Luis Bernard
Summary
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
SunMed
El Paso, TX
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
SunMed
El Paso, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety checks of forklift equipment before each shift.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks on stand-up forklifts to ensure optimal functionality, prolonging equipment lifespan.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
- Expedited shipment preparation process by skillfully stacking pallets in an organized manner, ensuring stability during transit.
Forklift Operator
Cardinal Health
El Paso, TX
01.2019 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Truck Driver
Coca-Cola
El Paso, TX
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jose Gautier Benitez
Puerto Rico 05-2001
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- OSHA compliance
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Workplace cleanliness
- Equipment operations
Accomplishments
- Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
- Trained new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
- Determined forklift specifications with % accuracy.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
SunMed
03.2023 - Current
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
SunMed
02.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Coca-Cola
06.2021 - 02.2022
Forklift Operator
Cardinal Health
01.2019 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Jose Gautier Benitez