Luis Rodriguez
Garland,TX
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator with expertise in warehouse safety and forklift operation, demonstrated during tenures at Lanvera and Aer. Excelled in reducing loading times by 20% and mentoring new staff, showcasing strong teamwork and efficiency. Skilled in OSHA compliance and heavy equipment operations, ensuring seamless warehouse functionality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Lanvera
Coppell, TX
12.2013 - 12.2024
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Forklift Operator
Aer
Carrollton, TX
12.2007 - 12.2013
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Education
Bryant Adam High School
Dallas06.2005
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Safety awareness
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Materials handling
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Heavy equipment operations
- OSHA compliance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Lanvera
12.2013 - 12.2024
Forklift Operator
Aer
12.2007 - 12.2013
Bryant Adam High School