GARY BURKHART
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Dependable Warehouse Worker with 5+ years of shipping and receiving experience. Works well in high-volume team environments and steps in to help achieve team goals. Safely and effectively lifts up to 50+ pounds independently and operates forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently. Hardworking Warehouse professional skilled in organizing warehouse inventory to support accurate order picking. Safety-oriented individual with strong knowledge of OSHA guidelines. Independently lifts up to pounds. Expert forklift operator with 3+ years of warehouse experience. Hardworking and reliable focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Trained in and offering top-notch abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as professional. Hardworking focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Dependable industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Organized bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in and and ability to quickly learn new processes. People-oriented Team Leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate/Team Leader
Walmart
Pasadena, MD
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development coaching.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management regarding performance.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Interviewed and selected potential new team members from list of candidates recommended by recruitment team.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Overnight Associate
Giant Delivers
, MD
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
- Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
- Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
- Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
- Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Overnight Associate
Bjs Wholesales Club
Pasadena, MD
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
- Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
- Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
- Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
Warehouse Worker
Flashpoint
Glen Burnie, MD
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory areas
- Removed trash and recyclables from work areas and disposed of according to proper procedures
- Abided by all safety standards and OSHA regulations in warehouse environment
- Fulfilled orders by collecting items from inventory and packaging for safe transport
- Trained new team members to follow company safety policies and to properly report hazards
- Developed greater understanding of [Area of expertise]
- Accepted accountability for [Task] and [Task] completion
- Carried out high-quality [Type] work with little oversight
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Made sure to complete [Task] before shift end
- Prevented [Type] service delays by effectively using slow periods to get ahead of routine tasks such as restocking supplies
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Produce Stocker
Geresbacks Food Market
Pasadena, MD
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Replenished shelves with new items and restocks to keep displays full for customers
- Assisted customers with locating and purchasing items located on sales floor or in storeroom
- Loaded and unloaded heavy items for team members and customers, including using pallet jacks regularly
- Directed extraneous inventory to storage areas for later use
- Removed new product from trucks, opened containers, and routed products directly to sales floor or to storage locations
- Cleaned and organized workstations regularly to avoid misplacing product or causing unnecessary delays
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free
- Helped [Job title] with [Task]
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Accepted accountability for [Task] and [Task] completion
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Bakery
Geresbacks Food Market
Middle River, MD
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Located out-of-stock items for customers with other store locations or by directly contacting vendors
- Completed opening and closing duties, including counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
- Greeted and thanked customers, providing prompt and friendly service
- Displayed goods following bakery department and merchandising guidelines
- Worked cooperatively with coworkers to build strong bakery team
- Decorated cakes and prepared products to meet customer requirements
- Stocked display cases and kept all bakery in merchandise in storeroom rotated to remain freshness and prevent spoilage
- Kept clean and safe environment by adhering to federal, state, and local sanitation and safety requirements.
Education
High School Diploma - Graphics and communication
Kenwood Hig School
Middle River, MD06.2014
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Teamwork
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse inventory organization
- Order picking
- OSHA guidelines
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Work Planning
- Mentoring
- Cash Handling
- Coaching
- Team Supervision
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Leading Team Meetings
Certification
- FORKILFT
- POWER JACK
- WALKING STACKER
Timeline
Associate/Team Leader
Walmart
12.2022 - 08.2024
Overnight Associate
Giant Delivers
06.2022 - 11.2022
Overnight Associate
Bjs Wholesales Club
09.2021 - 04.2022
Warehouse Worker
Flashpoint
04.2021 - 08.2021
Produce Stocker
Geresbacks Food Market
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bakery
Geresbacks Food Market
09.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma - Graphics and communication
Kenwood Hig School
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