Jose Castellano Jr.
Pasadena
Summary
Seasoned Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Greif, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Expert in OSHA compliance and material handling, adept at prioritizing tasks and maintaining meticulous documentation. Demonstrated ability to improve team productivity and reduce incident rates by fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Floor & Decor
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Forklift Operator
Gerber
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Forklift Operator
Greif
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Driver
AutoZone
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Forklift Operator
Bludworth Marine LLC
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Education
No Degree - Machining Technology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12-2025
High School Diploma -
La Marquee High School
Pasadena, TX05-2007
Skills
- Stock allocation
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Documentation
- OSHA compliance
- Certified forklift operator
- Material handling
- Hazardous materials handling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Floor & Decor
09.2024 - 01.2025
Forklift Operator
Gerber
04.2023 - 09.2024
Forklift Operator
Greif
10.2021 - 04.2023
Driver
AutoZone
01.2016 - 10.2021
Forklift Operator
Bludworth Marine LLC
03.2015 - 01.2016
No Degree - Machining Technology
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
La Marquee High School
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