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DANIEL CARDENAS

Moreno Valley

Summary

Dynamic and multi-skilled warehouse professional with over 18+ years of hands on experience in operations, equipment handling, and safety management. Proven leadership and team-building skills, along with a strong aptitude for problem-solving through the implementation of innovative systems that maximize resources and drive change. Recognized for reliability and a commitment to efficiency, consistency ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Seeking a challenging role that leverage extensive expertise while offering opportunities for career advancement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse associate

Walgreens Distribution Center
Moreno Valley, CA
01.2017 - 12.2025
  • Led team of employees And managed the receiving stocking item slotting order selecting
  • Warehouse coordinator assigned special tasks
  • Worked side by side with my team to assure the proper handling of any issues, concerns and goals within the company
  • Daily morning briefings on safety
  • Short runner
  • Received, inspected, and stored incoming products to maintain quality standards.
  • Picked and packed orders accurately to meet daily shipping targets.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.

Operations Coordinator

Harbor Freight Tool Distribution Center
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2013 - 11.2016
  • Led a team of employees and managed the receiving, stocking, item slotting, order selecting, shipping and efficiency of the warehouse.
  • Recorded numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets
  • Under department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks
  • Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift
  • Operated PC and RF based computer systems with a high level of accuracy
  • Operated forklift and other heavy machinery safely with 5 years of experience
  • Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated areas
  • Stocked, staged and transported goods
  • Track time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
  • Cleaned and maintain the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
  • Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisors
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
  • Developed weekly schedules for 48 warehouse employees
  • Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
  • Build a motivated warehouse team of 48 well trained order pickers
  • Achieved a 99.5% on-time shipment rate
  • Appropriately staff non-con associates according to work volume for the day
  • During the arrival of all process labels to the shipping department
  • Administered final walk through all files in maintaining housekeeping
  • Worked side by side with my team to assure the proper handling of any issues, concern, and goals within the company
  • Ran scheduled
  • Implemented process improvements to optimize workflow and reduce operational delays.
  • Coordinated logistics and inventory management to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Equipment Operator

Harbor Freight Tools Distribution Center
Moreno Valley, CA
11.2011 - 12.2013

• Trained staff on material handling process to reduce shipping time.
• used item numbers to properly stock warehouse.
• stacked and piled lumber, boards and pallets.

  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory efficiently within the distribution center.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
  • Trained new operators on equipment handling, safety protocols, and operational best practices.

General Labor

Fallas Distribution Center through Pro Tech Staffing
Perris, CA
08.2010 - 11.2011
  • Lead man for 2nd shift order pullers
  • Pulling orders
  • Replenishing production tables
  • Increased overall job site efficiency by assisting with general labor tasks when necessary.
  • Supported warehouse operations by performing general labor tasks such as sweeping floors, cleaning equipment, and organizing storage areas.

Special Cage

Masonite Doors Fabrications
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2008 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for receiving, tracking, storing and distributing special size doors within the warehouse.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Order picker

Masonite Doors Fabrications
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2006 - 12.2008
  • Processing labels without errors and or damages
  • Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each day

Education

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School
San Marcos, CA
06-2001

Skills

  • Deadline-driven
  • Fast learner
  • Forklift operator
  • Flexible schedule
  • Material handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team leader
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Innovative
  • Hardworking and self-motivated
  • Scheduling
  • Analytical thinker
  • Organized
  • Palletizer knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse safety
  • Order picking
  • Inventory counting
  • Leadership and team building
  • Pallet jacking
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment operation
  • Time management
  • Basic math
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Picking and packing
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Material loading and unloading
  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Safe driver
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Current forklift certified
  • Creative
  • Advanced skills in ERP and WMS distribution system
  • Possess leadership ability, drive and willingness to succeed and a positive work ethic
  • Ability to analyze information, identify root cause and develop and Implement approved Solutions

Accomplishments

  • Recognized and awarded for minimizing the labor spent in the annual inventory count for the specials department. (Masonite)
  • Recognized and awarded certificate of excellence for outstanding performance and lasting contribution on entry department
  • Reducing the daily workload by 10 %, which in turn helped stay within the budget and hour call.
  • Achieved a total of 385 days without any incidents or mishaps
  • Effectively prioritized and organized workload in a constantly changing environment to meet daily and weekly schedules.
  • Commended by management on numerous occasions for the quality and consistency of my performance.
  • Discipline in well organized in work have it with ability to function smoothly in pressure situations.
  • After years I have learned not to be so apprehensive to change or inaccuracies but to conform to solution.

Timeline

Warehouse associate

Walgreens Distribution Center
01.2017 - 12.2025

Operations Coordinator

Harbor Freight Tool Distribution Center
12.2013 - 11.2016

Equipment Operator

Harbor Freight Tools Distribution Center
11.2011 - 12.2013

General Labor

Fallas Distribution Center through Pro Tech Staffing
08.2010 - 11.2011

Special Cage

Masonite Doors Fabrications
12.2008 - 07.2010

Order picker

Masonite Doors Fabrications
06.2006 - 12.2008

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School
DANIEL CARDENAS