David Saldana
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dependable Warehouse professional with excellent time management, equipment operation and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about OSHA requirements and general safety practices. Driven to improve efficiency and quality by adhering to company procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Workers
Southland Temp Agency
, NY
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Staten Island, New York
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
Material Handler
Ingersoll Rand - Trane
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Warehouse Associate/assemble Supervisor
Veridian furniture company
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot distribution center
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Forklift Operator
Prologistixs Temp Services
Charlotte, NC
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Line Cook
Joe’s crab shack
Long Island, NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings, HOH
Oceanside, New York
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Line Cook
Red Robin restaurant
East Meadow, New York
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Groundskeeping and Maintenance
NYC Parks Department
Staten Island, NY
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Advised management on preventive measures that could be taken to avoid future breakdowns of machines and equipment being serviced.
- Participated in the development and execution of energy-saving initiatives, reducing operational costs.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address issues proactively.
- Efficiently executed shut downs for planned maintenance.
Warehouse Associate
Dellon Sales
Long Island, NY
01.2008 - 04.2013
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Operated a Reach Truck to move materials and products in warehouse facility.
- Organized product in appropriate shelving units according to company guidelines.
- Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts, and cranes.
- Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.
Education
GED -
Shriver Job Corps Center
Devens, MA07-2001
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Shipment unpacking
- Loading and unloading
- Truck processing
- Cleaning and organizing
- Material handling
- Stock control
- Pallet jack handling
- Equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Space optimization
- Warehouse organization
- Delivery scheduling
- Stacking and staging
- Unpacking merchandise
- Warehouse logistics
- Pallet jacks
- Inventory tracking
- Barcode scanning
- Receiving and processing shipments
- Basic computer proficiency
- Materials handling and transport
- Cross-docking
- Basic mathematics
- Forklift operation
- Order picking and processing
- Problem-solving
- Order fulfillment
- Deadline adherence
- Able to lift and carry [number] lbs
- Material loading and unloading
- Operations support
- Order picking
- Time management
- Forklift operations
- Sorting and labeling
Timeline
Warehouse Workers
Southland Temp Agency
09.2024 - 01.2025
Delivery Driver
Amazon
03.2024 - 09.2024
Material Handler
Ingersoll Rand - Trane
06.2023 - 04.2024
Warehouse Associate/assemble Supervisor
Veridian furniture company
04.2021 - 01.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot distribution center
09.2019 - 03.2021
Forklift Operator
Prologistixs Temp Services
03.2018 - 02.2019
Line Cook
Joe’s crab shack
09.2016 - 05.2017
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings, HOH
03.2016 - 08.2016
Line Cook
Red Robin restaurant
02.2015 - 06.2016
Groundskeeping and Maintenance
NYC Parks Department
03.2014 - 10.2015
Warehouse Associate
Dellon Sales
01.2008 - 04.2013
GED -
Shriver Job Corps Center