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Richard Prentis

petersburg

Summary

Dynamic Fresh Produce Associate with proven expertise in inventory management and food safety compliance at Walmart. Adept at performing visual inspections and maintaining optimal storage conditions, ensuring high-quality produce for customers. Recognized for exceptional customer assistance and commitment to cleanliness, contributing to a positive shopping experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Fresh Produce Associate

Walmart
Chester
09.2019 - Current
  • Performed visual inspections on all incoming shipments of fresh produce prior to unloading them into the STORE.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate produce items according to their needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store, including the produce section.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to discuss new procedures or protocols related to fresh produce handling.
  • Tracked inventory levels and placed orders as needed for replenishment of supplies.
  • Maintained temperature logs to ensure optimal storage conditions for produce items.
  • Provided assistance with special requests from customers related to product availability or substitutions.
  • Monitored expiration dates on perishable goods and removed them as necessary.
  • Organized and stocked shelves with fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Cleaned, sanitized, and organized work areas throughout the day.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of nutritional value of various types of produce when answering customer inquiries.
  • Followed proper labeling standards when stocking shelves with fresh produce items.
  • Adhered to food safety guidelines while preparing and packaging produce items for sale.
  • Conducted pricing updates on a daily basis to ensure accuracy of shelf tags.
  • Ensured all expired products were removed from shelves in a timely manner.
  • Inspected incoming shipments of produce for quality assurance purposes.

Stocking Associate

Walmart
Chester
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted customers in locating products on the shelf or in the backroom.
  • Assisted customers with carrying large purchases out of the store.
  • Ensured all products were correctly priced and tagged before stocking shelves.
  • Replenished supplies such as bags, boxes, and tissue paper, as needed throughout the day.
  • Checked expiration dates on perishable items to ensure freshness.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding courteously to inquiries.
  • Operated forklift safely and efficiently to move stock between locations within the store.
  • Organized backroom areas, ensuring all items were properly stored and labeled.
  • Performed inventory counts of merchandise on a regular basis.
  • Rotated stock from older to newer product when necessary to ensure quality control standards.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage prior to restocking shelves.
  • Monitored stock levels throughout the day and notified management when additional product was required.
  • Inspected items received for damage or other issues.
  • Arranged product on shelves following merchandising guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Petersburg, VA
06-2008

Skills

  • Fresh produce handling
  • Inventory management
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Customer assistance
  • Food safety compliance
  • Visual inspection

Timeline

Fresh Produce Associate

Walmart
09.2019 - Current

Stocking Associate

Walmart
09.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

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