Justin Elford
Owosso,MI
Summary
Proven inventory control specialist with a track record of enhancing order fulfillment processes at Cencora. Skilled in teamwork and collaboration, consistently ensuring efficient stock replenishment and cycle counting. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to achieving company goals. Reliable Warehouse associate with 11 years of experience shipping, receiving and inventory operations. Dedicated to accurate record-keeping, worksite safety, and timely issue resolution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Clerk
Cencora
10.2022 - Current
- Complete physical inventory counts daily, research and fix discrepancies.
- Pull recall product from inventory and return to vendor.
- Processed product damaged in transit, contact and return items to vendors for credit.
- Morgue damaged and expired product. Put away products in morgue area and return products to vendors.
Stocking Associate
Cencora
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Put away product in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and other equipment to move and put away materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Receiving Associate
Cencora
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Broke down pallets and verified quantities and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Put away shipment materials to and from designated areas using cherry pickers and reach truck.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces to be morgued.
Order Filler
Cencora
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Electronics Associate
Walmart
10.2009 - 01.2014
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
- Applied knowledge of electronics products to educate prospects and customers.
Shift Lead
Game Crazy
09.2007 - 02.2009
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Warehouse Worker
Davis Cartage Co.
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Loaded, unloaded, trucks and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owosso High School
Owosso, MI06.2005
Skills
- Order picking
- Storage Organization
- Forklift Operation
- Microsoft Office
- Cycle counting
- Inventory Tracking
- Inventory Control
- Order Fulfillment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Stock replenishment
Timeline
Inventory Clerk
Cencora
10.2022 - Current
Stocking Associate
Cencora
08.2019 - 09.2022
Receiving Associate
Cencora
05.2016 - 08.2019
Order Filler
Cencora
01.2014 - 05.2016
Electronics Associate
Walmart
10.2009 - 01.2014
Shift Lead
Game Crazy
09.2007 - 02.2009
Warehouse Worker
Davis Cartage Co.
10.2004 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Owosso High School