Gabriel Carranza
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Dock Forklift Driver
R & L Carriers
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Performed daily equipment checks, ensuring optimal performance levels throughout shifts.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment by verifying product quantities against invoices before loading onto trucks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while adhering to workplace safety standards.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
South Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TXSkills
- Safety awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Weight Documentation
- Warehouse Safety
- Palletizing
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Safe driver
- Forklift Operation
- Dock Operations
- Punctual and Reliable
Certification
- Certified forklift Operator, Roadrunner Transport
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Dock Forklift Driver
R & L Carriers
08.2016 - 08.2019
South Grand Prairie High School
- Certified forklift Operator, Roadrunner Transport
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