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Ron Melanson

147 Hemlock Dr. Upper Tantallon,NS

Summary

Alert Receiving Associate with extensive knowledge of warehouse organization and safety. Committed to high-quality department operations with strong knowledge of shipping documents and quality assurance protocols. Successful at collaborating with other team members to facilitate scheduling and accurate inventory management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Smalls Picker

Payzant Home Hardware and Building Centre
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Sorted and organized merchandise for optimal storage and retrieval.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline picking processes and reduce errors.
  • Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Displayed excellent attention to detail, ensuring all orders were picked and prepared accurately according to customer specifications.
  • Utilized equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks proficiently, speeding up the picking process without compromising safety standards.

Shipping/Receiving/Sales Associate

Freedom Cycle/Ralleye Motoplex
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and product availability.
  • Demonstrated product knowledge, educating customers on features and benefits of merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize store layout for improved customer experience.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for register operations.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Audited incoming shipments for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in received goods.
  • Utilized inventory management systems to track and document stock levels.
  • Implemented streamlined processes for receiving and storing materials.
  • Optimized workflow efficiencies by reorganizing storage layouts for better accessibility.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Coordinated intake of up to 10 large shipments per day.

Distribution Specialist

Pierceys Buildrite Centres / RONA Inc
08.2009 - 11.2014
  • Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments to optimize distribution efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocks and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational workflows and reduced delays.
  • Trained new team members on best practices for inventory management and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve logistics issues and improve service delivery.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
  • Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
  • Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
  • Processed and restocked returns.
  • Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
  • Uncovered and resolved errors with minimal oversight.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sackville High School
Lower Sackville, NS

Skills

  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse organization
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Stock rotation
  • Shipping procedures
  • Product inspection
  • Shipment coordination
  • Paperwork processing
  • Barcode scanning
  • Package inspection
  • Product handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Warehouse safety
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Martial Arts
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Yoga
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • Drone Piloting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
  • Design and Build Websites
  • Coding and Programming
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Cooking
  • Baking

Timeline

Smalls Picker

Payzant Home Hardware and Building Centre
05.2023 - 04.2025

Shipping/Receiving/Sales Associate

Freedom Cycle/Ralleye Motoplex
07.2022 - 04.2023

Distribution Specialist

Pierceys Buildrite Centres / RONA Inc
08.2009 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Sackville High School

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