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Noah Cowand

Lead Stocker
Cherryville,NC

Summary

At Food Lion, as a Lead Stocker, I spearheaded team efforts to enhance workplace safety and efficiency, achieving significant shrinkage reduction. My expertise in stock organization and motivational skills fostered a high-performing team, adept at meeting stringent deadlines through effective task delegation and workload prioritization. Diligent and reliable stocker successful at handling high-volume, physically-challenging work, standing for long periods and moving with ease. Excellent physical stamina, teamwork capabilities and communication skills. Dedicated to surpassing production goals and maximizing customer satisfaction every day. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Stocker

Food Lion
Cherryville, North Carolina
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained a safe working environment through diligent adherence to workplace safety guidelines and incident reporting procedures.
  • Facilitated seamless store openings and closures by efficiently coordinating team members'' tasks and ensuring all necessary preparations were completed on time.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations through consistent monitoring and enforcement of proper product handling practices.
  • Minimized shrinkage by conducting regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions swiftly.
  • Managed an organized backroom area that facilitated quick identification of items needed for restocking or customer inquiries.
  • Improved employee performance by providing comprehensive training on effective stocking methods and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop strategies for maximizing space utilization in the stockroom and on the sales floor.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to enhance individual growth and maintain a high-performing team.
  • Coordinated schedules and workload distribution among team members, resulting in balanced workloads and increased overall efficiency.
  • Supervised stock crew associates in daily replenishment, storage management and merchandising.
  • Coordinated assignments to keep workspaces clean and organized.
  • 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.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Managed 5 to 7 people daily.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Gaston College
Dallas, NC
08.2022 - 05.2024

Skills

Workplace Cleanliness

Stock Rotation

Motivational Skills

Pallet Jack Operation

Stock organization

Workload prioritization

Deadline-oriented

Task Delegation

Product placement

Timeline

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Gaston College
08.2022 - 05.2024

Lead Stocker

Food Lion
05.2021 - Current
Noah CowandLead Stocker