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Garrett Jones

Pulaski,Virginia

Summary

Enthusiastic Produce Clerk skilled in organizing merchandise and creating appealing product displays. Dedicated and driven to address challenges and develop creative solutions. Offering experience in customer-facing roles. Efficient produce associate focused on maintaining clean, tidy and smooth department. Good multitasker adept at assisting customers, restocking merchandise and handling spills with little oversight. Over several years of experience in fresh food sales. Adept at following health code standards for customer safety and monitoring cooler temperatures. Good presentation skills for both fruit and vegetables. Effective at moving older products by building special displays. Self-motivated professional recognized for willingly taking on various tasks in busy settings. Focused on boosting customer loyalty by maintaining optimum stock levels. Helpful and accommodating individual comfortable greeting customers and answering questions or inquiries. Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with several years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge. Productive Produce Clerk versed in receiving stock, unpacking items and checking for damage. Courteous and attentive team player commended for prompt response to directives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Produce Associate

Foodcity
Pulaski, VA
12.2023 - Current
  • Inspected products for quality assurance, removing any damaged or spoiled items from inventory.
  • Monitored temperature control systems regularly to maintain safe conditions for storing perishable goods.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift, including sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
  • Restocked shelves with new merchandise as it arrived in the storeroom.
  • Lifted heavy boxes of produce when required during stocking activities.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations by following proper storage procedures for all perishables.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes.
  • Restocked shelves with new merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Followed established sanitation guidelines when handling food items according to local health codes.
  • Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
  • Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
  • Greeted customers and provided immediate and courteous service.
  • Operated balers, power jacks and slicing machines.
  • Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Monitored work environment to maintain safety, cleanliness and organization.
  • Prepared cut vegetables and fruits and packaged for purchase.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Collaborated with team members, sharing tasks and supporting department goals.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries, providing knowledgeable recommendations on produce selection.
  • Participated in inventory counts, verifying stock levels and identifying discrepancies.
  • Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
  • Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
  • Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with department products to help customers in selecting items.
  • Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe shopping environment.
  • Utilized pallet jack to move large quantities of produce from receiving area into storage areas.
  • Performed price changes on merchandise according to store policy.
  • Placed new produce orders based on expected demand.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Restocked produce and removed expired or damaged merchandise.
  • Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Assisted with weekly and monthly inventory audits and rotated stock to reduce waste.
  • Built displays and arranged department products to create attractive presentations, highlighting featured and seasonal items.
  • Educated customers on produce storage and preparation techniques to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Conducted daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Maintained produce department cleanliness, ensuring a hygienic and appealing shopping environment.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
  • Utilized product knowledge to minimize waste, repurposing or discounting near-expiry produce.

Produce Associate

FoodCity
Pulaski, VA
12.2023 - Current

Education

High School Diploma -

Pulaski County Senior High School
Dublin, VA
05-2023

Skills

  • Product processing
  • Ordering products
  • Sanitizing procedures
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Monitoring inventory
  • Crate breakdown
  • Store appearance
  • Product displays
  • Shelf Stocking
  • Stock Rotation
  • Produce quality standards
  • Sanitizing requirements
  • Safety standards
  • Workplace Safety
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Food Preparation
  • Unloading packages
  • Customer Engagement
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Retail Sales
  • Presentation Skills
  • Supermarket stocking
  • Checking cooler temperatures

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Produce Associate

Foodcity
12.2023 - Current

Produce Associate

FoodCity
12.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Pulaski County Senior High School
Garrett Jones