Dustin Davis
Rutherfordton
Summary
Resourceful Produce Team Lead, highly productive in completing tasks efficiently with expertise in inventory management, quality control, and customer service. Specialize in fostering team collaboration, streamlining workflow for peak efficiency, and maintaining high standards of produce presentation. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure smooth operation and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat/Produce Team Lead
Walmart
Forest City
10.2024 - Current
- Trained new employees on proper food safety handling practices for fresh produce.
- Created weekly work schedules for the department staff.
- Tracked inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Directed and supervised team members in the stocking of produce products.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safety procedures while leading tasks such as unloading trucks or stacking pallets of merchandise.
- Oversaw promotions and displays throughout the Produce Department ensuring they were attractive, well-stocked, and accurately priced.
- Reviewed sales data from previous weeks in order to plan promotional activities for upcoming weeks.
- Maintained a clean and organized department by sweeping, mopping, and restocking shelves.
- Monitored production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Monitored stock levels, ordered additional items as needed, and tracked inventory.
- Responded quickly to changes in customer demand by adjusting staffing needs accordingly.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members.
- Developed strategies to ensure efficient and effective product rotation.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly with accurate pricing information.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Performed quality checks on produce, removing damaged or spoiled items promptly.
- Answered shopper questions regarding shelf life and appropriate produce storage.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials, highlighting seasonal or featured produce.
- Tracked sales trends, recommending adjustments to produce orders based on customer demand.
Stocking Associate
Walmart
Forest City
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Assisted customers in locating products on the shelf or in the backroom.
- Assisted customers with carrying large purchases out of the store.
- Performed inventory counts of merchandise on a regular basis.
- Organized backroom areas, ensuring all items were properly stored and labeled.
- Broke down and discarded empty packaging and boxes after stocking products.
- Stocked merchandise by UPC codes and read labels to match.
- Unloaded goods using hand trucks or other equipment to receive merchandise.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Deming
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
- Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
- Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA05-2025
Skills
- Inventory control
- Food safety compliance
- Time management
- Stock rotation
- Task delegation
- Merchandising strategies
- Supply ordering
- Pallet jack operation
- Product knowledge
- Flexible schedule
- Quality inspections
- Strong work ethic
- Retail sales
- Produce quality standards
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Unloading deliveries
- Training and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Written and oral communication
- Temperature monitoring
Certification
- Food safety manger certification
Interests
- Very much enjoy racing, automobiles, and motorcycles
- I enjoy cooking
- Also enjoy photography
- Part time bee keeper as a hobby
- Part of a Mini Cooper club
Affiliations
- Bee keeping
- Cooking
- Automotive maintenance
Timeline
Meat/Produce Team Lead
Walmart
10.2024 - Current
Stocking Associate
Walmart
04.2021 - 10.2024
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
11.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School