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Gerald Thorn

Houston,TX

Summary

Proven skills in receiving, moving and stocking merchandise. Efficient, accurate, and hardworking team player knowledgeable about grocery stocking and rotation procedures. Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds. Versatile Stocker proficient in replenishing floor stock and organizing displays to support sales objectives. Well-coordinated in locating and palletizing items for optimal replenishment. Self-motivated team player with strong time management skills.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Stocker

Walmart
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 05.2020
  • Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
  • Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
  • Verified pricing accuracy on shelves against invoices from vendors.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
  • Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.
  • Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
  • Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
  • Loaded trucks with outgoing orders according to shipping manifests provided by customers.
  • Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.

Truck Driver

Vista Fiber
Houston, TX
10.2002 - 08.2012
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
  • Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
  • Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.

Truck Driver Laborer

B.F.I. Waste Management
Houston, TX
04.1990 - 12.2002
  • Performed daily vehicle safety inspections to ensure safe operation.
  • Reported any mechanical issues or delays encountered during shifts promptly to supervisors or dispatchers.
  • Managed time efficiently by planning most efficient routes based on traffic conditions and weather forecasts.
  • Performed minor repairs on vehicles when necessary.
  • Communicated effectively with customers upon arrival at delivery locations to confirm receipt of goods.
  • Coordinated with dispatch personnel to plan routes and delivery schedules.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
  • Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.

Roll Off Driver

City of Houston Public Works
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 07.2002
  • Maintained communication with dispatch regarding pick-up and delivery times and routes.
  • Transported hazardous waste materials in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Verified paperwork for accuracy before loading and unloading of containers.
  • Responsible for securing loads according to state law requirements prior to transport.
  • Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks, ensuring materials were properly secured.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicles on a regular basis to ensure safe operation.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents involving the truck or its cargo promptly to supervisor.
  • Developed strong working relationships with customers through excellent communication skills.
  • Operated truck in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
  • Followed established company policies and procedures while operating truck safely at all times.
  • Complied with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles safely on public roads.

Truck Driver

J.L.Proler Steel Company
Houston, TX
02.1976 - 06.1989
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.

Education

N/A -

Jeff Davis High School
Houston, TX
05-1978

Skills

  • Pallet Jack Handling
  • Planogram Execution
  • Display Assembly
  • Merchandise Stocking

Timeline

Stocker

Walmart
02.2012 - 05.2020

Truck Driver

Vista Fiber
10.2002 - 08.2012

Roll Off Driver

City of Houston Public Works
01.2001 - 07.2002

Truck Driver Laborer

B.F.I. Waste Management
04.1990 - 12.2002

Truck Driver

J.L.Proler Steel Company
02.1976 - 06.1989

N/A -

Jeff Davis High School

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