Kevin Kerekes
Mendota,IL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Filler
UNFI
Oglesby, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
- Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.
- Safeguarded products in storage to protect from spills and damages
- Picked and packed order items.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
Vice President
Precious Ferals Sanctuary Inc.
Mendota, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Handles the daily maintenance of facilities.
- Practices Trap-Neuter-Return and Transports cats to and from appointments.
- Skilled worker who builds homes and feeding stations for animals in need.
Receiving Associate
Petsmart D.C.
Ottawa, IL
12.2010 - 08.2023
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Recorded regular progress and issues with products.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Lead Line Cook
Norway Store
Sheridan, IL
04.2009 - 06.2021
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
Education
GED -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL08.2011
Skills
- Palletizer safety
- Product numbering
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality control
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teambuilding
- Problem-Solving
- Manhattan Software Proficiency
- Spoilage prevention
- Food processing
- Plates presentation
- Kitchen organization
- Food assembly
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient preparation
- Portioning
- Food rotation
- Garnishing
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Ingredients measuring
- Menu planning
- Supply Management
- Cooking
- Vendor liaison
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Deep frying
- Kitchen equipment sanitation
- Grill management
- Efficient multitasking
- Food inspection
Timeline
Order Filler
UNFI
07.2023 - Current
Vice President
Precious Ferals Sanctuary Inc.
08.2020 - Current
Receiving Associate
Petsmart D.C.
12.2010 - 08.2023
Lead Line Cook
Norway Store
04.2009 - 06.2021
GED -
Illinois Valley Community College