Maria Carrasco
Odessa,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Worker with extensive experience in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to manage inventory accurately while maintaining high productivity standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse/Forklift Operator(Pallet Jacks)
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Odessa, Texas
10.2019 - 07.2025
- Completes the daily PIT checklist to ensure that equipment is working properly, and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance.
- Operate an electric stand-up forklift to move pallets of merchandise.
- Achieves set standards (engineered or productivity) on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Transports labeled freight from the dock to its assigned place for storage or shipment, and completes the Daily Activity Log in order to track individual productivity.
- Replenishes the modules with correct freight that is free of damage, in order to maintain quality standards.
- Assists in maintaining the workflow with the modules by removing empty pallets from pallet return slots as needed, to adhere to housekeeping and safety standards.
- Ensures all freight staged on the floor is placed in the correct slot location to ensure that slots are replenished with adequate merchandise.
- Reports all discrepancies concerning merchandise in the wrong slot, slot overflow, license number not on file, etc., to the proper personnel in order to maintain inventory standards, and improve quality and productivity standards.
- Ensures merchandise is placed in the correct slot location by properly scanning each pallet license.
- Alerts management of damaged racks, pallets, freight, and/or spills.
- Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
- Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Forklift Department.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Laborer
Village Farms Greenhouse
Marfa, Texas
06.2006 - 09.2019
- Cultivating, pruning, and harvesting premium tomatoes in high-tech, controlled-environment hydroponic facilities.
- Manage plant health, operate elevated carts, maintain clean, safe environments, and ensure high-quality produce, often working in warm, humid indoor conditions.
- Picking tomatoes according to quality and food safety standards.
- Pruning, trimming, and trellising plants to promote growth.
- Working from elevated electric carts to reach high-hanging plants.
- Monitoring plant health for pests or diseases, and ensuring proper irrigation.
- Sanitizing work areas, tools, and packing lines.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items, and perform repetitive movements.
- Adhering to strict food safety guidelines, such as wearing proper PPE, and using sharp tools carefully.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
Presidio, Texas
07.2005 - 08.2006
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and facilitated timely stock replenishment processes.
- Assisted in developing promotional displays to enhance the shopping experience.
- Coordinated employee schedules to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure shopping environment for customers.
- Monitored sales trends and provided feedback to improve store performance initiatives.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Skills
- Proficiency with equipment like pallet jacks, or basic forklifts
- Familiar with handheld scanners, inventory systems, and basic data entry
- Loading, unloading trucks, and verifying shipments
- Addressing discrepancies in stock or equipment malfunctions
- Strong attention to detail for accurate inventory management
- Meets strict deadlines
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Warehouse/Forklift Operator(Pallet Jacks)
Family Dollar Distribution Center
10.2019 - 07.2025
Laborer
Village Farms Greenhouse
06.2006 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
07.2005 - 08.2006