Andrew Montanez
Alameda,CA
Summary
Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Resourceful and capable to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Penumbra
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular in house audits and adjusting as necessary.
- Optimized storage space usage by devising efficient shelving layouts and organization strategies for materials.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Assisted in reducing operating costs by identifying opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
Forklift Operator/ Overhead Crane Operator
R&A Trucking
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Warehouse Associate/ Sterilization Technician
Mattress Firm
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Loaded and unloaded material in a safe fashion, verified that incoming and outgoing material
was free from damage. - Transferred all associated paperwork to incoming goods clerk and shipping department.
- Marked all incoming product with job numbers and dispositions, transferred the material to the
designated area. - Verified that job numbers written on product correspond with supplied paperwork and ensures
product got loaded according to the delivery note provided by the shipping department. - Supplied all work stations with materials, acts proactively to anticipate station needs.
- Emptied all waste and recycling bins and schedules container pickups as necessary
- Worked closely with QC incoming goods and QC outgoing goods
- Helped with yearly and quarterly inventory
- Ran errands as instructed by a supervisor
- Reports to floor supervisor and/or the shift leader as well as the logistic department
- Keeps work areas clean and organized
- Responsible for the tidiness of the shipping and receiving yard
- Bands loose material for save storage
- Performs a daily safety and maintenance check on assigned equipment and documents those checks on the appropriate form
- Made sure forklift equipment was being charged at the end of every day and routine maintenance is performed as specified
- Followed all company rules and policies
- Followed all safety rules and quality standards
- Worked with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
- Operated machinery used in the production process and or assist machine operators
- Followed all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above
Warehouse Packer/Coffee Roaster
Philz Coffee
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Gate Senior High School
South Gate, CA09.2010
Skills
- Material Handling
- PPE Policy Adherence
- OSHA Compliance
- Cycle counting
- Material Audits
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- POS Systems
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Entry
- Crane Operation
- Assembly and production
- Equipment Operation
Certification
- Certified Crane Operator (CCO)
- Forklift Operator
Timeline
Material Handler
Penumbra
05.2022 - 01.2024
Forklift Operator/ Overhead Crane Operator
R&A Trucking
03.2019 - 06.2020
Warehouse Associate/ Sterilization Technician
Mattress Firm
09.2018 - 12.2019
Warehouse Packer/Coffee Roaster
Philz Coffee
09.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
South Gate Senior High School