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Keith Lafferty

Pearl,MS

Summary

Forklift Operator and Meat Department Manager with extensive experience at Costco Wholesale Corp and Piggly Wiggly Supermarket. Proven expertise in employee development and equipment inspections, leading to enhanced inventory accuracy and staff performance. Demonstrates strong skills in cutting techniques and palletizing, driving operational efficiency. Successfully coordinated schedules and managed supply chains to ensure consistent quality product delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Costco Wholesale Corp
Ridgeland, MS
09.2017 - Current
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

Meat Cutter

Costco Wholesale Corp
Ridgeland, MISSISSIPPI
03.2017 - Current
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
  • Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
  • Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
  • Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
  • Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
  • Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.

Meat Department Manager

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Cairo, GA
06.2013 - 03.2017
  • Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
  • Provided training for new employees on proper meat cutting techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
  • Established relationships with local vendors for fresh produce delivery.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Performed waste minimization, saleable yield and predictive costing methods for meat department.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge, GA
05-1999

Skills

  • Equipment inspections
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Cutting techniques
  • Employee development
  • Schedule coordination
  • Ordering supplies
  • Palletizing
  • 20 yrs Management Experience

Certification

  • Servsafe
  • Forklift Certification

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2017 - Current

Meat Cutter

Costco Wholesale Corp
03.2017 - Current

Meat Department Manager

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
06.2013 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Bainbridge High School

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