Max Ramirez

Daily tasks varied from delivering water to all stations, repairing minor repairs within and around the facility, documentation and upkeeping of all 79 forklifts and assisting in general upkeep and cleanliness of the building ie change the trash and empty residual miscellaneous item from obstruction of conveyors.

• Inspected buildings and grounds to identify potential safety hazards or structural problems.
• Maintained records of all repairs and preventive maintenance activities in a computerized database system.
• Scheduled preventative maintenance visits on a regular basis.
• Responded promptly to emergency calls from staff regarding facility issues.
• Cleaned and maintained tools used for facility maintenance tasks.
• Coordinated with outside contractors for major repairs or renovations to the facility.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or power outages.
• Assisted in installation of new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Prepared reports on work completed and any problems encountered during maintenance activities.
• Monitored inventory levels for spare parts and materials required for maintenance operations.
• Provided technical assistance to other departments in resolving operational issues with facility infrastructure components.
• Recorded facilities work in official logs and meticulously tracked and followed recommended maintenance schedules to keep company operating smoothly and meeting customer needs.
• Inspected facilities and proactively detected and diagnosed potential or actual maintenance or repair needs by listening, looking and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.

• Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
• Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
• Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
• Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
• Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
• Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
• Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
• Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
• Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
• Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
• Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
• Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
• Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
• Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
• Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
• Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.

Responsible for the overall detail and placement of products every morning at 9 am. Showtime ready! Trained promoted many current managers that are still with the company.

• Organized special events within stores to promote particular items or collections.
• Developed relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, buyers, and store managers.
• Conducted regular store visits to ensure adherence to merchandising standards.
• Reviewed product performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
• Provided reports on monthly sales results to senior management team members.
• Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures related to merchandise management.
• Researched competitor activities and adjusted merchandising plans accordingly.
• Created visual displays that showcased products in an attractive manner.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings through the efficient use of resources.
• Sourced new suppliers who could offer better quality merchandise at lower prices.
• Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to increase sales and maximize profits.
• Monitored inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock was available at all times.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling advertising materials.
• Coached, directed and counseled merchandisers on overall performance, clearly defined expectations, monitored progress and tracked volume for incentives and productivity.
• Developed and drove product merchandising plans, analyzed region, and store-specific data and recommended actions that boosted business profitability.
• Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
• Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
• Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
• Scrutinized and compared product sales data with competition and implemented or recommended changes to increase sales such as adjusting pricing or discontinuing products.
• Inspected outlets for adherence to merchandising standards, transported, replaced and maintained point-of-sale advertising and restocked displays for optimum sales impact.
• Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
• Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
• Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
• Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
• Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
• Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
• Organized and prioritized projects.