Robert Whiley Email & Phone Number

Monroe Township, Nj, Us

New Jersey, United States

Deptford, New Jersey, United States

Glassboro, New Jersey, United States

• Monitored grocery storage areas for cleanliness, neatness and prepared for next shift (i.e. made bales, reclamation, plastic and pallets).• Handled damages or returned to stock products according to Company policy, with priority given to refrigerated, perishable items and sell by date.• Verified all invoices for accuracy involving cost, retail and quantity.• Observed all safety regulations when operating equipment.• Followed all safety procedures relating to opening cartons, and rotation of product.• Maintained a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.• Cleaned and sanitized all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.• Kept floor clear of debris and spills.• Performed duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhered to manufacturer’s labeled instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.

Clementon, Nj - Sicklerville, New Jersey

• Maintained a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment in accordance with the Departments QA standards.• Clearly communicated and consistently enforced department and Company safety policies and procedures.• Observed all safety regulations when operating equipment and utilized Personal Protective Equipment. • Supervised the proper use of all equipment by Associates, including Personal Protective Equipment. • Used and maintained equipment in good working order; immediately advised Store Management of any maintenance or equipment problems.• Maintained all temperature logs and production sheets.• Set up and maintained a proper cleaning maintenance schedule of entire department.• Successfully completed training to receive and maintain a Company recognized Food Safety Certification.• Assisted with the onboarding of new department Associates, including interviewing, selection and training, in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all Local, State, and Federal labor laws and regulations.• Provided continual training, developmental action planning, and meaningful feedback on job performance to Associates.• Maintained an open line of communication and worked cooperatively with all business partners.• Lead Associates to work cooperatively while encouraging enthusiasm, loyalty,and creativity.• Monitored Produce storage area for cleanliness, neatness and preparation for next shift.• Ensured all merchandise was fully stocked and rotated in display cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.• Ensured all product was blocked and faced in accordance with Company policy or as assigned.• Verified accuracy of invoices to actual product received.• Ensured all reports and records were accurate, complete and retained in accordance with Company policy.• Ensured the quality of all product received and secured properly in appropriate storage areas.

Gibbstown, New Jersey - Laurel Springs, Nj

• Supervised day to day direction of all Associates.• Monitored sales, profit, cost trends, and developed plans of actions as required.• Ensured all reports and records were accurate, complete and retained in accordance with Company policy, i.e. inventory processes, CGO processes.• Ensured proper staffing was maintained to meet projected sales and Customer Experience needs.• Understood and managed the impact of store financials and reports, and developed plans to achieve• Ensured a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment in accordance with Store QA standards. • Clearly communicated and consistently enforced store and Company safety policies and procedures. • Observed and enforced all safety regulations were followed by Associates when operating equipment. • Observed and enforced the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment by Associates.• Ensured training and adhered to all company procedures in emergency situations.• Ensured that all equipment was maintained and in good working order; addressed any maintenance or equipment problems immediately.• Provided strong, positive, and proactive leadership to all members of the Store Team.• Provided clear direction, constant feedback and held each Associate accountable for their performance and results.• Coached, mentored, and encouraged all Associates to be successful.• Greeted all Customers and acted as a role model for providing Customers with prompt, courteous service and assistance.• Participated in the onboarding process and procedures of new Associates in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.• Recommended continuous improvements to refine or execute existing marketing strategies to improve shopper commitment to the store.• Provided continual training, developmental action planning, and meaningful feedback on job performance to Associates.• Worked with department managers to master productivity, profitability, effective merchandising and staff development.

Clementon, Nj - Berlin, New Jersey

• Developed and maintained creative store layout and product merchandising.• Worked with Department Manager to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.• Assisted Department Manager in analysis of sales, reports and labor.• Demonstrated advanced product knowledge and developed / maintained awareness of new products. • Maintained good vendor relationships, developed new vendor relations, and ensured all paperwork was properly submitted for vendor processing.• Worked with Department Manager to resolve deptartment concerns or issues.• Functioned as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Department Manager. • Fostered and encouraged a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.• Maintained awareness of customer flow and needs and directed Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responded promptly to customer needs and questions.• Selected, trained, developed, mentored, motivated, and counseled department associates in a manner that sustained a high-performance department and minimized turnover.• Provided timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.• Consistently communicated and modeled WFM vision and goals.

Clementon, Nj

February 2002 to February 2005• Greeted all Customers and provided them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.• Promoted for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.• Maintained a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.• Was knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between various types of produce and related merchandise including taste, seasonality, preparation method or use, and price differences between varieties of similar classes of products (i.e. different types of apples, potatoes, etc.).• Followed approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, scaling, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.• Maintained Department of Sanitation and QA standards, including sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard and refuse as needed.• Operated a baler and compactor.• Kept display cases and other merchandising areas stocked and signed; displayed merchandise in an attractive, appealing, neat and colorful manner.• Controlled freshness, quality and temperature of product by following the safe food handling procedures.• Handled damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assisted in controlling the level of damaged goods.• Unloaded trucks and transport merchandise to Produce Department.• Understood and adhered to all Country of Origin Label (C.O.O.L.) regulations for all products in the Produce Department.• Understood and adhered to Company shrink guidelines as related to Produce Department operations. • Performed duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhered to the manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.• Checked refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; reported any failure immediately. • Utilized and maintained equipment as required by department; reported any equipment problems immediately.• Operation of forklifts, hi-lo’s, power jacks.

Clementon, Nj