Consuelo Vazquez
Merced,CA
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with proven success at Rolling Hills Nut Company, enhancing warehouse efficiency through expert material handling and OSHA compliance. Recognized for improving safety protocols and reliability, while leveraging strong communication skills to coordinate urgent shipments and optimize operations. Committed to maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Rolling Hills Nut Company
Hickman, CA
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Quality Control Analyst
California Fresh Farms
Delhi, CA
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Ensured customer satisfaction by verifying that products met specifications and functioned as intended before release.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Improved overall production efficiency by identifying and resolving quality control issues.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
- Sustained high levels of customer satisfaction through timely resolution of non-conformance issues.
- Reduced customer complaints with consistent monitoring of products for adherence to company standards.
- Minimized down time Number% by reducing production rework and recalls.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
Quality Control Inspector
Rolling Hills Nut Company
Hickman, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
- Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Hampton Inn By Hilton
Turlock, CA
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
- Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Ensured timely completion of daily tasks, leading to an increase in positive guest feedback regarding room cleanliness.
- Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.
- Collaborated with front desk staff to address guest concerns promptly, promoting an atmosphere of exceptional customer service.
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by consistently maintaining clean and organized rooms and common areas.
- Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities or emergencies in order to maintain seamless daily operations without compromising guest experience or satisfaction.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Reduced linen waste and laundry costs with careful monitoring of usage and effective communication with staff members.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling hazardous materials, reducing workplace accidents and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring no disruptions in daily operations.
- Collaborated with front desk to prioritize room cleaning based on guest arrivals and departures, improving overall efficiency.
- Achieved high standards of hygiene in common areas and guest rooms, following up-to-date health and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with maintenance department to ensure timely repairs and minimize guest inconvenience.
- Enhanced appearance of public areas, implementing detailed deep-cleaning schedule.
- Optimized room turnaround times, allowing for earlier check-ins and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
California Fresh Farms
Delhi, CA
10.2017 - 12.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Sanitation Worker
California Fresh Farms
Delhi, CA
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Enhanced cleanliness by thoroughly sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing various surfaces in public spaces.
- Prepared cleaning solutions and equipment in accordance with health and safety standards.
Education
Turlock High School
Turlock, CASkills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse operations
- Material handling
- General laborer
- Punctual and reliable
- Heavy equipment operations
- Lift equipment operation
- OSHA workplace safety
- Production Assistance
- Production reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Rolling Hills Nut Company
07.2024 - 03.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Rolling Hills Nut Company
07.2024 - 08.2024
Housekeeping Supervisor
Hampton Inn By Hilton
02.2024 - 07.2024
Quality Control Analyst
California Fresh Farms
10.2021 - 12.2024
Sanitation Worker
California Fresh Farms
10.2018 - 10.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator
California Fresh Farms
10.2017 - 12.2023
Turlock High School