Justin Kuzma
Carlisle,Pennsylvania
Summary
I'm a Proactive Warehouse Associate recognized for over 6 years of hands-on experience in shipping and receiving freight and picking and pulling stock. Dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Eagerness to always learn more and strive to consistently push myself to reach goals i set for myself. I'm a energetic individual equipped to work hard in a fast paced, constantly changing environment. With knowledge in Microsoft, YMS (Yard Management System) and many other aspects of a warehouse setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Giant Distribution
Carlisle, United States
05.2016 - Current
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes using a RF scan gun to update system.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, trailers or other transport vehicles
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking and labeling orders by routes and dock doors.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Moved products using forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
Dock Worker
UPS Freight
Mechanicsburg, PA
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Store Associate
Home Depot
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Dietary
Chapel Pointe
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments and tray card.
Shift Leader/server/cook
Red Robin
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
- Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Roseville, CA06.2009
Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Reliable and Responsible
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Warehouse Coordination and Support
- Shipping and Receiving
- Critical Thinking
- Honesty and Integrity
- Shipping Procedures
- Forklift Operation
- Merchandise Retrieval and Distribution
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Giant Distribution
05.2016 - Current
Dock Worker
UPS Freight
02.2015 - 04.2016
Store Associate
Home Depot
05.2014 - 05.2015
Dietary
Chapel Pointe
05.2011 - 05.2014
Shift Leader/server/cook
Red Robin
05.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Independence High School