Julio Ruiz
Moline,IL
Summary
Highly ambitious individual with a background in sales, marketing, manufacturing, advertising, food preparation, management, a fast pace work environment, delivery and warehouse.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler
John Deere Harvester Works
1100 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
11.2022 - Current
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
- Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
- Operated hoistsand other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Drove combines to wash bay.
Lead Shipping Clerk
Hodge
1300 19th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244
02.2022 - Current
- Use of SAP.
- Pick from inventory for shipping needs.
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Review order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Assist in work direction, including timely distribution of pick tickets.
- Operate all material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. (Forklift, tugger, cherry picker, etc.)
- Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Ensure timely delivery of requested parts on shuttle and cadence.
- Comply with all OSHA and site-specific safety and PPE requirements.
- Work towards continuing improvement.
- Uphold, support and promote all company policies and procedures.
MIP, Cultivation Tech
Green Thumb Industries
8221 51st Street , Rock Island, IL 61201
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Fill in lead.
- Prepared orders for shipment.
- Packaged products using tamper machines, labeling machines, sealing machines, Orics machine, tronics machines and gummy machine.
- Regulated machine flows, speeds, and temperatures.
- Reset machines to address malfunctions on all equipment.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating effectively with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Inspected outgoing packaging to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Supported new employees with training on proper work practices.
- Labeled, recorded and inspected packaging to prepare for storage and/or shipping.
- Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards and product hygiene standards.
- Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
- Followed company recipes when cooking.
- Experience with maneuvering through kitchen in fast pace environment.
- Tarts Operator.
- Documented all lot numbers and dates of expiration, manufacturing, best by and opening of packaging of all ingredients.
- Broke down and set up machines.
- Troubleshot machines.
- Prepared and mixed ingredients.
- Washed dishes, tools and other utensils after use.
- Cut down assigned strains from grow rooms.
- Keep and organize all tags from all strains.
- Fill dry rooms with racks of each flower strain.
- Clean and sanitize rooms after cut downs to remove any bacteria, mold, etc.
- Harvest and defoliate leaves for proper flower dry.
- Track all weights of full racks of each flower strain.
- Track weight of all waste.
Picker
Performance Food Group Co.
8001 51st Street W, Rock Island, IL 61201
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Verified proper labeling and identification on all orders before shipment.
- Sorted and organized items in designated areas for easy access.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks to move merchandise.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
Painters Helper/ Small Parts, Assembler
McLaughlin Body Company
3850 3rd Ave, Rock Island IL 61201
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power sanders, grinders, drills, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Picked orders from inventory locations.
- Followed company procedures to maintain my work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Followed lists and charts, which gave layouts of parts needed.
- Created new ways to hang parts for best painting results.
- Entered order numbers and serial numbers into company's computer data systems.
- Used fork truck to lift heavy parts.
- Unloaded painted cabs onto different pallets and skits.
- Printed labels to identify different parts and cabs.
- Operated chain line by directing which carriers went to what departments.
- Cleared any carrier jams that occurred on our line.
- Trained new employees.
- Assembled seat decks to cab.
- Installed insulation on cabs.
Hang On/ Take Off
HON Allsteel
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Organize carts by date of orders
- Hang parts on line according to color code along with color markers
- Set up and tear apart line according to parts that need hanging
- Organize parts/carts by color from light to dark or dark to light
- Memorize every paint color used by name and multiple color codes
- Align empty carts in order to place painted parts back into
- Double check all orders on carts by quantity, sizes, parts and color
- Detect any defects on all parts such as, deep scratches and bad welds
- Drill holes on some parts as needed
- Clean area at end of each shift
Drop Room, Peeler/Base Placer
Kraft Heinz
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Peeled sticks of meat.
- Recorded each EQ full of meat.
- Disposed of trashed.
- Placed bases on top of bubble sheets.
- Sanitized work station before and after breaks.
- Filled EQ's with 30 to 36 sticks of meat.
- Store full EQ's of meat into freezer.
- Used large scale to weigh full EQ's of meat.
- Disposed of meat dropped on floor.
- Operated truck lifter.
- Recorded weight of EQ's by entering data into company's database.
- Recorded EQ's of meat peeled.
- Fixed and cleared jams and malfunctions on line.
- Communicated with supervisors on broken/malfunctioning equipment.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
- Promoted positive atmospheres and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
- Prepared varieties of food according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations.
- Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, including kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot and sidewalk.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
Advertising Sales Agent
Fanfare Sports
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Built strong client relationships
- Identified and qualified customer needs, developed sales strategies and negotiated and closed profitable projects
- Listened attentively to client feedback
- Consistently hit and exceeded sales goals
- Spoke with business owners and delivered/discussed advertising platforms
Sales Manager
Gold Buyers at the Mall
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Supervised a team of 4 sales associates
- Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts
- Developed comprehensive training program for new sales associates
- Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations
- Trained all incoming sales team members
- Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
- Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth
- Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming
Driver Helper/Warehouse
United Parcel Service
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes.
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.
- Followed company’s loading and unloading procedures for hazardous materials.
- Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods.
- Worked overnight shifts during peak periods.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date
Crew Leader
Little Caesars Pizza
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality
- Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
- Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination
- Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot and sidewalk
- Reported to all shifts wearing a neat, clean and unwrinkled uniform
- Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner
- Diligently restocked work stations
- Immediately informed supervisors when supplies were low or if equipment was not functioning properly
- Cooked and packaged large batches of food that were prepared to order or kept hot until needed
- Prepped items for later use to save staff time during busy hours
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Moline High School
3600 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 612652010
Skills
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish
- Staff training/development
- Practice in safety and sanitation standards
- Powder Painting Experience
- Data entry
- Food preparation experience
- Management and leadership experience
- Staff scheduling
- Knowledgeable in SAP
- Knowledgeable in Bio-track
- Fork truck and forklift experience
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Assembler
John Deere Harvester Works
11.2022 - Current
Lead Shipping Clerk
Hodge
02.2022 - Current
MIP, Cultivation Tech
Green Thumb Industries
03.2020 - 01.2022
Picker
Performance Food Group Co.
11.2019 - 03.2020
Painters Helper/ Small Parts, Assembler
McLaughlin Body Company
03.2018 - 11.2019
Hang On/ Take Off
HON Allsteel
06.2016 - 03.2018
Drop Room, Peeler/Base Placer
Kraft Heinz
01.2014 - 05.2016
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2012 - 01.2014
Advertising Sales Agent
Fanfare Sports
01.2012 - 03.2012
Sales Manager
Gold Buyers at the Mall
01.2011 - 10.2011
Driver Helper/Warehouse
United Parcel Service
11.2010 - 01.2011
Crew Leader
Little Caesars Pizza
07.2008 - 06.2010
High School Diploma - General Studies
Moline High School