Joseph Chambliss
Waco,TX
Summary
Dynamic Produce Associate with a proven track record at HEB, enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous quality control and efficient service. Expert in restocking and product presentation, coupled with exceptional customer engagement skills. Achieved significant waste reduction by mastering stock rotation and inventory management, ensuring top-notch produce department standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Associate
HEB
01.2011 - Current
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
- Collaborated with fellow associates to maintain adequate stock levels during peak shopping hours, minimizing customer wait times.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Completed prep work on pre-packaged vegetables and fruits.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of any discrepancies.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
Education
Associates - Computer Networking
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TXSkills
- Safety standards
- Customer engagement
- Restocking produce
- Product presentation
- Operating pallet jacks
- Shelf stocking
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control guidelines
- Merchandise organization
- Sanitation procedures
- Written and oral communication
- Loss prevention strategies
- Workplace safety
- Retail sales
- Marking down products
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitizing requirements
- Management interaction
- Monitoring inventory
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Product knowledge
- Stock rotation
- Price checking
- Product knowledge expertise
Timeline
Produce Associate
HEB
01.2011 - Current
Associates - Computer Networking
Texas State Technical College