Gregory Saldana
Material Handler
Covina,CA
Summary
Productive Material Handler offering 3 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Manager
Stater Brothers Markets
San Bernardino, CA
03.1995 - 11.2016
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
City of Industry, CA
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Represented wide range of products and brands.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
- Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Material Handler
Henkels AND MCCOY
IRWINDALE, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Working with material department balancing work orders, inventory and ordering material
- Working with construction coordinators scheduling upcoming jobs
Education
High School Diploma -
Covina High School
Covina, CA 06.1995 - 06.1995
Skills
Materials management
Forklift Operation
Stock management
Operations support
Lifting and sorting
Timeline
Material Handler
Henkels AND MCCOY
07.2019 - Current
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
01.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Covina High School
06.1995 - 06.1995
Grocery Manager
Stater Brothers Markets
03.1995 - 11.2016