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John Vasquez

Newton,KS

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Fork Lift Operator

Johnson Control Inc.
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using forklift safety rules per OSHA and 20 years of forklift experience.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

Yard and Delivery Driver

B&B Lumber
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Forklift Operator

Excel Industries Inc.
06.2013 - 11.2017
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wichita East High
Wichita, KS
05.1997

Skills

  • Support Warehouse Operations
  • Team Player
  • Materials Transport
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Safety Awareness
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Material Inventory
  • RF Scanner
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training

Timeline

Fork Lift Operator

Johnson Control Inc.
05.2021 - 06.2023

Yard and Delivery Driver

B&B Lumber
07.2018 - 11.2020

Forklift Operator

Excel Industries Inc.
06.2013 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Wichita East High

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