Eric Lowe
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Meat Manager at Restaurant Depot, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce spoilage through effective product rotation. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to fostering collaboration within teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Manager
Restaurant Depot
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee product receiving and ensure that all aisles, freezers, and refrigerators are fully stocked, clean, and properly labeled; coordinate packing of delivered products.
- Supervise all department operations—including product placement, rotation, signage, display setup, and department appearance—compliant with both corporate and government safety standards.
- Conduct daily inventory reviews for product rotation, aiming to reduce shrinkage and spoilage.
- Manage pallet storage with proper blocking and date tagging, and enforce cleanliness
Order Picker
Komatsu
Chattanooga, TN
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Use pick sheets or scan guns to retrieve components or parts needed for manufacturing, assembly, or shipment—ensuring accuracy in both quantity and location.
- Load, unload, move, stack, and arrange materials using various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, hand carts, and pallet jacks.
- Perform inventory counts, pick parts for kits or assembly lines, and assist with routine inventory audits.
Laborer
Jones Roofing
Maryville, TN
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Load, unload, and carry roofing materials, tools, and equipment to job sites
- Remove old roofing materials, debris, and waste from roofs and job sites
- Maintain a clean and organized job site throughout the project
Order Selector
H.T. Hackney
Lenoir City, TN
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Review pick tickets and accurately select customer orders using RF scanning technology or manual methods.
- Cross-train across departments (e.g., grocery, freezer, cooler, candy) as assigned.
- Load trailers and build pallets, ensuring orders are properly wrapped and staged for shipment.
Floor Technician
GCA Services
Knoxville, TN
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Operate floor care machines such as buffers, burnishers, auto scrubbers, extractors, and vacuums
- Sweep, mop, strip, wax, buff, and polish floors as scheduled
- Handle floor maintenance chemicals safely and according to instructions
Order Selector
Reinhart Foodservice L.L.C.
Louisville, TN
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Select products following pick tickets or labels, manually transferring cases from pick slots to pallets.
- Maintain high accuracy and speed when selecting products, adhering to selection standards.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts safely and according to company guidelines.
- Utilize Vocollect or similar voice-picking technology during operations.
- Consistently produce quality work and support additional duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison Highschool
Atlanta GaCertificate -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Tn
Nashville, TN07.2024
Skills
- Industry tools: Forklift/pallet jack operation
- Warehouse: Order picking, inventory management, shipping & receiving, RF scanner use
- Adaptability / flexibility
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Leadership / supervision
- Time management & organization
Certification
- Forklift
- Pallet jack
- Excavator
- Bulldozer
- Skid steer
Timeline
Meat Manager
Restaurant Depot
08.2024 - Current
Order Picker
Komatsu
04.2022 - 06.2022
Laborer
Jones Roofing
01.2019 - 03.2021
Order Selector
H.T. Hackney
07.2018 - 01.2019
Floor Technician
GCA Services
07.2016 - 07.2018
Order Selector
Reinhart Foodservice L.L.C.
12.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
James Madison Highschool
Certificate -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Tn