Hector Valenzuela
Hamden,CT
Summary
Experienced forklift operator with over six years of expertise in shipment inspections and transportation. Proficient in warehouse management systems to ensure safe and punctual shipment and delivery. Comfortable with heavy lifting and operating all job-related equipment, demonstrating strength and resilience. Eager to contribute as a dedicated team member, known for thoroughness and exceptional organizational skills. Boasting excellent communication abilities, this candidate has maintained a flawless 100% safety record. Seeking growth opportunities within a successful company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Material Handler
Buzzutos
01.2022 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
Lead Machine Operator
Timothy's Center for Gardening
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Safely operate wide range of machinery and equipment
- Maintain clean, neat and organized work area
- Pick stock during high-volume operational time to satisfy customer orders
- Delivered building supplies to NYC
- Reduced machine downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by enforcing safety rules and adhering to company policies at all times.
- Demonstrated leadership skills as Lead Machine Operator, motivating team members to achieve peak performance levels consistently.
- Played a key role in meeting daily production targets consistently by efficiently managing machine operations.
- Trained new machine operators, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient operation procedures.
Material Handler/ Machine Operator
L&W Supply
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Set up and monitored operation of machines
- Load materials onto trucks
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Material Handler
U-Haul Ferris Hills
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Handle all types of metals
- Transporting heavy sub-frames
- Built sub-frames for U-haul trucks.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Sales Associate/ Special Finance Expert
Haldeman Ford
01.2012 - 01.2014
- New and Used car sales associate
- Primarily worked with clients in need of special financing
- High percentage of customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steinert High School
Hamilton Square, NJ01.2009
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Certified fork lift operator Both sit down & stand up
- Proficient in operating front end loaders
- Proficient in operating cherry pickers & backhoes
- Proficient in operating bulldozers & turrets
- Proficient in operating flatbed trucks
- Proficient in operating skid-steer loaders
- Detail oriented
- Shipment loading background
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- OSHA Workplace Safety
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Material Handler
Buzzutos
01.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Machine Operator
Timothy's Center for Gardening
02.2019 - 12.2021
Material Handler/ Machine Operator
L&W Supply
04.2015 - 12.2018
Material Handler
U-Haul Ferris Hills
02.2014 - 03.2015
Sales Associate/ Special Finance Expert
Haldeman Ford
01.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Steinert High School
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