 10/2012

• Covering different positions when needed on day, mid, and night shifts.
• Drive EPJ, forklifts, Bobtail truck, Semi-trucks and tanker truck.
• Receiving freight from vendors and unload with forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Switching shifts when needed even at last minute.
• Proceeding with inventory counts for the end of year inventory.

Prior Position

Freezer Hand 11/2007 09/2011

• Pulled orders.
• Followed up with end of the night inventory counts.

Prior Position

Warehouse Hand 11/2006 11/2007

• Pulled order in assigned areas loaded trailers.
• Figure optimal loading configurations for trailers.