JEFFREY CAVENDER
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and inventory management, my tenure at Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods honed my skills in RFID scanning and customer service. Demonstrated ability to lead warehouse operations and significantly improve merchandise handling processes. Certified in forklift and heavy equipment operation, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety and quality standards are surpassed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stocker/Lead Warehouse Associate
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
Cedar Hill, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
Field Technician
CRYOPORT LNG
Midland, TX
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal and public safety.
- Took measurements and evaluated dimensions of surrounding area to correctly install new machinery.
- Used logging tools to collect data from field, supporting engineer analysis.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Ensured compliance with environmental laws and regulations during field operations.
- Created detailed reports documenting all work performed onsite including labor, materials and expenses incurred during service calls.
Commercial Construction Laborer
Chamberlain Roofing & Waterproofing
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate
American HomeStar (Oak Creek Homes)
Lancaster, TX
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Determined material requirements and dimensions by studying blueprints, sketches and building plans.
Forklift Operator
American Standards
Wilmer, TX
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker
Medline
Wilmer, TX
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Machine Operator/Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Sterelite
Waxahachie, TX
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
Education
GED -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting & Designs
ITT Technical Institute
DeSoto, TXSkills
- RFID scanning
- Inventory cycle counting
- Shelf merchandising
- Protected lifting
- Product restocking
- Pallet management
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Heavy equipment operator
- Pallet jack handling
- Order receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Paperwork completion
- Customer service
- Workstation cleaning
Affiliations
- I enjoy Golf
- Disc Golf
- Family Oriented
- Strong work ethic with willingness to learn
- Music
- Fishing
- Nature trails
Certification
- Certified Forklift/Heavy Equipment Operator
Timeline
Stocker/Lead Warehouse Associate
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
06.2024 - Current
Field Technician
CRYOPORT LNG
06.2023 - 06.2024
Commercial Construction Laborer
Chamberlain Roofing & Waterproofing
06.2016 - 05.2019
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate
American HomeStar (Oak Creek Homes)
05.2013 - 05.2016
Forklift Operator
American Standards
05.2011 - 05.2013
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker
Medline
05.2010 - 05.2011
Machine Operator/Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Sterelite
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Certified Forklift/Heavy Equipment Operator
GED -
Navarro College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting & Designs
ITT Technical Institute
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