John Blair
Aiken,SC
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing productivity and efficiency at Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath through expert shipping and receiving and exceptional customer service. Skilled in forklift operation and maintaining high stamina, successfully trained new employees, boosting team performance. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory with precision, contributing significantly to workplace safety and workflow optimization. Experienced Receiver highly effective at loading and unloading trucks, operating equipment and answering assistance calls. Industrious and responsible professional with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Hardworking Receiver with talent for efficiently and accurately accomplishing wide range of tasks, including moving merchandise, tagging product and securing displays. Positive and upbeat team player ready to apply skills and [Number] years of experience to dynamic new role at [Company].
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Package Receiver
Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath
Bluffton, SC
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, enhancing workflow and productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Managed inventory levels effectively through accurate data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Trained new employees on receiving procedures, improving overall team performance.
- Placed, tagged, and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Restaurant Busser
Salty Dog
Bluffton, SC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring tables were cleared and cleaned promptly after guests left.
- Maintained a clean and safe dining environment by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, and keeping walkways clear of debris.
- Assisted servers in managing their sections effectively, providing timely water refills and bread service.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Contributed to smooth restaurant operations by promptly resetting tables for new customers.
- Increased efficiency in table turnover by quickly clearing dirty dishes and preparing tables for the next guests.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Reset used tables within prescribed timeframes to expedite turnover and increase available dining room space.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Informed restaurant manager of lost customer property to aid in returning mistakenly discarded items.
- Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Assisted with moving tables, chairs and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.
- Enhanced overall restaurant presentation through constant upkeep of common areas such as entryways, waiting areas, coat rooms, and restrooms.
- Performed pre-bussing duties such as vacuuming surrounding floors and removing large waste.
- Participated in pre-staging dining rooms for meals, arranging tables according to restaurant policies.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Aiken, SC05.2021
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Customer Service
- Product Inspection
- Record preparation
- Inventory Restocking
- Mental Toughness
- Stamina and Endurance
- Speed and Agility
- Secure Handling
- Physical toughness
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Package Receiver
Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath
06.2021 - 07.2022
Restaurant Busser
Salty Dog
06.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Mead Hall Episcopal School