Cristian Ramirez
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Seasoned Forklift Operator with 6 years of experience in fast-paced warehouse environments. Skilled in loading/unloading, inventory management, and maintaining product condition. Seeking a Forklift Operator role to leverage expertise in order handling and machine operation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Forklift Operator
Adept HR
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks, ensuring proper handling and placement
- Conducted routine inspections on forklift equipment to maintain safety standards
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing stock and maintaining accurate records
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Forklift Operator
HPP Food Service
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Operated forklift to efficiently load and unload trailers, maintaining product integrity and verifying appropriate temperatures for cold inventory storage.
- Assisted with clerical duties, including printing labels for incoming products and accurately recording pallet quantities for the shipping department in the database.
- Contributed to order fulfillment by selecting items according to order sheets, wrapping, and appropriately labeling outgoing shipments.
Site Attendance
Dependable Personnel Inc. California Recycling
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed daily operations of the recycling center, ensuring smooth customer transactions and accurate categorization of materials such as glass, plastic, and aluminum.
- Maintained financial integrity by overseeing cash transactions, recording product weights, and conducting end-of-day balance reconciliations and secure storage of funds.
- Coordinated logistics for material pick-up and shipment, effectively communicating with supervisors regarding inventory levels and operational needs.
Tender
PSI
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared masonry layouts and mezcal for construction projects, ensuring materials were ready and available for use.
- Maintained and operated power tools for cutting rebar and blocks, performing regular equipment checks to prevent shortages.
Labor
A.C.T
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Prepared flooring surfaces by grinding edges, vacuuming, and patching holes to ensure readiness for finishing treatments.
- Applied epoxy coatings evenly across floors to create a durable and seamless finish.
Machine Operator
Smurfit Kappa
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Efficiently managed machine operations, ensuring timely order stacking and accurate label printing for shipping processes.
- Supported assembly line productivity by preparing materials, contributing to seamless production workflows during machine downtime.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Gilbert High School
01.2015
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Power and hand tools
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Shipping and labeling
Certification
- Forklift Set Down
- Reach Forklift
- Standup Forklift
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Machine Operator
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
04.2025 - 09.2025
Forklift Operator
Adept HR
03.2024 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator
HPP Food Service
05.2021 - 03.2024
Site Attendance
Dependable Personnel Inc. California Recycling
11.2019 - 07.2020
Tender
PSI
11.2018 - 12.2018
Labor
A.C.T
02.2017 - 10.2018
Machine Operator
Smurfit Kappa
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - General Education
Gilbert High School