ELIAS SORTO
Glenwood,AR
Summary
Hardworking professional with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and many years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and swing-reach trucks. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading trucks and order picking and packing. Reliable Warehouse Associate with background in inventory management, shipping and receiving protocols. Possess strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to maintain safety standards and improve warehouse operations efficiency in previous roles. Known for problem-solving abilities and commitment to team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouser
Owens Corning
Waxahachie, Texas
12.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Managed inventory by organizing and labeling stock accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve operations.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before shipping to customers.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels effectively.
- Identified damaged or defective items and reported them to supervisor immediately.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with accuracy and care for inventory management.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize risks and maintain a secure work environment.
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and performed routine maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records of material movement and inventory levels.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Organized inventory into designated areas in the warehouse.
- Attended regular meetings to discuss production targets and goals.
- Packed orders for shipping according to customer specifications.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Warehouse Associate
Byler Rivet Supply
01.2020 - 10.2024
- My time at Byler, I was a Warehouse Associate and did all the typical duties of the warehouse
- I was shipping with UPS, FedEx, DHL, receiving freight inbound and outbound, staging orders with a Cherry Picker Forklift and with a sit down forklift
- I also was Part of the management program and managed the warehouse for 3 months at a time rotating with the other warehouse associates with seniority.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Service Porter
Gateway Buick GMC
01.2019 - 12.2020
- I drove service cars to the back parking lot.
- Picked-up cars from auctions and drove them back to the dealership.
- Prepared rental cars for customers who requested them while their own vehicle was being serviced.
- Delivered loaner cars to customers who requested them while their own vehicle was undergoing repairs or maintenance work.
- Reviewed repair orders with customers prior to beginning work on their vehicles so that they understood what services were being performed.
- Ensured that all paperwork associated with servicing a vehicle was properly filed away in its corresponding folder.
- Assisted mechanics with lifting heavy parts or equipment into position during engine repairs or replacements.
- Inspected vehicles for stains and debris and returned clean and tidy vehicle to customer.
- Supported parts department with deliveries and pickups.
- Kept the service lounge clean and stocked up with water.
- Received customer vehicles for service and parked them in designated areas.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of customer vehicles using cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaner, air compressor, and power washer.
- Performed minor maintenance services such as checking fluid levels, changing oil filters, and replacing windshield wipers.
- Checked tire pressure on customer vehicles and made recommendations for any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Provided shuttle service for customers when their vehicle was being serviced at the shop.
Housekeeping
Central Christian College of the Bible
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Typical housekeeping work, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and taking trash out.
- Maintained a clean living environment by performing housekeeping duties.
- Assisted housekeeping staff with cleaning rooms when needed.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including l, vacuuming and cleaning.
- Maintained all equipment used in housekeeping duties according to safety protocols.
Kitchen Worker
Central Christian College of the Bible
01.2016 - 12.2017
- I was the food runner, food prep, and bussed as well.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Organized supplies and ingredients needed for meal preparation.
- Prepared food items such as salads, entrees, sandwiches and desserts according to recipes.
- Stocked refrigerators with prepared foods and beverages.
- Operated kitchen appliances including ovens, grills, fryers and mixers.
- Followed safety protocols when handling knives, hot surfaces or other potentially hazardous equipment.
- Ensured that all food products were stored properly according to health regulations.
- Kept track of expiration dates on food products to ensure freshness.
- Monitored temperatures of freezers, coolers and heating equipment to maintain proper levels of food storage safety.
- Carried out basic baking tasks such as making breads, rolls and pastries.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
Education
Associates Degree - Christian Studies (Worship)
Central Christian College of The Bible
Moberly, MO05-2019
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
Irving, Texas06-2016
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Interface
- Negotiation
- Up to date and good with Technology
- Hard worker
- Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Shipping and receiving
- Merchandise staging
- Inventory counting
- Order picking and processing
- Lifting and sorting
- Quantity calculations
- Freight Labeling
- Pallet building
- Labeling and boxing
- Purchase order verification
- Product verification
- Assembly and production
- Warehouse Logistics
- Route deliveries
- Material Handling
- Wrapping and boxing
- Warehouse tools operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Leadership and team building
- Warehouse Safety
- Barcode scanning
- Excellent driving record
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Loading and unloading
- Materials handling and transport
- Forklift certified
- Logistics
Languages
English, Spanish
MAJORS
- Nimitz High School : AV Production, Graphic Design, Film & Video
- Central Christian College of the Bible: Worship Arts, Christian Ministries
Extracurricular Activities
College Basketball Team Worship Team at Church
Affiliations
- Play Drums at Church
- Play different sports
Accomplishments
- I was in management of the warehouse when we hit our Company sales record.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouser
Owens Corning
12.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Byler Rivet Supply
01.2020 - 10.2024
Service Porter
Gateway Buick GMC
01.2019 - 12.2020
Housekeeping
Central Christian College of the Bible
01.2017 - 12.2018
Kitchen Worker
Central Christian College of the Bible
01.2016 - 12.2017
Associates Degree - Christian Studies (Worship)
Central Christian College of The Bible
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
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