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GERARDO GUZMAN

Hammond,IN

Summary

Detail-oriented warehouse worker with expertise in forklift operation, material loading and unloading. Dedicated professional with experience in warehouse logistics and operations. Skilled in packaging, labeling, and maintaining a clean work environment. Committed to enhancing workflow efficiency while adhering to safety regulations. Productive professional demonstrating skills. Known for performing tasks and job duties quickly and with minimal supervision. Safety-oriented individual with superior knowledge of OSHA regulatory safety protocols and practices.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Worker

PolyJohn Enterprises Corporation
Whiting, Indiana
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently within the warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipping containers for timely delivery of products.
  • Organized warehouse layout to enhance accessibility and workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
  • Packaged products securely for shipment to prevent damage during transit.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.

Laborer

Michael Foods
Lansing, Illinois
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Operated machinery for food processing and packaging tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in production areas.
  • Followed safety guidelines to ensure a secure working environment.
  • Conducted quality checks on products to meet company standards.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve operational efficiency.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely repairs.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
  • Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.

Forklift Operator

Dart Container Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
08.2013 - 11.2017
  • Operated forklifts to move materials safely within the facility.
  • Coordinated with team members to manage inventory flow efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of goods.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the warehouse area.
  • Implemented safety measures to reduce workplace hazards effectively.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to improve workflow processes regularly.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.

Education

George Washington HS
Chicago, IL
01-1996

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Material loading and unloading
  • Basic mathematics
  • Cleaning and organizing
  • Pallet jacks
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Safety protocols

Languages

English/Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Warehouse Worker

PolyJohn Enterprises Corporation
10.2021 - 10.2022

Laborer

Michael Foods
12.2019 - 04.2021

Forklift Operator

Dart Container Corporation
08.2013 - 11.2017

George Washington HS