Hector Hernandez
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Resourceful Manager of Production with expertise in operational strategy development, workflow optimization, and quality control. Demonstrated proficiency in managing integration processes and developing procedures for efficient production environments. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and team alignment towards common goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Allis Roller
Franklin, WI
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, optimizing space for efficient storage.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and reduce downtime.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and adjustments.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented best practices for warehouse organization, enhancing accessibility of materials.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, contributing to enhanced workflow efficiency.
- 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.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software.
- Optimized fuel usage and maintenance costs by operating forklifts in economical manner.
- Streamlined order processing, organizing goods for easy access and quick dispatch.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
- Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Supported continuous operation by performing minor maintenance on forklifts, preventing downtime.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately logging movements of goods.
- Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
- Reduced instances of stock discrepancies, meticulously tracking goods received against purchase orders.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Increased operational flexibility by obtaining certifications for various types of forklifts.
- Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Facilitated prompt shipping, executing precise and timely order fulfillment.
- Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Trulite
Trulite Glass & Glass Aluminum Solution
5700 S Moorland Rd New Berlin 63151
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented production plans to meet customer demand, ensuring alignment with operational strategies.
- Identified opportunities for process automation to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and ensured compliance with all safety regulations.
- Created detailed reports on daily production activities and results, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Monitored the performance of all production staff, providing feedback and coaching to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow throughout the facility.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of production workers, fostering a culture of safety and productivity.
- Organized regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress against goals and objectives.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
Manager of Production
Systems Equipment
Germantown, Wisconsin
07.2020 - 04.2024
- Created detailed reports on daily production activities and results.
- Evaluated employee job performance, providing guidance for improvement when needed.
- Identified opportunities for process automation in order to streamline operations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and ensured compliance with all safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented production plans to meet customer demand.
- Reviewed material orders from suppliers to ensure accuracy prior to delivery.
- Monitored the performance of all production staff, providing feedback and coaching to improve efficiency.
- Organized regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress against goals and objectives.
- Recruited, trained and supervised a team of production workers.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow throughout the facility.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by implementing effective communication techniques.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
Welding Fabricator
Helgesen
Hartford, Wisconsin
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Lead Forklift Driver
Zero zono
Waukesha, Wisconsin
07.2010 - 04.2016
- Prioritized tasks based on importance and urgency while adhering to deadlines.
- Prepared orders for shipment by loading onto trailers or containers ensuring secure placement of items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with palletized product.
- Completed necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently including inventory logs and time cards.
- Identified damaged products upon receipt from vendors or customers for return or replacement purposes.
- Responded quickly to any problems that arose during operations such as mechanical failures or personnel conflicts.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of goods.
- Operated a stand-up reach truck to move stock into appropriate shelves or racks.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance checks on lift trucks and other equipment as needed.
- Monitored daily productivity levels of other employees on the floor.
- Processed orders accurately according to customer requirements.
- Received, stored and distributed materials and products utilizing a forklift.
- Inspected and maintained the operating condition of equipment.
- Conducted daily inspections of the facility's equipment to ensure proper working conditions according to OSHA standards.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding product movement, safety issues, and personnel issues.
- Trained new personnel in safe operation of forklifts, order pickers and other warehouse equipment.
- Moved material within warehouse to designated areas using a forklift.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
WCTC
Waukesha, WisconsinHigh School Diploma -
Waukesha South High School
Waukesha, Wisconsin05.2018
Skills
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Production scheduling
- Process automation
- Operational strategy development
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Health and safety compliance
- Workforce planning
- Quality control
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Inventory management
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Allis Roller
10.2025 - 06.2026
Trulite
Trulite Glass & Glass Aluminum Solution
02.2024 - 09.2025
Manager of Production
Systems Equipment
07.2020 - 04.2024
Welding Fabricator
Helgesen
07.2017 - 12.2019
Lead Forklift Driver
Zero zono
07.2010 - 04.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
WCTC
High School Diploma -
Waukesha South High School