Luis Eduardo Polanco
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator with background in inventory management, logistics, and safety protocol adherence. Familiarity with warehouse operations and equipment maintenance enhances efficiency and minimizes downtime. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and aptitude for maintaining high standards of organization and productivity. Previous work has resulted in improved operational efficiency and optimized workflow processes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator - Warehouse Associate
CORT Furniture
Orlando, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Retail Store Associate
Travel Traders LLC
Orlando, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise when shipments arrived.
- Set up promotional displays or arranged merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Cleaned fitting rooms, counters, display tables and other areas within the store.
- Attended team meetings held by Store Manager to discuss upcoming events or promotions.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping floors, dusting shelves.
- Organized items on shelves in order to maintain neatness of store.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout each transaction while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
- Conducted weekly inventory counts of all stock items in the store.
- Completed price changes by adhering labels to merchandise or entering information into computer system.
- Processed returns and refunds in accordance with company policy.
- Greeted customers, provided customer service and answered questions.
- Answered incoming calls from customers inquiring about products or services offered by the store.
- Reconciled daily sales reports at end of shift to ensure accuracy of funds received.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
- Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store shelves and displays.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminalistics And Forensic Sciences
Politecnico Empresarial Colombiano
Colombia11-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Universidad San Martin
ColombiaSome College (No Degree) - Basic Informatic
Sena
ColombiaSkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Order processing
- Safety compliance
Affiliations
- Exercise at the Gym
- Watch T.V
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator - Warehouse Associate
CORT Furniture
11.2023 - Current
Retail Store Associate
Travel Traders LLC
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminalistics And Forensic Sciences
Politecnico Empresarial Colombiano
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Universidad San Martin
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Informatic
Sena