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Hector Tovar-Varela

Dodge City,KS

Summary

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented person with extensive experience in warehouse operations, focusing on safety and quality standards. Known for rapid learning and effective problem-solving, I excel in both individual and team settings, to drive operational excellence. Experienced in performing pre-operational inspections and mentoring new hires to ensure they quickly adapt to roles while maintaining high-quality standards. Eager to contribute to Koch's objectives, recognizing the opportunity to grow personally and professionally within a company that values safety, efficiency, and continuous learning. With a commitment to advancing principled-based management and leveraging technology for operational improvement, I am prepared to contribute to Koch's mission of efficiently producing environmentally compliant fertilizer products.

Work History

Shipping Dock Worker

National Beef
2 2021 - Current

Forklift Driver:

  • Collaborated with team members and supervisors to ensure accurate loading and proper trailer weight distribution.
  • Conducted pre-load inspections to identify and resolve damage, maintaining product integrity.
  • Efficiently loaded trailers based on specific customer requirements.
  • Troubleshot and repaired equipment issues on the shipping dock to minimize downtime and maintain workflow continuity.

Load Controller:

  • Mentored new hires in company procedures and best practices, enhancing team collaboration and workplace culture.
  • Optimized dock workflow, managing over 11 docked loads daily to expedite processing and dispatching.
  • Utilized warehouse management software to verify and adjust outgoing shipment quantities against purchase orders.
  • Coordinated load assignments and communicated effectively with forklift drivers and export staff to ensure accuracy and compliance in load dispatch.
  • Monitored the warehouse overview to communicate with coworkers or maintenance staff to maintain the flow of production.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

Southern New Hampshire University
Dodge City, KS
01.2026

Skills

  • Purchase order verification
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English
  • Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Forklift Operations
  • Safety and Shipping Procedures
  • Willing to Learn
  • Inventory Tracking

Hobbies

I enjoy taking university level courses to improve my critical thinking, analytical, and technical skills.

References

Sonny Beltz

Currently at Koch, Dodge City

Former National Beef Supervisor, then General Foreman

(620) 255-2688‬

Amanda Luna

National Beef Shipping Load Controller

(620) 255-7945

Rafael Hernandez

National Beef Fabrication QA

(620) 253-3594

Jaime Gomez

National Beef Export Auditor

620-255-4992

Timeline

Shipping Dock Worker

National Beef
2 2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

Southern New Hampshire University
Hector Tovar-Varela