Edgar Marquez Alcala
Centralia
Summary
I embrace a lifelong learning mindset. I am a Dynamic leader and bilingual team player with a proven track record at United National Foods Incorporated. Excelled in shipping, receiving, and forklift operation, significantly reducing errors and improving warehouse efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional leadership by training new employees, enhancing team performance. Skilled in warehouse safety and effective communication, driving success and fostering strong relationships. All you got is all it takes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiver/Former Trainer
United National Foods Incorporated
06.2021 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- accessed computer to use and help operate receiving more efficiently, discovering incorrect quantities on bill of lading with product. prioritizing trucks by appointment time and size of load preventing detentions.
- Reduced errors in received shipments by conducting thorough inspections and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Trained new employees on receiving procedures, improving overall team performance.
- Placed, tagged, and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Provided support during peak seasons or special projects by performing additional duties as needed including assisting in picking, packing or shipping processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents during unloading and storage processes.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Skillfully maneuvered heavy machinery in tight spaces, demonstrating exceptional spatial awareness and adaptability to various job site conditions.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper loader operation procedures, ensuring consistent quality standards across the workforce.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately operating reach trucks for order picking and pallet storage.
Herbicide Applicator
Aqua Technex
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance in herbicide applications.
- Evaluated sites before treatment to identify target plants and determine appropriate herbicides and application rates.
- Reduced invasive species by conducting thorough inspections and treatments.
- Strengthened client relationships through timely communication and informative updates on treatment progress with the department of ecology.
- Assisted in the development of integrated herbicide management strategies, combining chemical control methods with other tactics.
- applied aquatic herbicide in various locations in the PNW(washington,Oregon & Idaho).
Forklift Operator
Sierra Pacific Mill
04.2017 - 03.2018
- saw changes daily
- cleanup
- relieve bid job operators for breaks
- operated small and large forklifts, diesel and propane
Forklift Operator
Swansons Bark
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- line lead- in charge to keep a fast pace for high production
- educated team on safety, lockout procedures and forklift (authorized to certify)
Education
High School Diploma -
Centralia High School
Centralia, WA06-2012
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Leadership qualities
- Team player attitude
- Company policies
- Punctual and reliable
- Effective communication
- Warehouse safety
- Forklift operation
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Team building & leadership
- Driven to succeed
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Electronics
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Welding
- Auto transport
- Classic restoration
Timeline
Receiver/Former Trainer
United National Foods Incorporated
06.2021 - Current
Herbicide Applicator
Aqua Technex
06.2019 - 07.2020
Forklift Operator
Sierra Pacific Mill
04.2017 - 03.2018
Forklift Operator
Swansons Bark
10.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Centralia High School
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