JESUS HERNANDEZ
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished Senior Warehouse & Material Handling Equipment Operator with over 8 years of experience in cold storage and high-volume distribution. Expertise includes reach truck and forklift operation, inventory management, and cold-chain compliance, all while upholding OSHA safety standards. Demonstrated leadership in onboarding and mentoring operators to optimize productivity. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reach Truck / Forklift Operator
Lineage Logistics
Denver Metro, CO
03.2026 - Current
- Operate stand-up reach trucks and electric pallet jacks in high-density cold storage and refrigerated warehouse environments.
- Executed safe and efficient loading and unloading of reefers and dry trailers, adhering to weight distribution and safety regulations.
- Picked, consolidated, and staged temperature-sensitive inventory with RF scanners, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in inventory management.
- Performed daily pre-operational equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with OSHA and facility safety protocols.
Forklift Operator
Alan Ritchey / USPS
Aurora, CO
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated sit-down and reach forklifts to ensure efficient mail processing in a fast-paced postal transit and sorting hub.
- Managed loading and unloading of mail freight from trailers, meeting strict turnaround deadlines to maintain workflow.
- Maintained continuous material feed to primary automated sorting lines, preventing production bottlenecks.
- Performed daily equipment inspections and adhered to postal facility and OSHA safety regulations, ensuring operational safety and compliance.
Reach Truck Operator / Order Picker
Frez-n-Stor
Terrell, TX
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated reach trucks and electric pallet jacks to efficiently manage inventory in cold-storage and refrigerated distribution areas.
- Picked, scanned, and staged customer orders with RF handheld technology; ensuring accuracy to meet customer delivery timelines.
- Prepared outbound shipments and loaded trailers, adhering to weight distribution and safety standards to optimize transport efficiency.
- (7 months)
Reach Truck Operator & Certified Trainer
Ashley Furniture Industries
Mesquite, TX
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Promoted to Reach Truck Trainer due to strong safety record, equipment precision, and leadership capability.
- Mentored and evaluated new operators during onboarding, enhancing skills in handling techniques and accident prevention to ensure safety compliance.
- Operated stand-up reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and order pickers in high-volume furniture distribution center, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Safely maneuvered and staged oversized items in narrow aisles with zero freight damage.
- Adapted quickly to a fast-paced environment, maintaining performance standards and contributing to overall operational flow.
Forklift Operator
VEKA South
Terrell, TX
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Operated industrial forklifts and reach trucks to ensure safe and efficient material handling in a heavy manufacturing facility.
- Supplied raw materials and components to production lines, supporting continuous operations and optimal workflow.
- Transported finished goods to staging zones, contributing to effective inventory management and adherence to 5S standards.
- (3+ years)
Education
High School Diploma -
CBTIS 228
Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, MexicoSome College (No Degree) - Chemistry Engineering
Tecnologico De Parral
Hidalgo De Parral, Chihuahua, MexicoSkills
- Reach Truck (Stand-Up), Sit-Down Forklift, Order Picker, Electric Pallet Jack, Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift, Overhead Crane
- RF Scanner & Inventory Accuracy
- Warehouse & Logistics Operations
- Shipping & Receiving / Cross-Dock
- Cold chain management
- Temperature control management
- Material Flow & Line Feeding
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
- OSHA Safety & Regulatory Standards
- Reach Truck & Forklift Training
- Bilingual Communication (EN/ES)
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Certification
Certified Forklift & Reach Truck Operator / Trainer
LANGUAGES
- Spanish: Native / Fluent
- English: Professional Working Proficiency (Bilingual)
Timeline
Reach Truck / Forklift Operator
Lineage Logistics
03.2026 - Current
Forklift Operator
Alan Ritchey / USPS
12.2025 - 02.2026
Reach Truck Operator / Order Picker
Frez-n-Stor
08.2023 - 03.2024
Reach Truck Operator & Certified Trainer
Ashley Furniture Industries
12.2022 - 08.2023
Forklift Operator
VEKA South
04.2019 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
CBTIS 228
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry Engineering
Tecnologico De Parral