Luis Vargas
Allentown,PA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Unloader
Forward Air Solutions
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Handled hazardous materials with care by following relevant safety guidelines to avoid environmental hazards.
- Used barcode scanners and other technology to track and document cargo information.
Selector/Picker
Wakefern Food Corporation
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Entered package information into company's computer system.
- Moved heavy loads using forklifts and other lift equipment.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Forklift Operator
Saddle Creek Corporation
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown, PA06.2019
Skills
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Inventory Sorting
- Loading and unloading
- Hazardous material safety
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Strong math skills
- Scanner operation
- Dock loading
- Item transportation
- Equipment operations
- Inventory organization
- Quality Assurance
- Product Location
- Pallet arrangement
- Forklift Operation
- Product picking
Timeline
Unloader
Forward Air Solutions
04.2023 - 10.2023
Selector/Picker
Wakefern Food Corporation
08.2019 - 04.2023
Forklift Operator
Saddle Creek Corporation
03.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
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