Keith Nelmes
McAdoo,PA
Summary
Diligent, self-motivated, energetic individual who is committed to high-quality department operations. Effective at multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Persevering to overcome unexpected challenges. Successful at collaborating with team and department managers. Technically-savvy with good inspection, critical thinking and organizational skills focused on promoting a safe work environment for all personnel.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving & Warehouse Lead
E.S. Kluft & Company
12.2019 - Current
- Makes key decisions regarding unloading, staging and replenishment
- Coordinates with purchasing department to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding overstocks or shortages that could impact operations.
- Primarily involved in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Reports quality and quantity discrepancies on all inbound freight
- Maintains a positive attitude under pressure
- Manage a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Manage day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Load, unload, and sort cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborate with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Double check records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Optimize space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Complete inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Supervise inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Keep warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Review order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
Lead Sanitation Technician
Otis Spunkmeyer / Aryzta LLC
09.2013 - 11.2019
- Extensive knowledge of department responsibilities including: plant shut-down procedures, machinery and equipment operation, start-up procedures, pre-op inspections, environmental swabs
- Experience in leading new hire training and frequent employee training on various tasks, machinery and equipment.
- Communicate, coordinate and support various outside contractors, vendors and visitors.
- Extensive forklift and equipment experience. Forklift certified.
- Support and coordinates daily tasks and assignments within department.
- Reviewed and collaborate with manager regarding schedules and weekend down tasks concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Store chemicals and maintain logs in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained necessary level of communications between department managers, co-workers and shifts.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Organized work to meet demanding sanitation or production goals.
Meat Cutter
Heritage LLC
10.2009 - 09.2013
- Primarily cutting, grinding and preparing fresh meat for the self-serve meat case. Duties include inventory management, upkeep of equipment. Insuring proper cleaning and sanitation procedures being followed.
- Ordered supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Receive, inspect meat and goods upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
- Cut, trim, bone, tie and grind meats such as beef, pork, poultry and fish to prepare meat in cooking/appealing form.
- Ordered and received products under direction of Meat Manager to maintain high quality and proper quantity.
- Fostered a positive working environment within the meat department by demonstrating respectful, professional behavior and open communication with coworkers.
- Assisted in increasing sales by maintaining a well-stocked and visually appealing meat department.
- Improved efficiency with accurate pricing, labeling, and signage for meat products.
- Assisted in maintaining store-wide cleanliness standards by ensuring the meat department was clean, organized, and free of debris or spills.
- Supported cost reduction efforts by identifying areas of potential loss due to spoilage or shrinkage within the meat department.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazleton Area High School
Hazle Township, PA2006
Skills
- Profound Leadership
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Equipment Operation
- Safety And Compliance
- Self-motivated Disciplined
- Leads by example
- Inventory Oversight
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and/or time constraints
- Reliability
Objective
Exceptional leader looking to secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Timeline
Receiving & Warehouse Lead
E.S. Kluft & Company
12.2019 - Current
Lead Sanitation Technician
Otis Spunkmeyer / Aryzta LLC
09.2013 - 11.2019
Meat Cutter
Heritage LLC
10.2009 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Hazleton Area High School
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