Joseph Alvarado
Reading,PA
Summary
Production and distribution worker with experience operating machine equipment, managing package handling, and performing warehouse loading. Skilled in heavy lifting, troubleshooting operational issues, and maintaining safe material movement. Focused on efficient workflows and accurate order processing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader
Ashley
Leesport, Pennsylvania
03.2022 - 09.2026
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded Ashley furniture shipments from trailers and docks
- Staged palletized freight for warehouse sorting and outbound delivery
- Secured furniture pieces for safe transport using straps, shrink wrap, and dunnage
- Operated pallet jack and hand truck to facilitate efficient material movement
- Packaged, crated and loaded items safely for transport.
- Assisted co-workers by lifting heavy objects and packing boxes to maintain workflow
Order Picker
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
Leesport, Pennsylvania
03.2022 - 09.2026
- Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Retrieved merchandise from racks and staging areas to ensure timely shipment preparation.
- Packed furniture components and accessories securely to minimize damage during transport.
- Moved pallets with a pallet jack efficiently through distribution aisles to maintain workflow.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
Package Handler
FedEx
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using a handheld scanner.
- Sorted parcels by destination through FedEx conveyor systems.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from FedEx trailers and dock areas to ensure timely processing of shipments.
- Helped load delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Organized and tidied work areas around FedEx sorting belts to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Machine Operator
Berry Global Plastics
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Set up machines and adjusted controls for seamless product changeovers.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize operation during production runs. to complete tasks accurately.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Recorded line readings and promptly reported equipment issues to supervisors to minimize downtime.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Production Helper
Berry Global Plastics
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted Berry Global Plastics production lines with material staging and workstation setup.
- Monitored plastic product flow and reported equipment issues to supervisors.
- Supported machine operators with resin handling and line supply restocking.
- Packed finished plastic products into cartons and prepared shipments for distribution.
- Followed Berry Global Plastics safety procedures and wore required protective equipment.
Production Packer
Berry Global Plastics
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Packed plastic products on Berry Global production lines, ensuring readiness for timely shipments.
- Inspected packages for quality defects, verifying labeling accuracy and sealing integrity to meet quality standards.
- Stacked finished goods onto pallets according to warehouse order requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure a safe and organized environment. and maintained safety standards throughout shifts.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating equipment and handling products.
- Identified problems with machines or processes and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reading High School
Reading, PA06-2019
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack
- Freight staging
- Trailer loading
- Scanner equipment
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Machinery operations
- Heavy lifting expertise
- Raw material handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Pallet preparation
- Pallet jack operation
- Sorting and labeling
Timeline
Loader
Ashley
03.2022 - 09.2026
Order Picker
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
03.2022 - 09.2026
Package Handler
FedEx
09.2019 - 02.2022
Machine Operator
Berry Global Plastics
02.2019 - 09.2021
Production Helper
Berry Global Plastics
02.2019 - 09.2021
Production Packer
Berry Global Plastics
02.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Reading High School