Christopher Valdez
Kearns,UT
Summary
Dedicated Fork Lift Operator with extensive experience at Costco, skilled in efficient material handling and warehouse operations. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and reduce product damage through meticulous inspections and adherence to protocols. A collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills, committed to optimizing inventory management and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fork Lift Operator
Costco
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2006 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport merchandise efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Drive Pallet Jack
- Cross trained in Checker position to inspect produce, Temperature, Random Weight check, Sell by Date on all products.
- Offload trucks, operate clamp to clamp the products
- Cross trained in Meat department, Cigarette Department, Checker on dry side.
- Completed the SIT program, Supervisor in Training
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kearns Highschool
Kearns, UTSkills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse management
- Documentation
Timeline
Fork Lift Operator
Costco
01.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kearns Highschool