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Joel Ruiz

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Team-oriented worker as well always ready to take on any assignment. Operates machinery and equipment safely in support of team needs. Physically fit, hardworking and great at changing gears quickly to handle new tasks.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

DB Schenker
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - Current
  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
  • Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
  • Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.

Warehouse Associate

ABC Supply
Niles, IL
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Assisted customers with product selection inquiries when needed.
  • Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
  • Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.

Warehouse Supervisor

Swissport Cargo Services
Chicago, IL
06.2013 - 01.2017
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
  • Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling.
  • Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.

Warehouse Lead

Tripp Lite
Chicago, IL
11.2006 - 10.2012
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
  • Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
  • Staged and sorted products for loading.
  • Reviewed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  • Completed daily document logs to track shipments and inventory.
  • Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
  • Facilitated communication between managers and staff regarding operational procedures and policies.
  • Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

William H. Wells Community Academy High School
Chicago, IL
01.2005

Some College (No Degree) -

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Safety Procedures
  • Assembly and Production
  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Verbal and Written Communications
  • Teamwork and Collaborations
  • Basic Hand and Power Tool Knowledge
  • Contract Management
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Skilled in Excel
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Management

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

DB Schenker
05.2017 - Current

Warehouse Associate

ABC Supply
03.2017 - 04.2017

Warehouse Supervisor

Swissport Cargo Services
06.2013 - 01.2017

Warehouse Lead

Tripp Lite
11.2006 - 10.2012

High School Diploma -

William H. Wells Community Academy High School

Some College (No Degree) -

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Skills

  • Ability to stand, lift, bend and work for extended periods of time in adverse climate conditions
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a team or individually with minimal supervision
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds
  • Experience with most hand and power tools, sit down forklift, standup forklift, walkie rider, stock picker
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)

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