Christian Tejada
Homestead,FL
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity at FedEx Ground. Expert in marine safety procedures, inventory tracking, and directing marine vessels, leveraging strong analytical skills to drive continuous improvement. Proven track record in overseeing crew operations, maintaining safe navigation, and coordinating vessel replenishment effectively. Committed to contributing expertise to a forward-thinking team while ensuring excellence in all maritime operations.
Cooperative Forklift Operator with extensive experience in safely lifting and transporting heavy loads in high-volume warehouse environments. Demonstrates proficiency in operating various classes of forklifts and heavy equipment, complemented by strong knowledge of inventory management and shipping procedures. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a robust work ethic, ensuring top-quality results while supporting team objectives. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and efficient operations to optimize workflow.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Deckhand
Kirby
Paducah, KY
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted with mooring operations, such as anchoring and towing.
- Maintained deck equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performed daily maintenance on the vessel's hull, rigging, and superstructure.
- Inspected all safety equipment regularly to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Conducted shipboard drills for crew members to practice emergency procedures.
- Coordinated activities of deckhands during cargo loading and unloading operations.
- Provided assistance to passengers while boarding or disembarking from the vessel.
- Ensured that passengers followed safety protocols while onboard the vessel.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for voyage and restocked items as necessary.
- Communicated with other vessels via radio regarding navigational issues or hazards.
- Operated winches, cranes, or other lifting devices for cargo handling purposes.
- Cleaned decks frequently throughout voyage to ensure maximum safety at all times.
- Maintained accurate logs of vessel movements and any repairs and maintenance work done.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
ALDIs Inc
Mount Juliet, TN
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Night Shift Freezer Forklift Operator and Loader on Dock.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Freezer Forklift Operator
AWG Warehouse
Goodlettsville, TN
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Qualified to operate forklifts.
- I have been forklift certified before AWG, and I have been in the freezer at AWG for 2 years.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Certified Forklift Operator
Chewys
Smyrna, TN
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Forklift Operator for day and night shifts.
- Ran cancellation here as well.
- Assisted in unloading trucks with heavy lifting equipment.
- Operated various types of forklifts including sit-down, stand-up, electric, propane and diesel models.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Nashville, TN
03.2019 - 06.2020
- I manage people who are new and train them on how to load boxes, how to unload boxes, and to make sure every movement they make is safe as well.
- I also do paperwork on who hasn't or who did show up for the previous week, and I make sure everybody is on time and where they are supposed to be.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon.com
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 02.2019
- I handled all the boxes and rearranged any packages that were thrown, damaged, starting to leak, that also had hazardous liquids, and made sure all shipping numbers were perfect and safe to go to their destination.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Scanned and sorted incoming packages by destination and priority, maintaining accuracy.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, adhering to safety standards.
Education
High school or equivalent - Computer Engineering
Homestead Senior High School
Homestead, FL06.2018
Skills
- Product Packaging
- Efficient Packing
- Selection Expertise
- Shipping Operations
- Physical Labor Proficiency
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Product Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Quality control
- Hand tools
- Lean manufacturing
- Marine safety procedures
- Radio communication
- Environmental awareness
- Vessel maintenance
- Team leadership experience
- Time management
- Optimistic Mindset
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project planning
- PPE use
- Maintenance & repair
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory tracking
- Pallet jack operation
- Issue troubleshooting
- Order fulfillment
- Data analysis
Timeline
Senior Deckhand
Kirby
12.2023 - 11.2024
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
ALDIs Inc
03.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Forklift Operator
Chewys
09.2022 - 03.2023
Freezer Forklift Operator
AWG Warehouse
11.2020 - 10.2023
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
03.2019 - 06.2020
Warehouse Worker
Amazon.com
01.2018 - 02.2019
High school or equivalent - Computer Engineering
Homestead Senior High School
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