Hector R Duran cobas
West New York,New Jersey
Summary
Results-driven warehouse associate with expertise in forklift operation, inventory management, and quality inspection. Proven ability to optimize production workflows and ensure packaging compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Warehouse Associate
Wismettac Asian Foods
Carlstadt, New Jersey
05.2011 - 06.2025
- Operated forklifts to move products within the warehouse efficiently.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas for easy access.
Packaging Supervisor
Bergen Shippers
North Bergen, New Jersey
03.2001 - 06.2010
- Supervised packaging operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained team members on efficient packing techniques and equipment usage.
- Coordinated daily workflows to optimize production timelines and resource allocation.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before shipment.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance packaging efficiency and reduce waste.
- Managed inventory levels of packaging materials to prevent shortages or delays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align packaging strategies with overall goals.
- Resolved operational issues promptly to maintain smooth production flow.
- Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Packaged items manually by placing in boxes and surrounding with protective materials.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Set up jobs for lines and assisted with printing labels and packaging.
- Monitored performance for adherence to procedures, safety rules and quality standards.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Oversaw manual and automated packaging activities.
- Coached packaging employees to improve performance and resolve inconsistency issues.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Bilingual Education
University of Havana
HaVANA CUBA07-1981
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Quality inspection
- Packaging compliance
- Production optimization
- Warehouse logistics
- Order picking
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
Wismettac Asian Foods
05.2011 - 06.2025
Packaging Supervisor
Bergen Shippers
03.2001 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Education - Bilingual Education
University of Havana