Alonso Ruiz
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Dedicated forklift operator with extensive experience at Pactiv Evergreen, skilled in material handling and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and train team members. Recognized for maintaining accurate inventory records and implementing best practices, ensuring a safe and organized warehouse environment. Strong team player with a commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Pactiv Evergreen
2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new team members on safe forklift operation protocols.
- Collaborated with team to improve workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitored product quality during handling to minimize damage and loss.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking shipments and inventory levels.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, enhancing overall operational safety.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Clamp Operator
Pactiv Evergreen
2025 - Current
- Operated clamp equipment to secure loads for transport and storage.
- Assisted team in maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
- Learned proper handling techniques for various materials and tools.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance workflow efficiency during operations.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents in the workplace.
- Conducted routine inspections of clamp machinery for optimal performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing operational demands and priorities.
- Supported inventory management by accurately labeling and organizing materials.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on clamp truck equipment to preserve working condition and reduce malfunctions.
- Complied with OSHA standards and safety practices to reduce risk of falling loads, improve safety and prevent damages.
- Tracked and recorded materials with scanners to maintain and update inventory.
- Completed and submitted paperwork to facilitate accurate record-keeping for shift change follow-up.
- Operated clamp forklift by positioning levers, controls and hoists to store and remove materials.
- Transported product loads through warehouse to facilitate inspection process and on-time delivery.
Reach Truck Operator
The Room Place
1993 - 07.2025
- Operated reach truck to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety and operational compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Streamlined storage solutions, improving space utilization and accessibility.
- Assisted in implementing best practices for inventory management and stock rotation.
- Collaborated with supervisors to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- 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.
Loader and Unloader
Kehe Foods
08.1998 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts to efficiently load and unload materials from delivery trucks.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during loading and unloading processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of loading equipment to maintain optimal performance standards.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Romeoville High
Romeoville, IL08.2000
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Storage and organization
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- OSHA workplace safety
- Materials movement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Loader and Unloader
Kehe Foods
08.1998 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator
Pactiv Evergreen
2025 - Current
Clamp Operator
Pactiv Evergreen
2025 - Current
Reach Truck Operator
The Room Place
1993 - 07.2025
High School Diploma - General Studies
Romeoville High