Anthony Solis
Garland,TX
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 150 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as high reach and sit down forklifts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
High Reach Forklift Operator
Vertical Cold Storage
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating high reach forklifts for loading and unloading tasks.
- Increased productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding established quotas for daily tasks and assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assisting coworkers in completing time-sensitive tasks as necessary.
- Reduced product damage, carefully handling fragile items during transportation and storage processes.
- Optimized space utilization in the warehouse through strategic placement of products using the high reach forklift technology.
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation
Picker Packer
Fragile Pak
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes
Server/Bartender
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation
Truck Loader
Elements
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments
- Lifted and slid packages on conveyor belts to transport items
- Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items into trucks
- Dropped packages and cartons onto trucks with forklifts
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products
Welder
Ince
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Garland High School
Garland05-2013
Skills
- Loading dock operations
- Strong work ethic
- Product packaging
- Strong multitasking
- Welding
- Warehouse safety
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Time management
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack handling
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
Timeline
High Reach Forklift Operator
Vertical Cold Storage
06.2024 - 01.2025
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2022 - 06.2024
Picker Packer
Fragile Pak
10.2021 - 07.2022
Server/Bartender
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
01.2017 - 10.2021
Truck Loader
Elements
01.2017 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2016 - 07.2017
Welder
Ince
07.2013 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Garland High School
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