Andrew Ramirez
Chef/ Certified Forklift operator
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 80+ pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. High-performing Chef offering 25 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Forklift Operator
Snavely Forest Products Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Apprentice Greenhouse Installation Specialist
Nakia Kazmer
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted periodic maintenance inspections as stated by contract or customer.
- Met with customers onsite to develop installation strategy and coordinated with staff to facilitate access to product locations.
- Used hand tools, power drills, multi-meters and watt meters.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
- Trimmed cut or torn fabric using scissors or knives and stitched trimmed edges together.
- Measured and hemmed curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size using tape measures.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Wurth Timberline Fasteners
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- 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.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Westwood College - Denver North
Denver, CO07.2014
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO1999
GED -
Standley Lake High School
Westminster CO 05.1998
Skills
- Material Packaging
- RFID Systems
- Equipment Maintenance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Stock Management
- Project Management
- Customer Experience
- Label Creation
- Staging and Sorting
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Shipment Procedures
- Shipping Operations
- Warehouse Best Practices
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Order Picking and Processing
- Safety Awareness
- Loading and Unloading
- Time Management
- Inventory Staging
- Business Ethics
- Packing and Scanning
- Materials Movement
- Safety Standards
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Material Inventory
- Equipment Inspection
- General Laborer
- Warehouse Organization
- Communication and Presentation
- RF Scanner
- Inventory Transactions
- Optimizing Efficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Player
- Efficient Data Entry
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Safety and Quality Standards
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Construction
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Material Handling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Incident Reporting
- Inventory Reporting
- Equipment Operation
- General Construction
- Wrapping and Banding
- Portion and Cost Control
- Food Storage
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Inventories
- Utensils and Equipment
- Process Improvement
- Menu Planning
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Company Safety Standards
- Order Delivery Practices
- Order Supplies
- Baking and Broiling Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- New Hire Training
- Control of Expenses
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Waste Control
- Assist Customers
- Train Employees
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Restaurant Operation
- Knife Use
- Recipe Development
- Foodstuff Procurement
- Team Development
- Performance Improvement
- Food Service Operations
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Social Perceptiveness
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Kitchen Crew Training
- Effective Communication
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Control Analysis
- Food Safety Oversight
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Learning Strategies
- Catering Events
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Certified Forklift Operator
Snavely Forest Products Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2023
Apprentice Greenhouse Installation Specialist
Nakia Kazmer
10.2021 - 03.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Wurth Timberline Fasteners
08.2017 - 10.2021
No Degree - Business Management
Westwood College - Denver North
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute of Colorado
GED -
Standley Lake High School