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Andres Garcia

Northlake,Illinois

Summary

Entry-level electrician with OSHA 30 certification, hands-on training, and real job site experience through side work. Known for being reliable, learning quickly, and maintaining a strong work ethic from warehouse environments. Comfortable using tools, following safety standards, and working with a team to complete jobs efficiently and correctly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical/HVAC Helper

Family Side Jobs
Chicago, IL
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in installation and maintenance of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Supported company growth by maintaining a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence in all tasks performed.
  • Supported lead technicians in troubleshooting heating and cooling issues for residential clients.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily tasks and minimizing downtime.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute service calls efficiently, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in system diagnostics, contributing to accurate identification of HVAC problems.
  • Conducted routine inspections on HVAC units, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Documented service reports clearly, improving communication with clients and management staff.

Warehouse Worker

DSV Air & Sea
Elk Grove Village, IL
06.2025 - Current
  • Operated warehouse machinery to efficiently load and unload shipments.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance.
  • Monitored stock levels and coordinated restocking efforts with suppliers.
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies through effective communication with logistics teams.
  • Assisted in training new staff on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
  • Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
  • Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
  • Increased accuracy of inventory records through meticulous documentation and regular audits.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

FleetPride
Elgin, IL
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • 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.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
  • Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
  • Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
  • Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kerry Ingredients
Elk Grove Village, IL
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials between storage areas and production lines.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes, reducing retrieval times.
  • Assisted in training new staff on proper forklift operation and safety protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory movements using warehouse management systems.
  • Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, facilitating timely repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Implemented best practices for loading and unloading materials, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment to promote a safe working space.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • 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.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • 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.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.

Warehouse Associate

Pilot Freight Services
Northlake, IL
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory across warehouse floor.
  • Prepared shipments by accurately selecting, packing, and labeling products for distribution.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes and enhance productivity.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Assisted in training new employees on warehouse operations and equipment usage protocols.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Lincoln College of Technology
07-2026

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL
04-2022

Skills

    OSHA 30 Certified (Strong focus on safety)
    Basic Electrical Knowledge (from school training)

    Hand & Power Tool Familiarity
    Ability to Follow Instructions & Safety Procedures
    Strong Work Ethic & Reliability (warehouse experience)

    Teamwork & Communication
    Fast Learner / Willing to Learn
    Time Management & Punctuality
    Physical Stamina (lifting, long hours, job site work)

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Calm under pressure
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

Electrical/HVAC Helper

Family Side Jobs
10.2025 - Current

Warehouse Worker

DSV Air & Sea
06.2025 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

FleetPride
06.2023 - 11.2024

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kerry Ingredients
04.2022 - 04.2023

Warehouse Associate

Pilot Freight Services
01.2021 - 03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Lincoln College of Technology

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School