Catherine Renteria
Joliet,IL
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator experienced in lifting and transporting heavy loads with various warehouse equipment. Delivered effective problem-solving solutions through strong ethics, integrity, and relationship-building skills. Focused on embracing challenges with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal capabilities.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
RTC
Romeoville, IL
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse, ensuring timely delivery to production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded freight with precision, minimizing damage and maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Inspected equipment daily for safety compliance and performance.
- Transported materials within warehouse using heavy machinery, supporting seamless workflow and operations. the warehouse using heavy machinery.
Forklift Operator
Ryder
Wilmington, IL
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse environment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Inspected equipment daily for safety compliance and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations.
Forklift Operator
Hub Group
Romeoville, Illinois
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Operated levers and controls on lifting devices to efficiently load, unload, and stack materials within the warehouse.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Forklift Operator
Dynamic 3PL
Wilmington, IL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Loaded and unloaded freight with precision and care.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Inspected equipment daily for safety compliance and performance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling tasks.
Education
Joliet West High School
Joliet, ILSkills
- Forklift operation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- OSHA workplace safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy lifting
- Verbal and written communication
- Quick learner
- High-pressure environment
- Bilingual communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
RTC
09.2025 - 06.2026
Forklift Operator
Ryder
04.2025 - 08.2025
Forklift Operator
Hub Group
08.2024 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator
Dynamic 3PL
06.2023 - 07.2024
Joliet West High School