Cesar Figueroa Rivas
Strasburg,CO
Summary
Dedicated General Laborer with a strong work ethic in the warehousing and storage industry. Proficient in operating heavy and light equipment to efficiently accomplish tasks, capable of lifting and carrying objects exceeding 100 pounds. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to achieving goals. Results-driven warehouse professional focused on operational excellence, adept at managing inventory, streamlining processes, and fostering team collaboration to adapt to changing demands while showcasing problem-solving and leadership abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Aurora, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and improve efficiency in shipping processes.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory control, reducing discrepancies through systematic tracking and reporting.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and minimized downtime in loading areas.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
2nd Shift Lead
Lineage Logistics - Cold
Henderson, CO
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Managed and supervised daily activities of 10 team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations.
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish tasks within expected parameters.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Boosted productivity and efficiency for staff in solution implementation.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Supervised daily operations of cold storage facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
Forklift Truck Operator
QCD
Aurora, CO
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transported merchandise loads or pallets using forklift.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Closing Manager
Project Pie
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinated closing schedules and completed post-close reviews.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Oversaw team of 5 associates expertly handling food work.
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems to drive organizational goals.
- Accurately managed shipment processing, providing direction to associates and overseeing inventory activities.
- Completed end of shift deposit
- Trained new employees
Closing Shift Manager
Papa John's Pizza
North Las Vegas, NV
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Maintained consistent daily operations by establishing procedures and monitoring team performance.
- Guided team to consistently achieve daily, weekly and monthly production goals.
- Maximized team morale and minimized turnover by recognizing performance and reinforcing positive choices.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Managed labor costs and sales
- Completed the end of shift deposit
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV06-2015
Skills
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Assembly procedures
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teambuilding
- Good work ethic
- Organization
- Fluent in Spanish
- Team management
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Equipment operation
- Forklift certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Niagara Bottling, LLC
07.2023 - Current
2nd Shift Lead
Lineage Logistics - Cold
07.2018 - 06.2023
Forklift Truck Operator
QCD
12.2015 - 05.2018
Closing Manager
Project Pie
08.2014 - 11.2015
Closing Shift Manager
Papa John's Pizza
07.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School