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MARIA T. CONTRERAS
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MARIA CONTRERAS

Pasadena,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic operator driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring 3 years of experience to new position with long-term potential.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Industrial Painter

BrandSafway
Pasadena, Texas
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Evaluated existing paint layers for integrity prior to repainting a surface.
  • Sanded down woodwork before applying a new finish or coat of paint.
  • Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting, including sanding and cleaning.
  • Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane.
  • Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous substances like solvents and paints.

Forklift Operator

Schutz Container Systems
PASADENA, TX
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.

Supervisor

ChefMan
Pasadena, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.

Education

ENGLISH CLASSES\FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Charleston, SC\houston TX
01-2003

Skills

  • Color mixing
  • Surface preparation
  • Drywall repair
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Warehouse organization
  • Quality inspection
  • Effective communication
  • Load securing
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety
  • Texture painting
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Self motivation
  • Respirator use
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Hand-eye coordination

Affiliations

I LOVE GOING TO THE GYM,WALK MY DOG AND COOK TO MY FAMILY

Certification

FORKL LIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION,ENGLISH CERTIFICATION 2TH LEVEL

Languages

English
Professional

MARIA T. CONTRERAS

  • IM LIKE ANY SINGLE MOTHER,ABLE TO DO ANY JOB IN ORDER TO RAISE MY CHILDREN,AND I ONLY COMPETE WITH MYSELF,MY WORD IS PERSEVERENCE!

Timeline

Industrial Painter

BrandSafway
03.2025 - 04.2025

Forklift Operator

Schutz Container Systems
01.2024 - 02.2025

Supervisor

ChefMan
01.2021 - 01.2023

ENGLISH CLASSES\FORKLIFT OPERATOR
MARIA CONTRERAS