Jose Madrigal
Aurora,IL
Summary
Proven forklift operator with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency at Hello Fresh. Skilled in safe, compliant material handling and a team-oriented approach, resulting in reduced loading times and accident prevention. Demonstrates expertise in forklift operation and a commitment to optimizing warehouse operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Hello Fresh
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Warehouse Associate
Hello Fresh
10.2021 - 03.2022
- 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
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- 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.
- Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Aurora Highschool
1201 W New York St Aurora, IL05.2021
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Material handling
- Warehouse safety
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Heavy equipment operations
- OSHA compliance
- Storage and organization
- Dock operations
- Optimizing efficiency
- Physically fit and agile
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Basic math aptitude
- Warehouse picking
Certification
Forklift Certification for both sit down and stand up
Electric Pallet Jack certification
Pallet Rider Certification
Walkie Stacker Certifaction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Hello Fresh
03.2022 - 11.2024
Warehouse Associate
Hello Fresh
10.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
West Aurora Highschool