Jose Melendez
FRESNO,CA
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Gruma Corporation, enhancing warehouse efficiency through expert material handling and inventory control. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in communication and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations. Skilled in operating various lifts and maintaining safety standards, I consistently contribute to improved productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Initiative Foods
05.2025 - Current
- 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.
Maintenance Inventory Clerk
Gruma Corporation - Mission Foods
12.2018 - 10.2024
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Assisted in physical inventories, verifying counts against existing records for improved accuracy in reporting data.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments regarding inventory needs and adjustments, leading to better overall efficiency in operations.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Receiving Technician
Gruma Corporation - Mission Foods
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, contributing to a safe working environment and streamlined workflows.
- Increased efficiency in receiving processes by implementing organizational systems and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Sanitation Technician
Gruma Corporation - Mission Foods
11.2008 - 06.2014
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Supported quality control measures by thoroughly sanitizing production equipment between product runs.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by properly handling chemicals and maintaining designated storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established timeframes.
Education
Karl Holton High School
Stockton, CA06-1996
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Aerial lifts (Boom Lift)
- Scissor lifts
- Electric pallet jacks
- Prime movers
- Inventory control
- Bilinguel (English and Spanish)
- Pneumatic hoses (Offloaded train shuttles)
- Forklift Operator
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Initiative Foods
05.2025 - Current
Maintenance Inventory Clerk
Gruma Corporation - Mission Foods
12.2018 - 10.2024
Receiving Technician
Gruma Corporation - Mission Foods
06.2014 - 12.2018
Sanitation Technician
Gruma Corporation - Mission Foods
11.2008 - 06.2014
Karl Holton High School
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