Dedicated professional with many years of receiving experience. Hard-working, hands-on leader of receiving operations for single retail store. Meticulous and thorough at tracking and accounting for incoming material with consistency and precision.
Overview
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
DSD Receiver
Walmart
Stoughton, Wisconsin
09.1996 - 08.2026
Checked in products from each DSD vendor, verifying correct quantities of specified items.
Received and processed product shipments in accordance with established procedures.
Received and processed incoming merchandise from suppliers.
Verified product accuracy against shipping documents.
Managed inventory levels and organized stock in the warehouse.
Conducted quality inspections on received goods for compliance.
Trained new employees on receiving procedures.
Delivered requisitioned products and supplies to personnel listed and obtained authorized signatures.
Transitioned received DSD products and other merchandise into store and tracked in inventory logs.
Monitored activities of personnel in receiving area, training new people in proper and safe procedures to protect store's investment.
Recorded receiving data into company system accurately and promptly.
Communicated with vendors regarding any damaged goods or shortages in orders received.
Provided input on ways to improve efficiencies within the receiving department.
Built strong working relationships with delivery personnel and other store employees to optimize working conditions and support business success.
Cook and salad bar personal
Canteen
Madison, Wisconsin
05.1990 - 04.1996
Prepared high-quality meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring fresh ingredients were stocked and organized.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Trained new staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols in the kitchen.
Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment to comply with health regulations.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Operated various kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Operated various kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
Education
De Forest High School
De Forest, WI
Skills
Inventory management
Quality control
Vendor communication
Data entry
Safety compliance
Team collaboration
Time management
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Relationship building
Receiving procedures
Warehouse safety
Barcode scanning
Stock rotation
Certification
I also received a diploma in culinary arts at Madison area technical college in 1987.