Efrain Hernandez
Lucerne Valley
Summary
Detail-oriented Forklift Operator skilled in equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and inventory management. Experienced in optimizing order fulfillment processes and maintaining clean, organized workspaces in high-volume warehouses. Strong background in shipping and receiving procedures, with effective communication and conflict resolution abilities. Committed to delivering quality results as a collaborative team player.
Overview
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16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Genuine Parts Company - NAPA
Ontario, California
08.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse, supporting efficient inventory management.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments in compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklift equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained clean, organized work environment to ensure safety and streamline operations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate timely order fulfillment, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Facilitated shipping and receiving processes.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Prepared items for shipping by boxing, labeling, and shrink wrapping.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading and packing slips.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
Apple Valley
06.2019 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the distribution center.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Organized warehouse layout to enhance inventory flow and accessibility.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected products for quality assurance during transportation tasks.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Oversaw inventory levels to ensure consistent product availability. to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Operated replenishment systems to track and order merchandise efficiently.
- Recorded daily activities, tracking items moved to monitor workflow and support inventory management.
- Performed cycle counts to determine inventory levels and reconcile differences with actual stock on hand.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computerized inventory records, and performed necessary adjustments.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues on all shifts regarding order status updates or changes.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot
Ontario, California
02.2011 - 04.2019
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline loading operations.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage and ensured accuracy in delivery.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking loaded items accurately.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate workflow tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during loading activities.
- Assisted co-workers by lifting heavy objects and packing boxes.
- Ensured all items were securely fastened in the truck bed or trailer to prevent damage during transport.
- Packaged, crated and loaded items safely for transport.
- Reported any damaged goods immediately to supervisor for further inspection or repair.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
- Loaded product on trailer using packing list to verify and account for parts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment used for loading and unloading operations.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against invoices or orders.
- Filled and leveled off products to stack evenly on pallets.
- Kept loading dock clear and free of debris, minimizing accidents and injuries.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials such as aerosols or flammable liquids.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using approved cleaning agents and safely disposed of hazardous waste material.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Examined work orders meticulously to identify required materials and tasks. before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Assisted in training new loaders on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Stacked boxes, crates, containers, and other materials on pallets, shelves, or racks in an orderly manner according to company standards.
- Utilized RF scanners to track product locations accurately throughout the warehouse environment.
- Used RF scanners to accurately record product information during the pick-and-pack process.
- Utilized RF scanners effectively to read item numbers and barcodes when selecting items for an order.
- Utilized RF scanners for efficient tracking of products throughout the supply chain process.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High
Granada Hills, CA06-1993
Skills
- Forklift operation
- RF scanner operation
- Inventory control
- Shipping operations
- Order processing
- Freight logistics
- Quality control
- Equipment upkeep
- Hazardous materials management
- Pallet assembly
- Safety protocols
- Truck operations
- Data management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Genuine Parts Company - NAPA
08.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
06.2019 - 05.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot
02.2011 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High