Geovanny Zamora
Chicago,United States
Summary
Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in Forklift operator paired with 10+ years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Forklift Driver
Grand World
Bensenville, IL
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Dairy Department Manager
Fresh Market Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Utilized advanced forecasting methods to accurately predict future sales trends, optimizing inventory planning as needed.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal product availability and freshness.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a well-stocked and organized dairy department.
- Trained new employees on dairy department procedures, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of department operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Lead Forklift Driver
Diversified Entities
Melrose Park, IL
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with other department leads to optimize operational processes across the organization.
- Assisted in reducing labor costs through efficient scheduling and time management practices.
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
- Contributed to successful audits by maintaining accurate documentation of all forklift operations and inventory transactions.
- Led team of forklift drivers to achieve performance targets consistently through effective task delegation and supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by obtaining and maintaining relevant certifications in forklift operation and safety.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing product storage areas effectively.
- Played a key role in achieving company-wide cost reduction initiatives related to warehouse logistics operations.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, facilitating seamless coordination on inbound/outbound shipments.
- 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.
Education
Carl Schurz High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Stock Rotation
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Safe driver
- Loading and unloading
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Material Handling
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Inventory Counts
- Warehouse Management
- Product Inspection
- Palletizing
Certification
- Certified Forklift operator
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Forklift Driver
Grand World
08.2020 - 02.2024
Dairy Department Manager
Fresh Market Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2020
Lead Forklift Driver
Diversified Entities
08.2014 - 05.2018
Carl Schurz High School