Alberto Vega
Hartford
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Warehouse Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Home Depot Distribution Center. Proven expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization, enhancing efficiency and safety. Recognized for optimizing storage solutions and maintaining a clean work environment, while fostering teamwork and collaboration to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator/ Pacer Picker/High Reach Forklift Operator
Home Depot Distribution Center
01.2023 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
Seasonal Delivery Driver
U.P.S
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Reach Truck Operator
F.H.I Works
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
- Provided support during peak times, willingly working overtime hours when necessary to meet customer demands.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately operating reach trucks for order picking and pallet storage.
- Ensured proper weight distribution on pallets, avoiding potential safety hazards during transport or storage.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, promoting efficient workflow throughout the warehouse.
Orbital Welder
E.A. Patten
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing inventory of welding consumables, tools, and materials.
- Elevated client satisfaction rates with consistent completion of projects according to specifications, timelines, and budgets.
- Streamlined communication channels by providing clear, concise updates on project progress to supervisors and team members.
- Bolstered workplace morale by fostering a positive attitude during challenging projects while encouraging teamwork amongst colleagues.
- Improved weld quality by performing precision orbital welding on various materials, including stainless steel and titanium.
- Supported project success through thorough visual inspections of welded joints, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Maintained a strong work ethic and punctual attendance record, contributing to overall team reliability and success.
General Laborer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
People Ready Temp Agency
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator
Northeast Treaters Inc
01.2006 - 11.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to overall warehouse safety and productivity.
- Assisted in inventory control, conducting regular cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining a safe and hazard-free working environment for all employees.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately operating a forklift to unload and organize incoming shipments.
Education
Palmer High School
Palmer, MASkills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Shipment receiving
- Hand-eye coordination
- Storage procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Safe lifting techniques
- Basic math
- Load balancing
- Goods packaging
- Pallet consolidation
- Barcode scanning
- Downstacking management
- OSHA training
- Team player
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operator certification
- Warehouse operations
- Safety awareness
- Order picking and processing
- Inventory staging
- Inventory counts
- Safe driver
- Dock operations
- OSHA workplace safety
- Equipment inspections
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy equipment operations
- Efficient data entry
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator/ Pacer Picker/High Reach Forklift Operator
Home Depot Distribution Center
01.2023 - 07.2025
Reach Truck Operator
F.H.I Works
02.2021 - 07.2021
Seasonal Delivery Driver
U.P.S
07.2020 - 01.2023
Orbital Welder
E.A. Patten
08.2019 - 07.2020
General Laborer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
People Ready Temp Agency
11.2018 - 08.2019
Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator
Northeast Treaters Inc
01.2006 - 11.2018
Palmer High School
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