Edwin Hernandez
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Qualified warehouse forklift operator with several years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance.
Efficient Warehouse Lead boasting experience in managing warehouse operations, including inventory control, logistics coordination, and team leadership. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, solid communication skills, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Previous work has demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the distribution center.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Inspected equipment daily for safe operation and maintenance needs.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote a safe environment.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lowes Distribution Center
Pittston, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Inspected equipment daily for safe operation and maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to meet shipping deadlines effectively.
- Organized warehouse inventory to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote a safe environment.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
Lead Trainer Forklift Operator
Adidas
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed training materials for new product launches and employee onboarding.
- Facilitated group training sessions focused on product knowledge and customer engagement.
- Assessed employee performance through role-playing and feedback exercises.
- Provided one-on-one coaching for employees seeking skill improvement and development.
- Maintained records of training sessions, attendance, and participant feedback for review.
- Provided feedback to participants regarding their performance during the training sessions.
- Advised senior management about potential improvements that could be made to current training processes or systems.
Education
HVAC
Fortis Institute
02.2025 - 10.2025
Wilkes Barre Area Highschool
Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Team building
- Training facilitation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Workflow optimization
- Quality assurance
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet consolidation
- Safe lifting techniques
- Shipment receiving
- Downstacking management
- Forklift operation
- Order pulling and preparation
- Loading dock staging
- Barcode scanning
- Pallet building
- Time management
- First aid training
- Hand-eye coordination
- Goods packaging
- Attention to detail
- OSHA training
- Record keeping
- Adherence to procedures
- Vehicle inspection
- Pallet jack operation
- Load balancing
- Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Data entry
- Safe forklift operation
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic math
- High rack storage
- Team collaboration
- Stock control
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse organization
- Information logs
- Safety protocols
- Receiving procedures
- Materials handling
- Order picking
- Workplace cleanliness
- Quality control
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Inventory transport
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- OSHA 10
- CPR AED
- GASTITE QUALIFIED INSTALLER
Timeline
HVAC
Fortis Institute
02.2025 - 10.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
05.2024 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lowes Distribution Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Trainer Forklift Operator
Adidas
05.2022 - 05.2023
Wilkes Barre Area Highschool