Julian Perales
Houston
Summary
Bilingual Grocery Stocker smoothly evaluates shipments and checks out customers. Possesses excellent communication skills and strong commitment to teamwork. Devoted to satisfying customers and delivering current, well-organized stock and updated promotional pricing.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Associate/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Sams Club Distribution
Houston
05.2022 - Current
- Operated pallet jacks to transport products within the distribution center.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing and labeling stock items.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely product loading and unloading.
- Trained new associates on best practices for efficient workflow and safety protocols.
- Monitored product quality during sorting and packing processes for compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas throughout the facility.
- Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
- Assisted customers in locating requested items, providing product knowledge and making suggestions when appropriate.
- Lifted heavy boxes of produce when required during stocking activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift, including sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Restocked produce and removed expired or damaged merchandise.
- Inspected products for quality assurance, removing any damaged or spoiled items from inventory.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers warmly upon arrival in the department and responding promptly to inquiries about products or services offered.
- Checked prices and located products for customers.
- Utilized pallet jack to move large quantities of produce from receiving area into storage areas.
- Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
- Organized and stocked shelves with fresh fruits and vegetables while rotating older items to the front of displays.
- Performed price changes on merchandise according to store policy.
- Greeted customers and provided immediate and courteous service.
- Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise as it arrived in the storeroom.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
- Inventoried stock on a regular basis to ensure adequate supply levels at all times.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Ensured that all signage was properly placed, up-to-date, and accurate for pricing information.
Warehouse Worker
Farouk Systems Inc
Houston
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse environment.
- Assisted team members in training new hires on operational procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to improve workflow and streamline processes effectively.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
Warehouse Worker
Murco Wall Products
Houston
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with coworkers to improve workflow and streamline processes effectively.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
Kitchen Member
McDonald's
Houston
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared and assembled ingredients for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Assisted team members during busy service periods.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of kitchen areas; sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared ingredients for meals according to recipes; measured, weighed, mixed and cooked items as directed.
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers and slicers.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to requests from customers or staff members.
- Assisted in stocking food items and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, grills, slicers and other appliances.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Douglas MacArthur Senior High School
Houston, Texas06-2015
Skills
- Pallet jack operation
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Stock rotation
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Presentation skills
- Operating pallet jacks
- Store appearance
- Product processing
- Coaching new hires
- Workplace safety
- Restocking produce
- Produce quality standards
- Customer engagement
- Shelf stocking
- Removing defective products
- Quality control guidelines
- Safety standards
- Produce handling
- Supermarket stocking
- Price checking
- Bilingual communication
- Employee training
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Produce Associate/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Sams Club Distribution
05.2022 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Farouk Systems Inc
01.2017 - 08.2018
Warehouse Worker
Murco Wall Products
08.2016 - 11.2016
Kitchen Member
McDonald's
05.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Douglas MacArthur Senior High School