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Christina Garcia

Hammond,INDIANA

Summary

Reliable dock worker with 6 years of experience loading and unloading heavy packages requiring varying care specifications. Determined team member thriving in fast-paced environments and working hard to achieve common goals. Safety-minded professional exercising caution in high-stress scenarios.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

High Reach and Sit Down Forklift Operator

FedEx Supply Chain
05.2024 - Current
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

High Reach Forklift Operator

SCJohnson
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating high reach forklifts for loading and unloading tasks.
  • Increased productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding established quotas for daily tasks and assignments.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assisting coworkers in completing time-sensitive tasks as necessary.
  • Reduced product damage, carefully handling fragile items during transportation and storage processes.

Dock Worker

Yellow Freight
06.2017 - 07.2023
  • Transported materials and pallets between areas.
  • Inspected cargo for damages, irregularities and incorrect information.
  • Used forklifts and pallets to safely move pallets of merchandise.
  • Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids and boxes to designated areas.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.

Machine Operator/Quality Control Inspector

Archer Wire International Corporation
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.

Medical Assistant

South suburban pediatric
10.2010 - 04.2011
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.

Inspector in Quality Control /Engineer

North American gear & axle
07.2003 - 10.2010
  • Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
  • Analyzed production accuracy to formulate corrective action plans.
  • Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
  • Performed visual inspections of finished products.
  • Received and inspected raw materials.
  • Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
  • Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
  • Performed quality control inspections at customer sites to determine alignment with safety regulations.
  • Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
  • Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.

Glass Department /Production Worker

Silverline
03.1998 - 06.2003
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
  • Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

Altierus Career College
Marionette Park
10.2010

GED -

Olive Harvey College
Woodlawn, Illinois
06.1995

Skills

  • Inventory organization
  • Product Verification
  • Standards compliance
  • Warehouse operations
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Loading and Unloading

Timeline

High Reach and Sit Down Forklift Operator

FedEx Supply Chain
05.2024 - Current

High Reach Forklift Operator

SCJohnson
11.2023 - 05.2024

Dock Worker

Yellow Freight
06.2017 - 07.2023

Machine Operator/Quality Control Inspector

Archer Wire International Corporation
09.2016 - 06.2017

Medical Assistant

South suburban pediatric
10.2010 - 04.2011

Inspector in Quality Control /Engineer

North American gear & axle
07.2003 - 10.2010

Glass Department /Production Worker

Silverline
03.1998 - 06.2003

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

Altierus Career College

GED -

Olive Harvey College

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