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Shadena Mckenith

PepsiCo
Newark,NJ
Shadena Mckenith

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Minimum Desired Compensation

$45000/yr
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Dependable and hardworking professional with experience in merchandising, warehouse operations, order picking, and fast-paced work environments. Skilled in stocking and organizing products, maintaining inventory accuracy, following schedules and instructions, and providing excellent customer service. Strong ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and build positive relationships with customers. Safety-conscious, reliable, and motivated to provide quality service while helping drive sales and maintain well-organized product displays.

Work History

Merchandiser

1 Year 1 Month
PepsiCo | 09.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
  • Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.
  • Improved product visibility by strategically organizing merchandise on showroom floors.
  • Enhanced customer shopping experience with meticulous attention to product placement and accessibility.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

Warehouse Worker

3 Years 9 Months
Target flow center | 10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency across shifts.
  • Monitored stock levels, restocking shelves to optimize product availability for customers.
  • Assisted in organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work environment according to safety standards.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
  • Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.

Order Selector/picker

2 Months
Wakefern Food Corporation | 08.2020 - 10.2020

Order Selector/Picker

  • Selected and picked customer orders accurately and efficiently using handheld scanners and warehouse equipment.
  • Read and followed pick lists, work instructions, and safety procedures to ensure orders were completed correctly.
  • Pulled, sorted, packed, and prepared products for shipment or delivery.
  • Verified product quantities, item numbers, and order accuracy before staging orders.
  • Operated pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained an organized and clean work area while following company safety standards.
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and accuracy goals.
  • Communicated with team members and supervisors to resolve order or inventory issues.
  • Assisted with loading, unloading, and staging products as needed.

Fourstep Work Cell Operator

2 Years
Arconic (Alcoa) | 01.2018 - 01.2020
  • 1. Inspecting
  • 2. Measured the walls on the parts
  • 3. Belting, stoning, and buffing operations to remove visual imperfections
  • 4. Responsible for visual integrity & gaging &repair of pitch, chord width, & trailing edge thickness
  • 5. Verifying routers are correct before starting the job
  • 6. Operates sandblast,tumbling, vibratory or rem equipment to clean metal
  • 7. Castings of scale,foreign material and discoloration to produce a smooth casting
  • Operated machinery and equipment for assembly line processes, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintained accurate records of production metrics and inventory levels for management review.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced waste in work cell operations.
  • Monitored compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment for all personnel.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining a high level of product quality assurance within the work cell operation.
  • Developed troubleshooting skills to quickly resolve issues that caused machine malfunctions or operational delays.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased output and reduced waste in the work cell.

Warehouse Associate

3 Years 3 Months
Amazon fresh | 09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move products within warehouse environment.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize storage solutions, maximizing available space in the facility.
  • 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.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40 pounds.

Education

High school diploma

West Kinney adult alternative | Newark, NJ | 12-1999

Skills

Packaging
Logistics
Merchandising
Order picking
Warehouse experience
Warehouse distribution
Pallet jack
RF scanner
Quality inspection
Manufacturing
Computer literacy
English
Quality Assurance
Basic math
Order Picker
Customer service

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

Work style: Reliability — Proficient, February 2022, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work, Full results: Proficient, Workplace safety — Completed, February 2022, Using safe practices at work, Full results: Completed, Attention to detail — Completed, February 2022, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information, Full results: Completed, Forklift safety — Completed, February 2022, Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation, Full results: Completed, Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Timeline

Merchandiser

PepsiCo
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Warehouse Worker

Target flow center
10.2020 - 07.2024Read More

Order Selector/picker

Wakefern Food Corporation
08.2020 - 10.2020Read More

Fourstep Work Cell Operator

Arconic (Alcoa)
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More

Warehouse Associate

Amazon fresh
09.2015 - 12.2018Read More

West Kinney adult alternative

High school diploma
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Shadena Mckenith