Bryan Cruz
Gurnee,Illinois
Summary
Experienced customer service professional bringing Number years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about Type regulations and standards. Has been able to adapt and learn various different duties including measuring customer products for exact dimensions in order to be radiated at the exact doses. Have trained various other people below myself that have also gone on to become Operators. Responsible and hardworking Operator who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines. Adaptable Packer and Picker with extensive experience in material handling, inspections, and shipping and receiving. Experience in driving different types of forklifts such as Sit Down(Electric and Propane), Pacer and Reach trucks as well as Walkies. Focused on continual process improvement and cost reduction. Detail-oriented and highly efficient in leading shipping and receiving operations. Able to lift 70 pounds. Experience in a warehouse pick/pack fulfillment and distribution environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Technician
EVBox
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular inventory counts and reconciliations, maintaining accurate records for effective decisionmaking.
- Streamlined material handling processes by introducing appropriate equipment such as pallet jacks and barcode scanners, reducing manual labor and improving accuracy.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Optimized logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management and tracking systems.
- Performed root cause analysis on any discrepancies in inventory or shipments, implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Increased overall warehouse efficiency with effective space utilization and proper organization of materials.
- Trained new team members on warehouse procedures, ensuring consistent quality of work across all staff.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Operator
Sterigenics
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Shipping Associate
Medline
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Increased storage space by devising inventive stacking methods.
- Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred, including braces, padding and strapping.
- Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items into trucks.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Placed loads in optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand.
- Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to Supervisor for remediation.
Material Handler
Coleman Cable Inc
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated Order Picker Forklift as well as Reach Truck.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Picked and Packed orders
- Stocked, staged and transported goods.
- Divided cargo received by account Number and intended location.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
- Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas.
- Attached identifying tags and labels to containers.
Summer Help
WestRock
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
- Stacked orders of carton boxes quickly and efficiently.
Single Large Packer
MKE1 Amazon Fulfillment Center
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked
at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Operated pallet jacks. Packed
containers and re-packed
damaged containers.
- Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company.
- Evaluated and reconfigured systems to support customer service and operational goals.
Education
Sterile Processing Technology
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA2020
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IL05.2014
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Manufacturing background
- Safety-oriented
- Exceptional problem solver
- Defect tracking
- Lifts up to 70 pounds or more
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Customer-service focused
- Packing and scanning orders
- New Hire training
- Adaptable
- Production scheduling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Logistics Technician
EVBox
11.2023 - Current
Operator
Sterigenics
06.2019 - 02.2023
Shipping Associate
Medline
01.2019 - 05.2019
Material Handler
Coleman Cable Inc
11.2017 - 12.2018
Summer Help
WestRock
05.2017 - 08.2017
Single Large Packer
MKE1 Amazon Fulfillment Center
10.2016 - 05.2017
Sterile Processing Technology
Ashworth College
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
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