Joshua G. Garcia
Cicero,IL
Summary
Professional and safety-conscious forklift operator with two years’ experience moving heavy loads and packaging shipments in large warehouse environments. Competent at driving multiple forklift types, including stand-up and sit-down vehicles. Excellent knowledge of safe lifting techniques and injury-free throughout employment. Strong team player and willing to work long shifts to support company targets without compromising output quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Faro Cargo
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Certified to drive 10,000-15,000 lbs propane forklift
- Certified to drive electric forklift
- Certified to drive gas and diesel powered tug
Warehouse Associate
AGI
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Warehouse Associate
Mauser
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- 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.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Team Member
Menards
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Operated forklift to off load freight
- Stocked product to appropriate location
- Pull and assemble in-store pick up of items
- Cashier and cart retrieval when staffing was short in the departments
Education
High School Diploma -
J.S. Morton High School
Cicero, IL06.2021
Skills
- Warehouse Functions
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Shipping and Receiving
- Paperwork Verification
- Staging and Sorting
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Standards
- Prepare Orders
- Incoming Shipments Review
- Leadership
Certification
- Forklift Osha Certification
- Certified to drive 10,000 - 15,000 lbs propane forklift
- Certified to to drive electric forklift
- Certified to drive gas and diesel powered tug
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Faro Cargo
03.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Associate
AGI
07.2022 - 02.2023
Warehouse Associate
Mauser
02.2022 - 06.2022
Team Member
Menards
02.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
J.S. Morton High School
- Forklift Osha Certification
- Certified to drive 10,000 - 15,000 lbs propane forklift
- Certified to to drive electric forklift
- Certified to drive gas and diesel powered tug
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