Tony Carruthers
Chicago,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Advantage Solutions
Milwaukee, WI
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport goods within warehouse facilities.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance and accuracy prior to storage.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained organized storage areas, ensuring safe and accessible product retrieval for order fulfillment.
- Stocking and Shipping and Receiving also loaded and unloaded product loads off company semi trucks
- Lifted products and pallets 80lbs with ease
Retail Merchandiser
SAS
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales performance.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments to ensure stock availability and optimal product placement.
- Collaborated with store management to align promotional displays with marketing initiatives.
- Trained new team members on merchandising standards and product knowledge for improved efficiency.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques that resulted in improved customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated seasonal merchandise transitions, ensuring timely updates and compliance with brand guidelines.
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
- Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
- Developed creative solutions for unique visual challenges within limited display spaces while adhering to corporate guidelines.
- Streamlined inventory management with accurate tracking and timely reordering of products.
Meat Cutter
Meijer
Schererville, IN
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated band saws and slicing machines to cut meat products precisely.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking meat stock levels and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Trained new staff on proper cutting techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient workflows to enhance productivity in meat preparation area.
- Monitored product quality, ensuring freshness and adherence to company standards.
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and recommendations effectively.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
Warehouse Associate
Midland Metal Manufacturing
Hammond, IN
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated pallet jacks to move materials efficiently within warehouse and some forklift
- Conducted inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels and availability.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring proper handling of materials.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet daily goals.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations to minimize workplace hazards.
- Packaged products for shipment, adhering to quality control standards.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
Construction Worker
Aquascapes Pools & Spas
Downers Grove, IL
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in pool and spa installations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines met client expectations.
- Maintained safety protocols while performing tasks on-site to minimize accidents.
- Assisted in the assembly of pool structures, ensuring quality control standards were upheld.
- Conducted site clean-up and organization to promote efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowen High School
Chicago, IL05.2012
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Sorting and labeling
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Team collaboration
- Pallet jack handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse organization
- Material loading and unloading
- Punctual and dependable
- Unpacking merchandise
- Receiving and processing shipments
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory management
- Materials handling and transport
- Data entry
- Safety protocols
- Forklift operation
- Basic mathematics
- Assembly and production
- Order preparation
- Inventory tracking
- Quality control
- Safety training
- Health and safety regulations
- Shipment palletization
- Equipment operation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Delivery scheduling
- Microsoft Excel
- Damage reports
- Deadline adherence
- Microsoft outlook
- Rigid packaging
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Advantage Solutions
10.2025 - 01.2026
Retail Merchandiser
SAS
03.2025 - 01.2026
Meat Cutter
Meijer
07.2024 - 12.2024
Construction Worker
Aquascapes Pools & Spas
05.2023 - 10.2023
Warehouse Associate
Midland Metal Manufacturing
04.2021 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Bowen High School