Norman Melton

Experience

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  The Home Depot

  May 2019 - Nov 2023

  Forklift Operator

  The Home Depot, Duluth, GA - MAY 2019 - NOV 2023Lumber Sales Associate Provide customer service such as locating materials, answering questions, and planning projects.Responsible for handling various products in the department such as appliances, cabinets, insulation, tile, and drywall.Perform open and closing duties such as safety walks, stocking merchandise, cleaning, and loading and unloading trucks.Decreased work-related injuries and reduced workers' compensation claims by 60% in one year, resulting in a savings of over $150K to the companyFreight/ReceivingLoad and unload trucks.Move material from the receiving area throughout the store.Ensure the store is stocked.Increased sales volume by 80% in less than five yearsGarden Recovery Sales AssociateWorking late nights in our lawn and garden department helps with recovery from the day. Packing down and packing out freight and pallets of merchandise.Ensure that the areas are clean, shoppable, and safe.Increased overall sales by over 40% by developing sales and promotional strategies. Saved the company over $85K per year in office management costs and tripled department revenues.Appliance Sales SpecialistEnsure our showrooms are easy to shop by providing our customers with quick designs for our in-stock cabinet options and assessing stock levels.Providing information on products and services, making purchasing recommendations, and scheduling additional appointments and consultations as needed.Performing light pack-down and pack-out activities as needed, focusing on products, samples, and brochures within the showroom. Implemented and handled sales promotions for the new housewares product line, resulting in increased sales volume by 120% in less than three years.Lot AssociateAssist customers with the loading of their vehicles.Monitor and maintain a sufficient quantity of carts near the entrance of the store. Show less

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  Randstad at Purafil

  Jan 2024 - now

  Shipping and Receiving Specialist

  Randstad at Purafil, Doraville, GA - JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT Shipping/Receiving Specialist Understand the product flow and processing systems as well as know the whereabouts of all storage areas.Identify all raw materials and finished goods.Palletize and stage products per procedures.Perform shipping and receiving clerical tasks as required.Prepare and complete outbound orders (pick, label, build pallet, wrap).Load and unload raw materials and finished goods according to SOP’s.Perform duties safely and report all observed safety hazards to the supervisor.Perform other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor, or manager of by operational conditions.Increased delivery sales by 45% in less than two months. Show less