Samantha Mejia
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Motivated Warehouse Worker skilled at providing efficiency in shipping and receiving, inspection and storage operations. Handles diverse materials to achieve high-quality packaging standards and reduce risk. Brings related experience and dedication to meet production and quality goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot Distribution Center
Winchester, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
Store Associate
Home Depot
Warrenton, VA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively engaging with shoppers and offering assistance as needed.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Assisted in the preparation of seasonal promotions by setting up displays according to planograms provided by supervisors or corporate offices.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Efficiently managed large volume orders and assisted customers with specific requests ensuring timely delivery and increased satisfaction levels.
- Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Kitchen Cook
Melting Pot Pizza
Front Royal, VA
06.2005 - 10.2013
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, adjusting recipes or cooking methods as needed based on ingredient availability or customer requests.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for fresh, innovative dishes.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Education
Standard High School Diploma -
Warren County High School
Front Royal, VASkills
- Packaging and Labeling
- Lifting and sorting
- Heavy Lifting
- Wrapping and boxing
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Product verification
- Forklift Operations
- Freight Labeling
- Merchandise staging
- Excellent driving record
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot Distribution Center
08.2022 - Current
Store Associate
Home Depot
01.2022 - 08.2022
Kitchen Cook
Melting Pot Pizza
06.2005 - 10.2013
Standard High School Diploma -
Warren County High School