Jacob Flores
Conroe,TX
Summary
Dedicated forklift operator with a 8+year extensive experience in Supply Chain and Warehouse Logistics varying from picking orders, loading and unloading trucks/rail cars/docks, and lift operation training. Paired with substantial knowledge in replenishment, auditing, and inventory control management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Forklift Operator
Home Depot Distribution Center
04.2023 - Current
- Lead forklift operator tasked with working in different departments depending on the workload for the day.
- The Inbound/Inventory department would consist of unloading railcars, trucks, containers, and docks with multiple types of pallets and loads, using multiple lifts.
- Prepared and attached all shipping-related documents to shipments, such as packing slips, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and dangerous goods declarations.
- Operated clamp, reach, sit-down, and long forklifts to physically and systematically move loads/pallets into staging centers, picking locations, and reserved locations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and documentation with WMS (warehouse management systems).
- The Customer/Outbound department would consist of picking orders using tablets on lifts to indicate the correct location.
- Loaded trucks with reach lift/forklift, leaving the warehouse from staged locations.
- Replenished picking locations for customer orders when new inventory would be cycled in through WMS.
- Trained and mentored new operators on safety protocols, forklift operation, and overall warehouse logistics.
Order Selector/Machine Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Operated reach lifts and electric pallet jacks to efficiently transport products within a warehouse environment.
- Accurately select customer orders, and build orders according to assigned picking tasks.
- Operated reach lift to safely place or remove pallets in select racks, ranging from 1st to 5th level (ground to 12 m in height).
- Placed orders in the correct dock slips for loading onto shipping trucks.
- Entered the data for ins and outs to ensure that tasks related to picking and packaging are completed.
- Selected and packed orders accurately, ensuring timely delivery to retail locations using RF scanners.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, maintaining stock accuracy and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order selection process, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Order Puller/Warehouse Loader
Owens Corning
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Picking, packing, and staging orders for shipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Used a forklift to unload inbound trucks carrying multiple types of merchandise on pallets, ranging from 50 lbs to 3,000 lbs.
- Used a forklift to load outbound trucks carrying multiple types of merchandise on pallets, ranging from 50 lb to 3,000 lbs.
- Unloaded rail trains in a warehouse using specialized equipment, like forklifts and clamp trucks, to remove goods from the railcar, which are then stored or cross-docked.
- Compiled warehouse orders from a tablet that includes item locations, descriptions, and quantities needed.
- Used WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) to receive merchandise.
- Staged pallets with forklifts and electric pallet jacks are getting ready for shipping.
- Loaded and unloaded containers/trailers are on docks.
- Replenished picking locations physically with a forklift and systematically through WMS.
Shipping Forklift Operator
Blue Bell Creameries
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Operated forklifts and reach lifts to efficiently transport pallets within shipping and receiving areas.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes for timely shipments.
- Unloaded multiple trucks at the docks with forklifts to unload pallets of merchandise to be moved into inventory.
- Reduced shipping errors by accurately picking, packing, and labeling orders according to specifications.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Monitored stock levels, reporting discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Inspect products for damage, and verify contents against purchase orders or packing lists.
- Replenished picking areas with new merchandise from received trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brenham High School
Brenham, TXSkills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse logistics
- WMS utilization
- Inventory control
- Supply chain logistics
- Shipping/Receiving
- Order picking and processing
- Truck loading procedures
- Forklift training
- Bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Forklift Operator
Home Depot Distribution Center
04.2023 - Current
Order Selector/Machine Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
02.2020 - 04.2023
Order Puller/Warehouse Loader
Owens Corning
07.2018 - 02.2020
Shipping Forklift Operator
Blue Bell Creameries
03.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Brenham High School