Noah burgess
baton rouge,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented stocker skilled in team collaboration and workplace safety. Successfully streamlined stocking processes, reduced waste, and maintained high cleanliness standards, contributing to a positive shopping experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Stocker
Rouses Market
09.2025 - Current
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper stocking techniques, enhancing overall team performance.
- Streamlined product restocking processes for increased efficiency and reduced time spent on tasks.
- Supported a safe shopping environment by promptly addressing spills or hazards and reporting potential safety concerns to management.
- Expedited the receiving process of new shipment arrivals through efficient unloading, sorting, and staging tasks.
- Sustained a visually appealing store environment by adhering to company guidelines for merchandise presentation and signage placement.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Assisted in inventory management, performing regular audits to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Reduced out-of-stock instances through diligent monitoring of inventory levels and timely restocking efforts.
- Contributed to store''s overall sales goals by effectively merchandising products to attract customers'' attention.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- 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.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
Kitchen Cook
Red Zeppelin Pizza
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation and cooking processes.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills under pressure, resolving issues efficiently while maintaining composed demeanor throughout busy shifts.
- Ensured high-quality dishes by consistently following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
Grocery Stocker
Rouses Market
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Restocked shelves efficiently, ensuring product availability and organization.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in storage areas and sales floors.
- Assisted customers by locating products and providing knowledgeable support.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies to management promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize stocking processes and workflow efficiency.
- Executed planograms accurately, enhancing visual merchandising throughout the store.
- Trained new staff on best practices for stocking and customer service protocols.
- Implemented effective stock rotation methods to minimize spoilage and waste.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Conducted daily inspections of assigned aisles to identify low-inventory items, initiating prompt restocking actions as necessary.
- Contributed to a positive store atmosphere by maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Increased efficiency of backroom operations by organizing incoming shipments for easy access and distribution.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Optimized the use of storage space by consolidating overstock items, creating a more organized backroom area.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Ensured accurate pricing of products through diligent label verification during stocking procedures.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Participated in seasonal resets, rearranging store layouts according to planograms for improved customer navigation experiences.
Kitchen Cook
Red Zeppelin Pizza
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Prepared high-quality pizzas following standardized recipes and customer specifications.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring all tools were maintained and sanitized.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking ingredients to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing kitchen flow.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and food handling techniques.
- Implemented portion control measures to improve consistency and reduce food costs.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure food quality and safety standards were met.
- Developed new menu items based on customer feedback, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
Grocery Stocker
Rouses Market
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained strong product knowledge to better assist customers with their shopping needs and provide accurate information regarding items.
- Facilitated timely product rotation, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Workplace safety
- Physical stamina
- Shelf organization
- Pallet jack operation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Product rotation
- Merchandising techniques
- Pricing and signage updates
- Order fulfillment
- Product labeling skills
- Efficient unloading
- Cleanliness standards
- Reading comprehension
- Quality control
- Sales support
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse organization
- Shelf maintenance
- Product knowledge
- Positive attitude
- Willing to learn
- Customer assistance
- Customer service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- FIFO stocking
- Barcode scanning
- Proficient with planograms and schematics
Timeline
Grocery Stocker
Rouses Market
09.2025 - Current
Kitchen Cook
Red Zeppelin Pizza
04.2025 - 09.2025
Grocery Stocker
Rouses Market
08.2024 - 03.2025
Kitchen Cook
Red Zeppelin Pizza
03.2021 - 07.2024
Grocery Stocker
Rouses Market
03.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Psychology
Baton Rouge Community College