Christopher Cruz
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Reliable individual with background as Picker for large organizations. Motivated and highly communicative when working quickly while observing company procedures. Excellent contributor to large and small teams within all scales of warehouse environments. Industrious Picker with dedicated and responsible nature. Skilled in using equipment safely and properly. Dedicated to providing systematic services while mitigating personal risk. Strong Packer with basic mechanical maintenance and repair knowledge. Experienced in item inspection, package preparation and shipment management. Considered hardworking, driven and respectful team player. Hardworking and punctual works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Selector
Publix Warehouse Distribution Center
Lakeland, FL
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Examined product specifications to determine appropriate selection criteria and item locations.
- Verified accuracy of orders, ensuring that all items were properly selected and counted.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved products using various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hand-trucks.
- Organized the warehouse in a neat and orderly fashion for efficient stock location retrieval.
- Identified damaged or defective items and ensured they were removed from inventory.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, turret trucks., to transfer merchandise between storage areas.
- Followed safety procedures while operating all required machinery according to company standards.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality control purposes prior to accepting delivery into the warehouse facility.
- Ensured proper placement of labels on boxes before shipment; checked expiration dates if applicable.
- Processed requests for outbound shipments including packing materials into boxes correctly.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding changes in order picking operations or other related issues.
- Followed established guidelines when selecting merchandise from stock racks or bins in accordance with customer requirements.
- Reported any shortages or overages to supervisor immediately; took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided assistance to customers when needed; answered questions about product availability and location within the warehouse.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
Roofer
Sun State Roofing
Auburndale, FL
07.2009 - 06.2022
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
- Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs including measurements and material used.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
- Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Ensured that all working surfaces were clean before beginning each task.
- Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding progress updates throughout project duration.
- Resolved customer complaints by providing appropriate solutions within a timely manner.
- Followed company policy regarding hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols during every phase of the job process.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing duties on construction sites.
- Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
- Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
- Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
- Maintained knowledge of single ply and built-up service and repair.
- Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt and aluminum with brushes and knives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tenoroc High School
Lakeland, FL05-2009
Skills
- Equipment Operations
- Inventory Organization
- Forklift Operation
- Product Location
- Warehouse Safety
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Assurance
- Order Picking
- Quality Control
- Work Area Maintenance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Boxing and Labeling
- Shipping and Packaging
- Warehouse Operations
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Communications
- Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing
- Power Tool Operation
- Roofing Material Knowledge
- Sheet Metal Roofing
- Able to Lift Over 50 Pounds
- Single-Ply Roofing
- Power Tools Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Waterproofing Techniques
- Forklift Operations
- Installation
- Customer Service
- Fall Protection
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Floor Selector
Publix Warehouse Distribution Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Roofer
Sun State Roofing
07.2009 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Tenoroc High School
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