Favian Cortez
Pomona,CA
Summary
Diligent and safety-conscious forklift driver with 8 years of experience seeking a challenging role in a dynamic warehouse environment. Possessing a strong track record of efficiently and safely operating forklifts, adept at managing inventory and materials, and committed to ensuring the highest standards of warehouse operations.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Industrial design products
Jurupa Valley , CA
04.2023 - 2026
- Measuring metal cutting items for projects moving heavy material around yard of loading material with forklift also as loading making metal carts for warehouse use and customers in need of equipment for job assignments
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Forklift Operator
CMC Worldwide
Pomona
02.2014 - 09.2023
- Unloaded incoming materials from trucks and rail cars and moved them to the staging area
- Received, stored, and shipped products in a safe and efficient manner
- Worked with other team members to plan efficient and precise movements
- Increased team efficiency by using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move materials
- Organized warehouse inventory in a way that was both effective and efficient
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
- Oversaw transporting inventory items to their proper locations
- Packed items into appropriate shipping containers
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices
- Took orders from storage, wrapped them up, and staged them for shipping
- Notify the supervisor about faulty equipment, rack damage, and other potential safety hazards
- Stacked merchandise on partial and full pallets, and empty pallets were removed from the sales floor
- Trained
- Checked for damage and performed temperature and quality checks on the items
- Contributed to profitability by training new employees on how to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, as well as troubleshooting machines to ensure optimal performance and reduce overtime costs
- Kept an eye on things
- Picked up trash, swept the floor, and wiped down the equipment at the end of each shift
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and protocols to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Double-checked all packed cartons for proper shipping labels to ensure prompt delivery
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Shrink-wrapped pallets every day.
Education
GED -
Ganesha High School
Pomona, CA01.2011
Skills
Forklift operator
Order picking
Putting away merchandise
Team Player
Processing
Certified Forklift Operator
Operating various types of forklifts
Understanding of warehouse operations
Inventory management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Commitment to safety regulations
Inventory staging
Hardworking
Resourceful
Experience operating equipment
Physically fit
Inventory control
Warehouse safety
Interpersonal communication skills
Certification
Forklift certifications
Languages
English and Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Industrial design products
04.2023 - 2026
Forklift Operator
CMC Worldwide
02.2014 - 09.2023
GED -
Ganesha High School