Teresa Finchis
Summary
Detail-oriented leader with a strong background in inventory management and forklift operations. Known for upholding safety protocols and ensuring compliance with health regulations, ready to drive operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
Grenada, MS
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised 3rd shift staff to ensure efficient restaurant operations.
- Enforced health and safety regulations to maintain a clean work environment.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints to enhance dining experience.
- Encouraged a positive work environment by recognizing employee achievements and initiatives.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
Forklift Operator
FedEx
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport packages within the warehouse environment.
- Conducted daily safety checks on equipment before operation.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Owner/Manager in Charge
Ringo's Package Store
Winona, Ms
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Managed daily operations and coordinated staff schedules for smooth workflow.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring supply levels met customer demand.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Fostered positive relationships with vendors to ensure reliable product supply chains.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Forklift Operator
Snyder's-Lance
Franklin, Wisconsin
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Operated forklifts to transport packages within the warehouse environment.
- Conducted daily safety checks on equipment before operation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Stacked pallets securely for optimal space utilization in storage areas.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Education
Diploma in Culinary Operations - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
10-2025
Skills
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Quality control
- Forklift operation
- Data entry
- Equipment maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Vehicle inspection
- High rack storage
- Pallet jack operation
- Truck loading and unloading
Education and Training
other
Timeline
3rd Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
FedEx
11.2023 - 09.2024
Owner/Manager in Charge
Ringo's Package Store
02.2019 - 11.2023
Forklift Operator
Snyder's-Lance
09.2012 - 01.2019
Diploma in Culinary Operations - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts