Zach Gard
SPRINGFIELD,OH
Summary
Offering positive attitude and readiness to learn and grow in any setting. Brings basic understanding of inventory control and safe material handling practices, coupled with strong organizational and problem solving skills. Ready to use and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills in desired roles.
Resourceful and able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees, and customers satisfied with fast, accurate solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Aldi Inc.
4400 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45502
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport goods within warehouse.
- Managed inventory levels through regular stock audits and system updates.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented best practices for order picking, reducing processing times significantly.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product integrity during handling.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
- Followed good housekeeping practices to keep dock, staging area and storage spaces clean and safe.
- Worked professionally with team members and across departments to meet demands of high-volume environment.
- Upheld company standards for quality, performance and accuracy across outbound operations.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to OSHA safety guidelines at all times.
- Balanced loads and secured items for safe and damage-free transport to destinations.
- Followed safe handling processes for different types of loads and materials.
- Used correct, safe processes for operating material handling forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Stocker Associate
Rural King
1476 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Selected by general and warehouse managers to tackle special projects, expediting stock implementation during shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ohio Virtual Academy
1690 Woodlands Dr Maumee, OH06-2022
Skills
- Product Sales and Promotion
- Heavy Lifting
- Serve Customers
- Light Housekeeping
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Handheld scanner operation
- Flexible scheduling
- Efficient multitasking
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Forklift operation
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Aldi Inc.
08.2023 - 06.2026
Stocker Associate
Rural King
09.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Ohio Virtual Academy