Javier Rios
Barrington,IL
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 21 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
Mount Prospect, IL
09.2002 - Current
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Managed the supply chain process from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies for optimizing supply chain operations, minimizing expenses, and increasing efficiency.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders as necessary to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of supply chain activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, IL06-1997
Skills
- Shipment Processing
- Documentation
- Stock allocation
- OSHA Compliance
- Palletizing
- Warehouse picking
- RFID Tracking
- Forklift Operation
- Production Scheduling
- Material Handling
- Inventory staging
- Communication and presentation
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Material inventory
- Loading and unloading
- Customer-focused
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Stock Rotation
- Warehouse Safety
- Storage and Organization
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Equipment Maintenance
- Physically fit and agile
- CPR training
- Materials Transport
- OSHA training
- Flatbeds and utility beds
- Warehouse Operations
- First Aid Certified
- Punctual and Reliable
- Strategic marketing management
- General construction
- Equipment Inspections
- Bill of Lading knowledge
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Heavy equipment operations
- Shipping operations
- Inventory Counts
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Staff Management
- Stock management
- Warehouse Management
- Team Player
- RF scanner
- Dock Operations
- Barcode scanning
- Certified forklift operator
- Pallet Construction
- Safety awareness
- Production deadline management
Certification
Forklift Trainer 2018 to present
Forklift Driver 2002 to present
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Northwest Community Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park High School