J. Austin Rucker
Douglasville
Summary
Energetic Self-Starter with Strong Communication Skills
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Ingles
03.2025 - Current
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Provided an enjoyable shopping experience for customers by engaging in friendly conversations while efficiently preparing their orders.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper deli procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized deli counter.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Enhanced product presentation by arranging visually appealing displays and regularly rotating items to ensure freshness.
Team Lead Express
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Pelton Shepherd
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Environmental Sanitor
Publix Warehouse Bakery
05.2014 - 06.2022
- Disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized all detachable production equipment
- Applied various chemicals on different equipment, as well as in environmental locations
- Organized and cleaned kitchen, trash, dock, and storage areas
- Transported racks, tubs, cardboard, and equipment to specific areas which included the use of a forklift and/ or pallet jack
- Maintained the cleanliness of walls, vents, doors, drains, and garbage cans while working with multiple departments such as RTS, Frozen, and Dry Mix to meet their sanitation needs
- Organized air and water hoses and rinsed out all empty drums
- Helped maintain chemical storage including operating a floor scrubber
- Helped with housekeeping duties where needed and other duties as assigned
Fulfillment Center Associate
Amazon
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Sort, receive, pack, and ship materials
Production and Sanitation Team Member
Progressive Food Solutions
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Cleaned in 40-degree Fahrenheit environment with titrate eco lab chemicals and sanitizers
- Packed raw materials with personal protective equipment averaging 100,000 cases weekly
- Certified forklift and pit lift as needed to store and ship material
- Scanned and ship materials using SAP system
- Practiced safety to minimize risk of workplace injury
Kettle Room Helper
Publix Warehouse Bakery
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Set up equipment for production
- Place ingredients in kettle according to set formula
- Maintain accurate processing records, including time and temperature
- Maintain cleanliness of work area
- Assist all other cook room positions
- Follow all plant safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices
Temporary Staff Worker
Randstad
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Completed warehouse and manufacturing job assignments until hired permanently with Publix Warehouse Bakery
Part-Time Overnight Grocery Stocker
Kroger
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Unloaded groceries from truck and work in varied temperatures
- Put groceries on shelves and maintain a clean work environment
- Lifted up to 60 pounds occasionally, 30 to 40 pounds constantly
Education
Automotive Technology -
West Georgia Technical College
Douglasville, GA03.2025
2012 -
New Manchester High School
Douglasville, GA01.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Honesty and integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling practices
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Ingles
03.2025 - Current
Team Lead Express
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
02.2024 - 02.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Pelton Shepherd
12.2023 - 04.2024
Fulfillment Center Associate
Amazon
10.2021 - 01.2022
Production and Sanitation Team Member
Progressive Food Solutions
12.2017 - 10.2021
Kettle Room Helper
Publix Warehouse Bakery
09.2016 - 03.2017
Environmental Sanitor
Publix Warehouse Bakery
05.2014 - 06.2022
Temporary Staff Worker
Randstad
01.2013 - 01.2014
Part-Time Overnight Grocery Stocker
Kroger
01.2012 - 01.2013
Automotive Technology -
West Georgia Technical College
2012 -
New Manchester High School
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