JOSE GARCIA
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records. Meticulous Warehouse Worker with strong focus on quality and performance. Comfortable working in cold storage and extreme warehouse environments. Knowledgeable about commonly-used practices and procedures within warehouse industry. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Team-oriented Warehouse Coordinator committed to exemplary customer service and safe work environments. Maintains secure, orderly and clean warehouse and yard and takes initiative to develop and implement systems, processes and procedures that precisely control inventory. Communicates clearly to all levels and proficiently operates inventory management software.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate/trainer
Bellweather Farms
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Collaborated with team to streamline shipping and receiving operations.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and warehouse procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain operational safety.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
- Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Warehouse Coordinator
Marin French Cheese
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Handled hazardous materials safely following prescribed regulations.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
- Maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies or machine maintenance.
- Filed requisitions for out of stock items and supplies.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Managed daily operations of the warehouse including receiving, storing, sorting and dispatching goods.
- Monitored order fulfillment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliveries.
- Created spreadsheets, invoices and estimates with company SAP software to keep paperwork current and complete.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding their orders or requests for information about products stored in the warehouse.
- Trained new staff members on proper techniques for loading and unloading cargo safely and efficiently.
- Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
- Organized and maintained inventory levels in the warehouse by properly stocking shelves, racks, pallets and bins.
- Identified potential issues that could lead to delays or errors in shipment processing and took corrective measures accordingly.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to maintain accurate records of products stored in the warehouse.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Verified product inventory reports by comparing logs and reports and adjusting entries.
- Received, tracked and monitored incoming shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Rotated stock, placed new orders and inspected shipments, coordinating materials management throughout every stage.
- Performed periodic maintenance checks on equipment used in the facility such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Inbound and Outbound Warehouse Associate
Straus Family Creamery
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Packed customer orders for shipment, prepared pallets for loading onto delivery trucks, and loaded outgoing packages onto conveyor belts.
- Updated records of merchandise received or shipped out in the system database, monitored stock levels, and reported low supply levels to supervisors.
- Operated a range of machines used in material handling including manual hand tools and electric pallet jacks.
- Stocked shelves with inventory, organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency, and labeled items accurately.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the warehouse operations process.
- Collaborated with team members on daily tasks such as restocking shelves or organizing inventory storage areas.
- Inspected returned items for damages or defects before restocking them into inventory.
- Followed established protocols for receiving damaged goods and filing claims with carriers accordingly.
- Coordinated shipping schedules with carriers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Created reports detailing any discrepancies between physical count results and computerized data.
- Assisted with unloading containers from overseas suppliers using forklift equipment when needed.
- Provided assistance to other departments within the organization when needed.
- Received inbound shipments, inspected and counted incoming goods, and verified accuracy of orders.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding order status or product availability.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
- Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Developed practical training programs to impart knowledge and improve individual skill sets.
- Evaluated individuals regularly for progress or growth potential to guide decisions regarding advancement and additional training.
- Prepared hard copy training materials, module summaries, videos and presentations.
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Created tests, exercises and role-plays for courses to verify competency.
- Ensured compliance with established safety standards when conducting trainings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Casa Grande
Petaluma, CA06.2012
Skills
- Assembly and Production
- Inventory Counting
- Shipping and Receiving
- Freight Labeling
- Product Verification
- Order Picking
- Forklift Certified
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Heavy Lifting
- DOT Regulations
- Invoice Verification
- Wrapping and Boxing
- Inventory Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cycle Counting
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Warehouse Tools Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Packaging and Labeling
- Stock Control
- Quality Control
- Warehouse Safety
- Forklift Operations
- Loading and Unloading
- Leadership and Team Building
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Self-Directed
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Planning
- Verbal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Management
- Team Building
- JDE program
- Oracle
Timeline
Warehouse Associate/trainer
Bellweather Farms
07.2024 - 09.2025
Warehouse Coordinator
Marin French Cheese
12.2022 - 02.2024
Inbound and Outbound Warehouse Associate
Straus Family Creamery
08.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Casa Grande