Francisco Soto
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Seven years of experience in warehouse and logistics environments, proficient in operating forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. Experienced in surface preparation and finishing processes in Metalworking industry. Bilingual in English and Spanish and offer strong attention to detail and expertise in inventory management, equipment safety, and quality assurance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metal Finisher
Arconic
Chandler, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Oversee equipment operation, including saws, pallet jacks, hoists, and overhead cranes, to maintain safety and productivity standards.
- Utilize shearing equipment to cut metal to specified rough lengths.
- Operate sanding equipment to achieve a polished finish on completed pieces.
- Preparation of aluminum products for heat treatment processes.
- Monitor product dimensions and quality standards throughout production processes.
- Document production processes and maintain accurate records of finished goods.
LTO (Lift Truck Operator)
Kroger
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated Reach truck to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Adhered to safety regulations and used equipment in a safe manner
- Replenished case pick slots to support warehouse operations
- Scanned product and/or pallet using WIN system for accurate inventory tracking
- Read computer to determine direction of job and pallet location
- Consolidated product as needed to maximize storage efficiency
Lift Operator
The Antigua Group, Inc
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels
- Achieved faster order fulfillment by expertly retrieving products from storage areas using high lift devices
- Retrieved high pick orders using high lift device
- Troubleshot issue items for successful order fulfillment
FC Associate I
Amazon
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts, and other heavy equipment to transport merchandise throughout facility
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment
- Stowed and picked items using 'Order Picker'
- Problem solved issue products such as packages, pallets, and random items
- Received inbound items into company system
- Sorted products into totes assigned for shipment to other facilities
Warehouse Loader
Shearer's Foods, LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Utilized hand tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other specialized equipment safely
- Consistently met performance targets for speed, accuracy, and quality
- Loaded bulk and route delivery trucks with warehouse goods
- Ensured cases were not damaged, pallets were in good condition, and product was square and stable
- Obeyed warehouse traffic patterns and all safety rules related to PIT operation
- Performed accurate list picking for orders per the RF scanner
- Reported all error-ed locations or inventory issues to the command center
Education
Mechatronics - Trade school
Ancora
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Phlebotomy - Trade school
Brookline College-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2011
High School Diploma -
Century High School
06-2010
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Assembly
- Inventory management
- Packaging
- Outdoor work
- Shipping & receiving
- Logistics
- Truck loading and unloading
- Quality control
- Power tool operation
- Surface preparation
- Metalworking
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
Bilingual
English
Timeline
Metal Finisher
Arconic
01.2026 - Current
LTO (Lift Truck Operator)
Kroger
02.2025 - 01.2026
Lift Operator
The Antigua Group, Inc
08.2024 - 01.2025
FC Associate I
Amazon
09.2019 - 08.2024
Warehouse Loader
Shearer's Foods, LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019
Phlebotomy - Trade school
Brookline College-Phoenix
Mechatronics - Trade school
Ancora
High School Diploma -
Century High School