Ethan Abundez-Ross
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Efficient Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and safe operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Sierra Forest Products
West Chicago, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Optimized inventory management through effective merchandise control.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Cashier
Kohls
Wheaton, IL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
Cashier
Jewels Osco
West Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Chicago Community High School
West Chicago, IL05-2022
Skills
- Warehouse picking
- Stock allocation
- Time management skills
- Cash handling and management
- Decision making aptitude
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- OSHA training
- Equipment maintenance
- Materials handling
- Safety awareness
- Assembly line experience
- Written and verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Work ethic and integrity
Affiliations
- Weight lifting
- Running
- Fixing motor vehicles
- Reading
- photography
Certification
- OSHA Certificate of Completion for Forklift Safety Course.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Honor roll student
- Given leadership roles throughout most high school activities I participated in
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Sierra Forest Products
06.2022 - Current
Cashier
Kohls
09.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier
Jewels Osco
08.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
West Chicago Community High School
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