Gilberto R. Solorzano
Hammond,IN
Summary
Hardworking Dockman with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and over 15 years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and heavy machinery. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
NFI Logistics
University Park, Illinois
03.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse facility.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using clap and forklift.
- Maintained accurate logs of material movement and equipment usage.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Operated forklift and clap truck to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Labeled and added shrink-wrapping to items.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Completed daily logs for record-keeping.
- Unloaded shipments onto an automated roller conveyor for robot forklifts.
- Used minor problem-solving skills while using the automated roller conveyor to fix any problems while in use.
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
Chicago Heights, Illinois
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Inspected cargo for damages, irregularities and incorrect information.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.
- Removed obstructions from entryways and transported packages to correct locations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on heavy machinery to prevent malfunctions and breakdowns.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Watched hazmat safety videos to help prevent accidents and spills
- Stacked and loaded trailers using proper tools and equipment to maximize loading capacity of trailers and to protect freight.
- Worked safely in a crowded environment
Supervisor/Laborer
Performance Minerals Corp
Chicago, Illinois
04.2008 - 01.2016
- Supervised and trained up to 6 workers.
- Loaded and unloaded all sizes of truck trailers and shipping containers.
- Did all preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Was responsible for production of quality product and proper storing.
- Was forklift certified.
- Completed daily tasks and jobs in a timely matter.
- Did bookkeeping on production and daily tasks.
- Performed daily quality tests on products.
- 8 years of Caterpillar front end loader experience and maintenance.
Warehouse Worker
Bakker's Produce
Griffith, Indiana
12.2006 - 12.2007
- Was responsible for daily cleaning of produce and packaging, cold cooler storing, and proper warehouse cleaning and sanitizing.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- 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.
- Did minor maintenance of warehouse building.
Education
GED -
George Roger's Clark High School
Hammond, INSkills
- Quick learner
- Heavy machine operator
- Supervisory skills
- Bookkeeping
- Manual labor
- Inventory Organization
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Inventory Control
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Materials Handling
- Product Verification
- Freight Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Freight Labeling
- Tool and Supply Organization
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Safety Precautions
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Job Planning
- Storage Area Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Production Documentation
- Stacking and Staging
- Loading and Unloading
- Bracing, Padding, and Strapping
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Cargo Securing
- Forklift Certified
- Equipment Operation
- Damage Prevention
- Materials Sorting
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Protective Equipment Use
- OSHA Compliance
- Inventory Tracking
- Warehouse Operations
Training
- Safety training
- OSHA
- Hazmat and material handling training
- Forklift training
- Workplace conduct training
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
NFI Logistics
03.2024 - Current
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
03.2016 - 08.2023
Supervisor/Laborer
Performance Minerals Corp
04.2008 - 01.2016
Warehouse Worker
Bakker's Produce
12.2006 - 12.2007
GED -
George Roger's Clark High School