Antonio Villanueva
Mundelein,IL
Summary
Seasoned Stand-Up Forklift Operator with comprehensive experience in warehouse operations and inventory management. Strengths include operation of various forklift models, safety protocols adherence, and efficient loading/unloading procedures. Known for optimizing storage space usage and reducing product damage by applying strategic stacking methods. Previous roles have seen improved warehouse efficiency and safer work environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Painter
LightMart.com, an Energy Light, Inc
Lake Zurich, Illinois
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and masking for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied protective coatings using spray guns and brushes on various materials.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and cleaning tasks.
Material Handler
Larsen Manufacturing
Mundelein, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols.
- Organized inventory to optimize storage space and accessibility.
- Inspected materials for quality before distribution to production lines.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Assisted in tracking inventory levels using warehouse management systems.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
Forklift Operator
OCM
Grayslake, Illinois
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse environment.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, maintaining organized inventory in designated areas.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risk during material handling operations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and stock levels.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to keep forklifts in optimal working condition.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Safe driver
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory control
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Industrial Painter
LightMart.com, an Energy Light, Inc
06.2024 - 02.2026
Material Handler
Larsen Manufacturing
08.2023 - 05.2024
Forklift Operator
OCM
03.2022 - 08.2023