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Alexander Rochin

Somerton,AZ

Summary

With over a decade of warehouse experience, notably at The Department of the Navy & Yuma Proving Grounds, I excel in efficient cargo handling and inventory management. Fluent in English and Spanish, my expertise includes operating a range of forklifts and maintaining precise inventory records. My proactive approach and ability to adapt to change have significantly enhanced operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Woodworker/Forklift Operator

The Department of the Navy
Yuma, AZ
01.2024 - Current

40 Hours a week

  • Pack materials and equipment in different types of shipping containers, special boxes, and crates, bracing heavier items at the bottom of the containers so that they properly support each other.
  • Construct and repair wood, fiberboard boxes, dividers, or protective framing for individual shipments or specialized storage.
  • Develop internal drawings and specifications to safely package odd or unusual-shaped material and equipment.
  • Measure and cut lumber for non-standard, skidded, trussed, and other required items.
  • Move heavy equipment into position on prepared supporting platforms by using hoists, forklifts, or other means to accomplish tasks, and secure equipment with chocks, metal strapping, bolts, or other fasteners.
  • Make and repair wooden supply, storage, and shipping containers, such as boxes and crates, which typically require complete custom building involving complex construction plans and work procedures.
  • Secure freight such as heavy, unbalanced machinery, vehicles, and equipment; industrial plant equipment; artillery; odd-shaped containers; large explosive bombs, rockets, and missiles; nuclear materials (i.e., reactor materials); sensitive electronic equipment; large communication shelters; and similar cargo in a variety of containers and inside or upon conveyances such as ships, aircraft, vans, gondola cars, boxcars, and barges.
  • Perform a wide variety of standard and specialized preservation and/or packing work. Uses various protective cushioning and bracing techniques for custom packing of a variety of items, including hazardous materials, to ensure safe and damage-free movement.
  • Use and maintain various types of hand and/or power tools, such as nail and staple guns, hand saws, radial saws, circular saws, hammers, joiners, and squares, etc.
  • Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.

Freight Agent/Blocker Bracer

The Logistics Company
Yuma Army Proving Ground, AZ
10.2018 - 09.2023

40 Hours a week

  • Utilize various packing materials to properly package customer equipment for shipping
  • Implemented knowledge and experience to determine the correct shipping method for each individual customer
  • Utilized knowledge of power tools, measuring devices, and bracing techniques to ensure proper shipment of equipment
  • Received Hazmat training at Fort Bliss to properly package, label and ship dangerous goods
  • Certified hazardous packages using correct packaging materials and proper documentation
  • Utilize different computer programs such as Fedex ship manager and CMOS to determine proper shipment of customer materials
  • Expedited incoming and outgoing customer equipment for a quick turnaround time
  • Built pallets, skids, and crates for customers that required equipment to be safely secured for transport
  • Used knowledge of blocking and bracing for overseas container shipments
  • Preformed daily update of spreadsheet and logs for accurate shipment records
  • Kept customers updated with tracking emails and phone calls
  • Applied knowledge to properly package and certify shipments for Air, Land, and Sea
  • Knowledge of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG and other guide books for shipment of dangerous goods
  • Forklift certified to load and unload different types of various cargo
  • Certified to load and unload military vehicles and trailers with air brakes
  • Customer service is a crucial component for being a successful freight agent
  • Knowledge of building various pallets, skids, and crates for proper shipment of customer materials.
  • Attention to detail to ensure the task was performed to the best standards
  • Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

Red River Science & Technology, LLC
Yuma Army Proving Ground, AZ
02.2016 - 10.2018

40 Hours a week

  • Used knowledge to receive damaged customer equipment, sorted and placed into proper location
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed
  • Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse
  • Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas
  • Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips
  • Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse
  • Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse
  • Keep accurate records for proper disposition of materials
  • Use computer programs to keep an accurate inventory of all equipment and materials
  • Use various forklifts to load and unload customer packages and equipment
  • Received packages from different couriers, stored, properly document, and contacted customers about incoming shipments
  • Knowledge of building pallets and stacking packages on different customer trailers and or vehicles
  • Built customer relations to help all customers more efficiently and accurately
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift

Overnight Inventory Control/Warehouse Specialist

Wal-Mart
Yuma, AZ
03.2007 - 04.2017

40 Hours a week

  • Sorting merchandise, unloading trucks, delivering merchandise to appropriate department or location, and palletizing goods
  • Utilized forklifts, pallet jacks, and stacker's to move merchandise safely and minimize loss
  • Managed a team responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the company's warehousing activities.
  • Conduct accurate inventory of merchandise utilizing the proper protocols; communicating effectively via radio frequency commands
  • Maintain warehouse area clean and organize
  • Adhere to pick sheets and schedules to select items for shipments
  • Move all merchandise according to schedules and safety guidelines
  • Conducted regular physical inventories of warehouse stock and reported discrepancies.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply for customer orders.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions, including incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Developed strategies to reduce excess inventory and improve overall efficiency.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Inspected all merchandise for damage and discrepancies
  • Loaded and unloaded shipment trucks and performed minor repairs on warehouse equipment
  • Assisted with forecasting future needs based on historical trends analysis.

Education

Associates of Science - General Studies

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
05.2025

Certification - Hazmat Certification Course

Navy Supply Corps School
Newport, RI
03-2024

CDL (Commercial Drivers License) - CDL

Yuma Truck Driving School
Yuma, AZ
04.2023

Home Construction

Housing of America
Somerton, AZ
11.2007

Associates of Automotive Occupation - Automotive Occupation

Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
11.2001

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ
05.2000

Skills

  • Current Commercial Drivers License w/Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
  • Valid Medical Certification
  • Over 10 years of dedicated experience in warehouse setting (10 years)
  • Able to operate multiple forklifts, ranging from 6K - 26K, pallet jacks
  • Forklift Certification
  • Highly skilled in receiving incoming material and goods from vendors and suppliers
  • Hands-on experience in verifying quality and quantity of materials by checking merchandise against packing list
  • In depth knowledge of maintaining inventory records and ensuring identification of damaged goods and discrepancies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, and changes
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Certified Mechanic Degree W/Experience
  • Cargo Loading & unloading
  • Freight Bills Preparation
  • Freight Operations
  • Documentation Preparation
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • CDL A, 04/2022, 04/2027
  • Hazmat Endorsement
  • Tanker Endorsement

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Woodworker/Forklift Operator

The Department of the Navy
01.2024 - Current

Freight Agent/Blocker Bracer

The Logistics Company
10.2018 - 09.2023

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

Red River Science & Technology, LLC
02.2016 - 10.2018

Overnight Inventory Control/Warehouse Specialist

Wal-Mart
03.2007 - 04.2017

Associates of Science - General Studies

Arizona Western College

Certification - Hazmat Certification Course

Navy Supply Corps School

CDL (Commercial Drivers License) - CDL

Yuma Truck Driving School

Home Construction

Housing of America

Associates of Automotive Occupation - Automotive Occupation

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School
Alexander Rochin