Emanuel Garfia
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Well-qualified; proficient in handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Efficiency-driven and organized with team-oriented mentality and dedication to customer satisfaction, business goals and sales excellence. Skilled in coordinating documentation, inspection,and forklift operating.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Team Member
TACG
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions
Construction Worker
Benchmark Foundations
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
Manufacturing Inspector
Kubota Manufacturing Of America
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Incorporated automated systems to produce goods of good quality and consistently speed up processes.
- Produced items in bulk and removed assembling complexities by using automated systems.
- Observed quality assurance measures to avoid potential lawsuits from consumers.
- Verified that all general manufacturing processes met high quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshot and resolved general manufacturing issues and faults promptly to minimize downtime.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for general merchandise production.
Forklift Operator
Pilgrim Pride
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Kitchen Staff Member
Steak N Shake
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Cleaned walk-in refrigerators and freezers and operated powered floor and steam equipment for deep cleaning.
- Combined ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce top-quality food and minimized preparation time and food waste.
- Worked assignments for different kitchen stations and specialized in fries, breading, grilled hamburgers and pancakes.
- Prepared and cooked items requiring little or no processing such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Education Charter High School
Cleveland, GA05.2017
Skills
- Process Optimization
- Supply Chain Improvement
- Shipment Monitoring
- Inventory Management Procedures
- Shipping Procedures
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Material Handling
- Warehouse and Transportation Operations
- Ability to Work Independently
- Inspecting Goods
- Train Staff
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Training and Leadership
- Punctual and Dependable
Certification
- Forklift certified, TACG - Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
- Forklift certified, Pilgrims Pride - Oct 2016 - May 2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Logistics Team Member
TACG
07.2023 - 08.2023
Construction Worker
Benchmark Foundations
09.2022 - 06.2023
Manufacturing Inspector
Kubota Manufacturing Of America
07.2017 - 09.2022
Forklift Operator
Pilgrim Pride
10.2016 - 05.2017
Kitchen Staff Member
Steak N Shake
08.2015 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Mountain Education Charter High School
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