Jacob Ballew
Gastonia
Summary
Focused, adaptable, and diligent worker.
Personable and team-oriented.
Capable of juggling multiple tasks and handling different responsibilities within the workplace.
Able to coordinate with coworkers to ensure smooth workplace flow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Tyson Bros, Inc
Gastonia
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment and shipping.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and organization.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new hires on warehouse procedures and equipment operation.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within the warehouse.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Prepped and boxed/bagged products for sale in the retail center.
- Assisted in preparing meats in our cutting/processing room.
- Assisted in labeling products and stocking the retail center, and provided help in retrieving products for shoppers.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
Busser
Olive Garden
Gastonia
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by clearing tables and resetting for new guests.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages to enhance guest experience.
- Prepared dining room for service by arranging table settings and polishing glassware.
- Assisted with food prep and to-go orders.
- Participated in training new staff to uphold restaurant standards and service quality.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, wine glasses or other bar items as needed.
- Assisted servers with stocking supplies, setting up for service and cleaning duties.
- Expedited food to tables to assist servers during busy periods.
- Performed daily side work such as polishing silverware, folding napkins and restocking condiments.
Busser/Dishwasher
IHOP
Gastonia
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Cleared tables and reset dining areas for next guests.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining room and service areas.
- Handled general restaurant cleaning duties.
- Responded to guest requests to enhance their dining experience.
Education
South Point High School
Belmont, NCSkills
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Customer order accuracy
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Tyson Bros, Inc
09.2021 - Current
Busser
Olive Garden
05.2017 - 09.2021
Busser/Dishwasher
IHOP
04.2016 - 05.2017
South Point High School