Hi, I’m
Edward Piña
Hemet,CA
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at Hawthorne CAT, excelling in inventory management and order fulfillment. Proven ability to optimize routes and enhance team collaboration, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with safety standards. Certified in forklift operation, I consistently prioritize quality control and customer service to exceed operational goals.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Hawthorne CATSan Diego, CA
Warehouse Associate 2
11.2022 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Delivered filled customer, stock, and work orders to assigned branches efficiently.
- Covered additional routes as necessary to ensure timely delivery.
- Received and unloaded CAL parts truck, maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Fulfilled emergency customer and branch orders along with backorder processing.
- Scanned inventory and stocked items in designated areas for optimal organization.
- Operated DBS system to execute tasks as instructed by superiors.
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
USPSTemecula, CA
Rural Mail Carrier
06.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Organized outgoing mail and parcels for efficient delivery to residential and business customers along assigned route
- Delivered and collected mail for designated route to businesses and residential homes using satchels, cars and small trucks.
- Notified supervisor immediately if any irregularities were found during the route delivery process.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding postal services and regulations.
- Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
Ross Distribution CenterMoreno Valley, CA
Warehouse Associate
03.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Relocated merchandise pallets between receiving, shipping, and various stations within distribution center.
- Utilized sit-down forklift, power pallet jack, and TRT certification for safe operations.
Behr PaintSanta Ana, CA
Milling Machine Operator
04.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Ensured compliance with industry standards in paint production.
- Translated paint batch tickets to guarantee accurate raw material quantities and specifications.
- Optimized viscosity and cleanliness through precise measurement of ingredients.
- Obtained certification for operating sit-down forklifts and power pallet jacks.
- Maximized production by collaborating with team members and training new employees.
Sherwin Williams PaintSan Diego, CA
Milling Machine Operator
12.2010 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Ensured adherence to highest paint manufacturing standards in the industry.
- Translated paint batch tickets to determine correct raw materials and quantities.
- Achieved optimal viscosity and cleanliness through meticulous processes.
- Certified operator of sit-down forklifts and power pallet jacks.
- Maximized production by going beyond basic job requirements to work with team members, train new workers and enhance efficiency.
DNC SportserviceSan Diego, CA
Warehouse Porter
03.2008 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Filling and moving product orders from the different concession stands around the ballpark and the club house
- Sit down Forklift and cart driver certified
OMNIVIEW CONSTRUCTIONSAN DIEGO, CA
Crew Leader
01.2003 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Developed and executed strategies to boost team performance and refine processes.
- Analyzed data from completed projects to pinpoint areas for efficiency and quality enhancement.
- Organized crew placements by job function, maximizing overall productivity.
- Inspected construction sites pre- and post-project to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA regulations, showcasing leadership capabilities.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand and power tools.
- Performed surface preparation techniques to enhance paint durability across various substrates.
- Managed inventory of materials, tools, and equipment to maintain precise stock records.
Dirt Cheap Car RentalSan Diego, CA
Operations Manager, Customer Experience
04.1993 - 11.2002
Job overview
- Executed impactful business plans, aligning strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Implemented promotional campaigns, driving development of new goods and services.
- Established processes for rapid resolution of customer inquiries and complaints.
- Performed daily operational functions, including opening, closing, and shift transitions.
- Assessed inventory levels regularly, placing orders to sustain optimal stock.
- Devised strategies enhancing customer loyalty and attracting new clientele.
- Prepared vehicles for washing by removing debris and applying pre-wash solutions.
- Contributed innovative ideas in team meetings to enhance service quality.
Education
Montgomery High SchoolSan Diego, CA
High School Diploma
01.1992
University Overview
Class of 1992
Skills
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Order fulfillment
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Route optimization
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Machine operation
Awards Acknowledgements
- Comex Group, 2010, Started as a canner and got promoted to Miller after 4 months. 2016 Site of the Year recipients for volume manufactured globally.
- Dirt Cheap Car Rental, Started as a car washer and got promoted to Manager in 6 months, then promoted to Operations Manager 4 months after.
- DNC Sportservice, 2010, Employee of the Month in April.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Associate 2
Hawthorne CAT
11.2022 - 02.2025
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
06.2022 - 11.2022
Warehouse Associate
Ross Distribution Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
Milling Machine Operator
Behr Paint
04.2021 - 10.2021
Milling Machine Operator
Sherwin Williams Paint
12.2010 - 07.2021
Warehouse Porter
DNC Sportservice
03.2008 - 08.2010
Crew Leader
OMNIVIEW CONSTRUCTION
01.2003 - 02.2010
Operations Manager, Customer Experience
Dirt Cheap Car Rental
04.1993 - 11.2002
Montgomery High School
High School Diploma
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