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Justin Ratliff

Memphis,TN

Summary

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. Adept at stocking and arranging merchandise in high-volume grocery establishments. Positive and outgoing team professional with team-player mentality.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stock Associate

Family Dollar
Memphis, TN
02.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with customers to answer questions.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Maintained current and accurate inventory with cycle counts and audits.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
  • Replenished items to maintain stock availability.

Reach Truck Operator

McKesson
Memphis, TN
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
  • Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.
  • Performed cycle counts to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.
  • Transported offloaded inventory to proper storage area in warehouse.
  • Selected and transported items using forklift to complete customer orders.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers and trucks using picker and reach truck.
  • Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
  • Sorted, organized and stacked items in warehouse.
  • Collaborated with peers to complete tasks quickly.

Jam Clear/Learning Ambassador

Amazon
Memphis, TN
05.2020 - 05.2023
  • Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Tutored students one-on-one to help progress through program.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Monitored students in use and care of classroom equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests and abilities of individual students.

Forklift Operator

Cummins
Memphis, TN
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.

Machine Operator

View Glass Company
Memphis, TN
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.

Machine Operator

Smucker's
Memphis, TN
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.

Breath Saver Press Operator

Hershey's
Memphis, TN
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Demonstrated product and layout execution to associates, following food safety standards and sanitation guidelines.
  • Implemented techniques for pastry production to exercise portion control and maintain food costs.
  • Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces.
  • Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
  • Used care in loading molds to keep materials properly positioned.
  • Used air hoses and swabs to clean compression chambers, arbors and molds.
  • Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Rotated and organized stock in refrigerator and freezer to minimize waste.
  • Monitored and ordered supplies and baking ingredient stock items such as flour and sugar.

Twizzler Bites Cook

Hershey's
Memphis, TN
10.2013 - 07.2017
  • Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
  • Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
  • Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during manufacturing process.
  • Assessed and corrected jams in equipment.
  • Monitored product flow through feed conveyor.
  • Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
  • Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

Gum Operator

Hershey's
Memphis, TN
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
  • Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.

Material Handler

Fedex Hub
Memphis, TN
11.2008 - 08.2010
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
  • Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
  • Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
  • Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
  • Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.

Cook's Assistant

Sonics Drive In
Memphis, TN
06.2008 - 10.2009
  • Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
  • Monitored work areas, serving lines and eating areas to verify safe food preparation and service environment.
  • Contributed to menu creation through development of new or seasonal product ideas and recipes.

Grocery Stocker

Kroger
Memphis, TN
06.2008 - 02.2009
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
  • Pushed carts and loaded customer purchases into vehicles.
  • Maintained current and accurate inventory with cycle counts and audits.
  • Processed payments and bagged items for customer check out.
  • Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.

Education

Computer Service Technician - Computer And Information Sciences

Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps
Memphis, TN
09.2007

High School Diploma -

Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps
Memphis, TN
05.2006

Skills

  • Product Displays
  • Safety Methods
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Entry
  • Equipment Maintenance

Certification

Twizzlers
  • Certified Computer Technician, [Computer service Technicians] - 2007

Timeline

Reach Truck Operator

McKesson
05.2023 - 12.2023

Stock Associate

Family Dollar
02.2023 - Current

Jam Clear/Learning Ambassador

Amazon
05.2020 - 05.2023

Forklift Operator

Cummins
04.2020 - 07.2020

Machine Operator

View Glass Company
10.2018 - 04.2020

Machine Operator

Smucker's
02.2018 - 10.2018

Breath Saver Press Operator

Hershey's
07.2017 - 02.2018

Twizzler Bites Cook

Hershey's
10.2013 - 07.2017

Gum Operator

Hershey's
08.2010 - 02.2011

Material Handler

Fedex Hub
11.2008 - 08.2010

Cook's Assistant

Sonics Drive In
06.2008 - 10.2009

Grocery Stocker

Kroger
06.2008 - 02.2009

Computer Service Technician - Computer And Information Sciences

Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps

High School Diploma -

Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps

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