Luis Omar Rivas Colon
Kutztown,PA
Summary
Skilled in the operation of material handling equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks, with a focus on safety and efficiency in cargo inspection and management. Successfully organized pallets of cargo for easy retrieval while ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and hazardous materials handling procedures. Experience includes preparing shipping documentation and inspecting freight for damages or discrepancies prior to loading, enhancing quality assurance processes. Maintained a clean work area by properly disposing of waste materials and adhering to sanitation regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cargo Handler
Forward Air
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
05.2025 - Current
Cargo Handler
Forward Air
Orlando, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Operated forklift, hoist, crane and other equipment to move large packages.
- Followed company guidelines regarding labeling requirements for each shipment.
- Prepared documentation such as manifests, bills of lading, invoices and labels.
- Managed warehouse space efficiently by organizing stored goods in designated areas.
- Attended training sessions related to hazardous material handling procedures.
- Organized pallets of cargo in an orderly fashion for easy retrieval.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during the loading process.
- Kept work area clean at all times by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Wrapped parcels securely with plastic wrap or shrink wrap before shipment.
- Assisted with unloading hazardous materials using proper safety techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks, containers and warehouses.
- Weighed cargo items on scales to determine size limits for transport vehicles.
- Inspected freight for damages or missing items prior to loading.
- Monitored cargo handling for safety, processing palletizing and loading special cargo and explosives for onward movement.
- Ensure safety and efficiency in performing special handling services, including inspection and management of cargo in need of special attention.
- Inspected hazardous cargo, chemicals, weaponry and accompanying documentation.
- Inspected and counted items received and checked against invoices or other documents while recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
- Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dieruff High School
Allentown, PA06-2007
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Cargo inspection
- Hazardous material handling
- Warehouse organization
- Pallet organization
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Material handling equipment
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Transportation regulations
- Vehicle loading
- Work area cleanliness
- Supply chain
- Labeling and tagging
- Stacking and storing
- Order picking
- Warehouse management
- Pallet jack handling
- Package sorting
- Freight organization
- Loading and unloading
- Weight distribution
- Container inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Hazardous materials regulations
- Cargo unloading
- Airway bill preparation
- Cargo loading
- Problem solving
- Machinery cleaning
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance controls
- Start up procedures
- Precision measurement
- Assembly procedures
- Process improvement
- Shipping and labeling
- Strong work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Changeover procedure knowledge
- Good communication
- Power and hand tools
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Quality control
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Cargo Handler
Forward Air
05.2025 - Current
Cargo Handler
Forward Air
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dieruff High School