Jacob Woodward
Buna,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Inventory Management Specialist skilled in freight unloading, stock replenishment, and quality control. Organized sales floor and backroom areas to enhance product availability and ensure FIFO compliance. Collaborated with team members to achieve departmental goals while prioritizing safety and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Stocker/Maintenance
Walmart
Silsbee, TX
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Stocked Walmart salesfloor shelves with overnight freight merchandise.
- Unloaded trailers and sorted pallets in Walmart backroom.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Pulled merchandise from overstock bins for replenishment.
- Zoned aisles and faced products to enhance shopping experience for morning customers.
- Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
- Rotated stock using FIFO standards and date checks.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
- Used pallet jack equipment to move freight safely.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure safe and organized environment, supporting optimal productivity.
- Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
- Collaborated with team members to meet departmental goals and improve overall store operations.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Fry Cook
Blackgold Barbecue
Buna, TX
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Monitored fryer temperatures and adjusted heat for safe cooking.
- Handled battering, breading, and portioning for seafood and chicken.
- Maintained clean fry stations and sanitized cooking equipment.
- Followed Fausto's kitchen safety rules and sanitation procedures.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained new employees on fryer operation techniques.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak hours.
- Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
- Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Monitored and recorded temperatures of food items during cooking processes. for food items during cooking, holding and serving.
- Adhered to food safety and HACCP regulations to prevent contamination of food.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Cleaned frying vats after every shift using approved degreasing solutions.
- Restocked and rotated food products using first-in, first-out method.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
Fry Cook
Fausto's
Buna, TX
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Maintained clean fry stations and sanitized cooking equipment.
- Followed Fausto's kitchen safety rules and sanitation procedures.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained a clean work area by washing dishes, utensils, equipment and counters throughout shift.
- Trained new employees on fryer operation techniques.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
- Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines when handling food and cleaning kitchen areas.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
- Adhered to food safety and HACCP regulations to prevent contamination.
- Cleaned frying vats after every shift using approved degreasing solutions.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, the stove, and refrigerator.
- Restocked and rotated food products using the first-in, first-out method.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Kept items warm until sold using heat lamps.
Education
Buna High School
Buna, TXSkills
- Freight unloading
- Inventory management
- Shelf zoning
- Shelf organization
- Stock replenishment
- Merchandise replenishment
- Product rotation
- Backroom organization
- Quality assurance
- Barcode scanning
- Heavy lifting
- Box handling
- Cardboard recycling
- Sanitation
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Customer management
- Pallet assembly
- Sanitation
- Barcode scanning
Timeline
Overnight Stocker/Maintenance
Walmart
03.2026 - 07.2026
Fry Cook
Blackgold Barbecue
02.2025 - 04.2025
Fry Cook
Fausto's
08.2022 - 02.2025
Buna High School