Jesus Taveras
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over 12 years in warehouse environments. Lastly I'm also Security-focused and diligent, skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inbound Goodsflow Forklift Driver
IKEA
02.2023 - Current
- Removed pallets from storage, and placed in specific locations to be available for sales.
- Participated in routine safety training sessions to stay current on best practices within the industry.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Assisted with unloading trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
- Lifted over 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Risk & Compliance Officer
IKEA
07.2018 - 02.2023
- In this role I deal with the Operational side of Ikea
- I was tasked with weekly and monthly assessments, preventative practices to ensure the safety and security of everyone visiting and working in the building
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and crisis issues.
- Operating CCTV, Switchboard, documenting IRS reports, and first aid CPR and AED certified to list a few skills required for this role
- I maintain strong connections with fellow coworkers and support them when ever needed
- In this role I was awarded coworker of the month September 2021
- I was awarded a award of outstanding service, in my role in the aid to save a customer’s life.
Full Serve Outflow Warehouse Coworker
IKEA
05.2017 - 07.2018
- In this role I was a licensed Reach truck, order picker forklift operator
- I was tasked with picking orders, maintenance, and running reports to ensure that the warehouse is up to date
- This role required me to lift over 40 pounds, operate forklifts, and work under heavy pressure and display team work ethic.
Self-Serve Warehouse Sales Coworker
IKEA
07.2015 - 05.2017
- In this role I was a Sales associate located in the warehouse
- I was tasked with helping customers creating sales and delivery orders
- I was also tasked with maintaining the warehouse and prepping for replenishment handover
- This role required me to be able to lift over 40 pounds on a consistent basis and operate pallet jacks
- Along with running gad reports, daily reports, and pre notification sheets, to keep the warehouse current
- I ensured that customers had the most enjoyable experience, and the warehouse was accurate to promote increased sales volume
- I was awarded coworker of the month for May 2016
- I was also awarded coworker of the year 2016.
Demolitionist / Laborer
Two Brothers Demo
06.2009 - 05.2015
- I worked under Jaulil Page as a laborer and demolitionist for his small independent company
- I was tasked with using various tools such as Drills, Jack hammer's, sledge hammers etc
- On occasion I would have to operate and drive Bob cats, Forklifts, and cherry pickers whatever needed to remove any item or settings
- We worked as independent contractors and would remove anything from the entirety of a buildings inside's chopping down tree's up to the transformers of hotels
- I also have completed and still have my Osha 10 hour training certification for occupational construction safety and health.
Replenishment Seasonal Associate
Toys R Us
10.2009 - 11.2013
- I Was a overnight co worker tasked with unloading a freight truck and replenishing the store
- The job required me to have been able to lift over 40 Pounds and remain on my feet for over 8 hours
- From this experience I gained strong team work ethic and will power working past end time to meet goal
- Occasionally to help on floor sales associate in aiding customers.
Clerk
Wolf Mini Market
07.2006 - 07.2012
- This was a privately owned business by my father and have gained many experiences working under him that I still use to this very day
- As a clerk to a small market I handled customers, incoming deliveries, and maintenance of the market
- Promoted local deals and prepped to increase sales in the most sustainable way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bok Tech
Philadelphia, PA06.2009
Skills
- Motorized equipment Experience such as Forklifts, Reach trucks, order pickers, Bob cats, powered pallet jacks, Cherry pickers
- OSHA 10
- Bilingual
- Multi Tool Specialist
- CCTV
- First Aid Trained
- Customer-focused
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
References
- Richard Bintliff, Risk & Compliance Team Lead, IKEA, (609) 519-9963, Bintliffrbb83@icloud.com
- Lydia Reardon, Risk & Compliance Manager, IKEA, (267) 283-5391, Lydia.Reardon@ingka.ikea.com
Timeline
Inbound Goodsflow Forklift Driver
IKEA
02.2023 - Current
Risk & Compliance Officer
IKEA
07.2018 - 02.2023
Full Serve Outflow Warehouse Coworker
IKEA
05.2017 - 07.2018
Self-Serve Warehouse Sales Coworker
IKEA
07.2015 - 05.2017
Replenishment Seasonal Associate
Toys R Us
10.2009 - 11.2013
Demolitionist / Laborer
Two Brothers Demo
06.2009 - 05.2015
Clerk
Wolf Mini Market
07.2006 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Bok Tech