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Julius Smith

Julius Smith

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Safeway Food Stores, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance product availability through efficient stocking and organization. Skilled in operating pallet jacks and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while fostering strong team collaboration.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Crew Lead

Safeway Food Stores
10.2002 - 05.2025
  • Supervised team members to ensure efficient overnight stocking and inventory management.
  • Monitored stock levels, communicated shortages, and facilitated timely replenishment of merchandise.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on perishable items to maintain store standards.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with daytime staff, ensuring smooth transition between shifts and continuity in operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding security measures during after-hours operations.
  • Managed nightly restocking efforts, guaranteeing product availability for the following day''s sales.
  • Trained new night crew members on store policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize their performance.
  • Established clear communication channels among night crew members, fostering a cohesive team environment.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.
  • Inspected inventory to identify shortages and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Meat Packer

Farm and Home Foods Llc.
01.2001 - 09.2002
  • Operated packing machinery to ensure efficient product packaging.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workspace.
  • Learned proper handling techniques for various meat products.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve packing skills and safety knowledge.
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
  • Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations during all aspects of meat handling, cutting, and packaging processes.
  • Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
  • Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
  • Inspected equipment, checking for proper functioning and safety.
  • Operated grinders, mincers and other equipment to process meat, poultry and fish.
  • Unloaded meat and poultry from delivery trucks to sort and prepare for trimming

Night Crew Stocker

Frys Food Store
02.1994 - 04.2000
  • Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and organization.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and restocking as needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of nightly stocking tasks.
  • Monitored expiration dates on products to support quality control initiatives.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks safely to move merchandise throughout the store.
  • Participated in training new team members on stocking procedures and store layout.
  • Maximized shelf space utilization by strategically organizing products based on sales data and customer preferences.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse responsibilities including cashiering, customer service, or floor supervision when required.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and procedures.
  • Enhanced store appearance with meticulous organization and arrangement of merchandise displays.

Education

None - None

Sunnyslope High School
Phoenix, AZ
1995

Skills

  • Work independently
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • Cleanliness
  • Shelf stocking
  • Heavy lifting
  • Label reading
  • Stock rotation
  • Efficient unloading
  • Pallet jack use
  • Maintain displays
  • Cleaning
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Inventory counts
  • Unloading trucks

    • Equipment operation

Timeline

Night Crew Lead

Safeway Food Stores
10.2002 - 05.2025

Meat Packer

Farm and Home Foods Llc.
01.2001 - 09.2002

Night Crew Stocker

Frys Food Store
02.1994 - 04.2000

None - None

Sunnyslope High School

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