Open To Work
Brian Vliegenthart
Gretna
Summary
Efficient Frozen Food Stocker known for high productivity and completing tasks swiftly. Skilled in inventory management, merchandise rotation, and maintaining optimal stock levels to meet customer demands. Understands the importance of temperature control and safety regulations unique to frozen goods handling. Excels with time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Frozen Food Stocker
Foodlion Grocery Store
Gretna
06.2020 - 08.2025
- Stocked frozen food aisles consistently for optimal product availability.
- Monitored temperature controls to ensure product quality and safety.
- Organized products by category to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding frozen food items and promotions.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the frozen food section at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently restock shelves during busy hours.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to identify low stock levels and reorder needs.
- Assisted in loading and unloading merchandise from delivery trucks for quick processing and stocking.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries regarding product availability or location in store.
- Greeted customers promptly upon arrival in the department and answered questions about the selection of available products.
- Inspected pallets of newly delivered frozen food items for any signs of damage prior to stocking them onto shelves.
- Conducted regular price checks on all merchandise in order to maintain accuracy on shelf tags.
- Adhered strictly to health regulations governing safe handling practices for refrigerated and frozen foods.
- Ensured that storage areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Followed safety procedures when handling heavy boxes filled with frozen foods during stocking operations.
- Used hand-held scanners to accurately record incoming shipments of new frozen food items into the system database.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
Meat Department Associate
IGA Supermarket
Neon
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Maintained fresh meat displays according to company standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection and special orders.
- Processed meat products using industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of the meat department area.
- Trained new associates on proper meat handling techniques.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and quality control measures.
- Ordered additional supplies when necessary to maintain adequate levels of inventory.
- Utilized cutting tools safely while preparing custom orders according to customer specifications.
- Operated slicers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare meat for sale.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to departmental guidelines.
- Stocked shelves with fresh meats, ensuring proper storage of products.
- Trained new staff members on store policies, procedures, and job duties.
- Conducted routine inspections of merchandise for expiration dates or other signs of spoilage.
- Rotated stock in accordance with food safety regulations to ensure product freshness.
- Provided customers with accurate product information and advice on selection and preparation of meats.
- Responded quickly to requests from customers regarding special orders or cuts of meat.
- Practiced sanitation procedures by maintaining clean and neat work area.
- Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.
- Maintained product knowledge to respond to customer questions and make suggestions.
- Performed variety of tasks to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Followed approved procedures for receiving, weighing and breaking down products.
- Finished trims on steaks, roasts and chops to prepare for traying.
- Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Miner
Booth enterprises
Dunlow
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Operated heavy machinery to extract minerals safely and efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment was functioning properly.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintaining mining equipment, such as drills, conveyors and pumps.
- Placed blocks and scotches to prevent shifting and movement.
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
- Performing regular maintenance on mining equipment.
- Operating mining machinery to extract coal and other minerals from underground mines.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Applied limestone treatment to mine walls and floor, decreasing risk of accidental explosions.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
- Ran complex machinery to transport and manipulate coal, ore and rock.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained equipment and tracks, walkways and conveyor decking to maintain safe work area.
- Maintained fast-paced schedules by loading materials onto vehicles using loading machine.
- Drove loaded shuttle cars to ramps and moved controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
- Replaced gears and bearings to maintain equipment performance.
Education
Pikeville High
Pikeville, KYSkills
- Temperature control
- Inventory management
- Product organization
- Customer assistance
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance procedures
- Mineral extraction
- Heavy machinery handling
- Food safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Drilling operations
- Drill and torch cutting
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Ventilation management
- Belt maintenance
- Underground coal mining
- Conveyor operation
- Environmental awareness
- Quick learner
- Hardworking
- Roof bolting
- Hydraulic equipment usage
- Continuous miner operation
- Rock bolting proficiency
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Frozen Food Stocker
Foodlion Grocery Store
06.2020 - 08.2025
Meat Department Associate
IGA Supermarket
07.2016 - 02.2020
Miner
Booth enterprises
06.2008 - 05.2011
Pikeville High