Eric Carden
Athens,AL
Summary
Committed Materials Handler experienced in moving and arranging materials in warehouse settings. Detail-oriented in documentation and thorough in following safety standards. Commended for preventing damage to loads by remaining aware of surroundings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPS02 Materials Handler
Steelcase
12.2015 - Current
- 2020 to Present Day-NT Pans Materials Setup. This includes setting up blocks according to the paint trim tags blocks and sequences according to the trim summary schedule to reduce shortages that might occur.
- This job includes using SAP to scan out suntags for material being used, looking up possible shortages, and shipment dates on MD04.
- Adept at using Outlook, and communicating with Athens Dispatchers, COGI, and management about possible shortages, inaccuracies in inventory, and getting this corrected in a timely manner.
- I have helped cover other areas when short man power in Materials in the past such as Bulk and Daily Picking, 7-N Dock Receiving, Peds setup and water spider route.
- 2016-2020 Second Shift Materials Handler for PEDs, Shelves, and End Bells setup with PEDS water spider route.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and setup procedures.
Retail Worker
Big Lots
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Retail Worker
Dollar General
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Grocery Stocker
Ramey's Pic N Sav
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Associate
Wal-Mart Store
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Unloaded trucks, using pallet jacks and walker stackers.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
Jackson, AL05.2007
Skills
- Order Picking
- Heavy Lifting
- Material Audits
- Tugger, Forklift, and Pallet Jack Operations
- Project Management
- Materials handling and transport
- Production Support
- Inventory Management
- Equipment safety
- Positive Attitude
- Pulling and Staging
- Pick Ticket Orders
- Truck loading and unloading
- Material Handling Equipment
Certification
- Certified Forklift operator.
- SAP operations.
Affiliations
- St. Timothy's Episcopal Church of Athens, Alabama
Hobbies
I enjoy listening, and purchasing limited editions of CD releases of musical groups, such as Vanden Plas and Avantasia, whose lyrics convey deep philosophical concepts and perceptions of life. I enjoy reading classic novels by Leo Tolstoy such as Anna Karenina, Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time series, Isaac Asimov's Foundation Trilogy, and Jeremy Robinson's Project Nemesis Kaiju Thrillers. I also enjoy playing games such as Exploding Kittens, UNO and Chess with friends.
Additional Information
I'm a determined hard worker, who is a good team player, and I believe in finding ways to work smarter and more efficiently to meet production goals in a timely manner.
Timeline
SPS02 Materials Handler
Steelcase
12.2015 - Current
Retail Worker
Dollar General
07.2013 - 04.2015
Retail Worker
Big Lots
06.2013 - 03.2017
Grocery Stocker
Ramey's Pic N Sav
07.2011 - 06.2013
Associate
Wal-Mart Store
08.2007 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
- Certified Forklift operator.
- SAP operations.
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