Maria Mata
San Antonio
Summary
Detail-oriented warehouse associate with proven skills in shipping and receiving. Committed to optimizing workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and training new team members to enhance productivity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Warehouse Associate
TJ Maxx Distribution Center
11650 FM 1937, San Antonio, TX 78214
01.2026 - Current
- Trained new associates on safety protocols, equipment operation, and best practices for warehouse efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, enhancing productivity in shipping and receiving processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and prevent downtime in operations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics, ensuring timely product distribution to retail locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Helped maintain a well-organized warehouse by participating in regular housekeeping activities, such as sweeping, dusting, and keeping aisles clear of obstructions.
- Prepared orders for shipment through careful packaging, labeling, and documentation, resulting in minimal returns due to errors or damages.
- Exceeded daily productivity goals through efficient task completion and strong time management skills.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Improved workplace safety by adhering to company policies and procedures while also identifying potential hazards within the warehouse space.
- Safely operated various warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to move products efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks and ensure smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment.
- Efficiently managed high-volume order processing during peak seasons to ensure timely deliveries and satisfied customers.
- In this type of job we go in at 500 am and leave at 5:30pm a 12hour shift, start by getting equipment to work on pallets we need to verify each pallet to company standards like check PO number, matching styles, use common sense to where to send merchandise, like flat, store ready, almost ready to many more. then we do the math to how much work we do each day. I also work none stop we do a log sheet where every minute is counted for, I help other co-workers to the best of my knowledge on any questions they have.
Sales Associate Owner
Self-employeed
432 Northwood Cir, Rockdale, TX 76567
03.2012 - 11.2025
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive repeat business.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and customer preferences.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to enhance product visibility and increase sales volume.
- garage sales and online sales, I woud sale used items online and on garages.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Part Timer, Assistant Manager, Store Manager
Lerner New York and Co
2370 Frontage Rd, Amigo Land Mall, Sunrise Mall
09.1998 - 10.2005
- Led daily operations to ensure store efficiency and exceptional customer service.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and product knowledge.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic merchandising decisions.
- Trained new team members on best practices for customer engagement and support processes.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance metrics.
- Implemented new service protocols that increased operational efficiency and reduced customer wait times.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Education
Hommer Hanna High School
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Medium lifting
- Packaging and labeling
- Shipping and receiving
- Stock control
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jacking
- Warehouse organization
- Picking and packing
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse safety
- Sorting and labeling
- Receiving and processing shipments
- Material loading and unloading
- Cleaning and organizing
- Pallet jacks
- Punctual and dependable
- Unpacking merchandise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
TJ Maxx Distribution Center
01.2026 - Current
Sales Associate Owner
Self-employeed
03.2012 - 11.2025
Part Timer, Assistant Manager, Store Manager
Lerner New York and Co
09.1998 - 10.2005
Hommer Hanna High School