Anthony Ruiz
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Experienced with quality control protocols to ensure compliance and product integrity. Utilizes attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and address non-conformities. Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality assurance best practices.
Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Known for keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator; Material Handler
PinnPACK
Oxnard, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Manufacturing Operator
Pemko Manufacturing Company
Ventura, CA
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Reduced material waste through accurate measurements and precise cutting methods.
- Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
- Sharpened and changed blades per set schedule to prevent quality decay.
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached, or bent and lifted up to 50 pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
Manufacturing Associate/Quality Control Inspector
Spears Manufacturing
Santa Paula, CA
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster safe working environment.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and adhering to strict quality control protocols.
- Utilized hand tools and machinery to safely complete assembly processes.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from conveyor belts to support continuous production.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient organization of workstations, ensuring necessary tools were always readily available.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Manufacturing Associate/Quality Control Inspector
Polycel Structural Foam
Cerritos, CA
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Education
GED -
La Sierra
Fullerton, CANo Degree - Business Certificate
Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA08-2016
Skills
- Experience operating hand tools
- Proper measurement
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Forklift operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Palletizing
- Materials movement
- Inventory staging
- Inventory counts
- Hand-eye coordination
- Inventory control
Timeline
Forklift Operator; Material Handler
PinnPACK
11.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Operator
Pemko Manufacturing Company
02.2019 - 11.2022
Manufacturing Associate/Quality Control Inspector
Spears Manufacturing
03.2017 - 02.2019
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Manufacturing Associate/Quality Control Inspector
Polycel Structural Foam
03.2014 - 01.2017
GED -
La Sierra
No Degree - Business Certificate
Lassen Community College