Natasha Woods
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Proven skills in receiving, moving and stocking merchandise. Efficient, accurate, and hardworking team player knowledgeable about grocery stocking and rotation procedures. Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.
Hardworking Stocker experienced in operating forklift and palletizer to move products between trucks, storage areas and sales floor locations. Offering solid customer service background and strong attention to detail. Commended for maintaining accurate inventory counts.
Motivated professional with top-notch customer relations skills and understanding of successful merchandising. Skilled in labeling, shelving and organizing items. Offering several years of related experience and proven success the field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stocker
Walmart
Tupelo, Ms
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
Packer, worked n shipping and cover beds
Independent Furniture Supply
Tupelo, Ms
06.2016 - 01.2025
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments in order to coordinate efficient workflow processes.
- Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.
- Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
- Calculated dimensions of packages prior to shipment.
- Unloaded and loaded trucks with merchandise for distribution.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Assembled cardboard boxes according to customer specifications.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times during loading and unloading operations.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
- Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures.
- Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed.
- Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
- Checked stock levels on a daily basis to ensure availability of items for shipment.
- Maintained records of shipments, returns, and damages.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
- Assembled cartons, crates, and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Weighed or counted items for distribution to conform to company standards.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Utilized hand tools and equipment for efficient packing and sealing of goods.
- Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Adhered to product safety and hygiene guidelines for health and regulatory compliance.
- Reported safety or workflow concerns to leadership for further investigation.
- Operated machinery for wrapping, boxing, and labeling products.
- Communicated with customer service representatives to resolve packing-related issues.
- Conducted routine maintenance on packing equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Inspected items for damage or defects prior to packing to ensure quality control.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory packed and materials used.
- Ensured work area was clean and organized, adhering to safety regulations.
- Transferred packaged product from packaging to recipient or stock.
- Cleaned containers, supplies or work areas using cleaning solutions.
Cashier,stocker
VF Outlet
Tupelo, Mississippi
03.2006 - 07.2017
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
Machine Operator,
Okin American
Tupelo
04.2011 - 12.2016
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Executed field service on water main and hydrant repairs, valve maintenance, and water meter change-outs.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
Gluer
Foamex
Verona, Ms
08.2002 - 04.2010
- Recorded production data such as quantity produced, scrap rate, and cycle time information accurately.
- Operate hoists or other lifting devices to move heavy objects as necessary.
- Record production data such as number of pieces produced, waste levels.
- Perform routine maintenance on gluing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure that all materials used in the gluing process meet quality standards set by the company.
- Keep accurate records of inventory levels of supplies used in the gluing process.
- Train new employees in the use of gluing machines and related processes.
- Maintain a clean work environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Clean gluing surfaces regularly with solvents or other cleaning agents.
Machine Operator, packer
Precision food
Tupelo, Mississippi
06.1998 - 07.1999
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Adhered strictly to standard operating procedures while operating machinery.
- Checked labels against orders prior to placing them onto packages for accuracy.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance tasks on production equipment to maintain peak performance levels.
- Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers to make minor repairs or adjustments on machines as needed.
- Loaded materials into production machinery and adjusted settings as necessary to meet specifications.
- Stacked filled boxes on pallets according to company guidelines for shipping purposes.
- Ensured work area was clean and organized throughout shift by following 5S standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about any changes made during the course of a job run.
- Monitored production equipment and reported any malfunctions or needed repairs to maintenance staff.
- Troubleshot issues with machinery that caused delays in the packing process, making adjustments when possible or notifying supervisors if further action was required.
- Accurately operated and monitored a variety of packing machines to ensure proper packaging of product.
- Adjusted machine settings in accordance with instructions from supervisors or customers' requirements.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of machine components before beginning each shift.
- Provided input during meetings regarding ways to improve the overall packing process.
- Recorded daily metrics regarding machine uptime and downtime, as well as the number of boxes packed per hour for reporting purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime, and other data points.
- Operated semi-automated printing, bindery, and cutting machines.
- Maintained detailed production log identifying materials used, wastage and rejects.
- Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
- Reported defective materials to department supervisors for immediate remediation.
- Collaborated with lead operators and managers to accomplish smooth product changeovers with minimal downtime and wastage.
- Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
- Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
- Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
Education
Tupelo High School
Tupelo , MsSkills
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Product merchandising
- Stock organization
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Loss prevention
- Clear communication
- Safety methods
- Product labeling
- Product organization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Display assembly
- Able to lift 70 lbs
Timeline
Stocker
Walmart
02.2025 - 08.2025
Packer, worked n shipping and cover beds
Independent Furniture Supply
06.2016 - 01.2025
Machine Operator,
Okin American
04.2011 - 12.2016
Cashier,stocker
VF Outlet
03.2006 - 07.2017
Gluer
Foamex
08.2002 - 04.2010
Machine Operator, packer
Precision food
06.1998 - 07.1999
Tupelo High School