Martin Avina
Dallas,TX
Summary
Proven expertise in heavy equipment operation and team collaboration, demonstrated through a history of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Dr. Pepper. Skilled in safe driving practices and defensive driving, with a track record of reducing fulfillment errors by over 30%. Excellently manages route navigation and vehicle maintenance, ensuring optimal productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Truck Driver
BOP) Correctional Facility
4550 Herbert Rd. Beaumont Tx. 77705
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
Forklift Operator
Southeastern Freight Lines
4211 Irving Blvd Dallas Tx 75247
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Completed daily forklift inspections, ensuring proper functionality before starting work shifts.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Participated in regular team meetings to stay informed about company updates, process changes, and warehouse objectives.
- Minimized damage to products during transportation by following proper stacking techniques according to weight and size specifications.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors to report progress, address challenges, and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Facilitated seamless inventory movement within the warehouse by accurately placing pallets in their assigned locations using the forklift.
- Assisted in order fulfillment by efficiently picking orders using the forklift, meeting customer demands in a timely manner.
- Assisted in training new employees on forklift operation and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning.
- Promoted safe working conditions by adhering to OSHA regulations while operating the forklift loader at all times.
- Collaborated with team members during peak seasons or high workload periods to ensure timely completion of tasks and maintain customer satisfaction levels.
Inventory Controller
Dr. Pepper
2304 Century Center Blvd Irving Tx 75062
12.2010 - 12.2015
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to maintain up-to-date information on available stock quantities, ensuring optimal order fulfillment rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall supply chain performance, resulting in better customer satisfaction.
Forklift Operator
Dr. Pepper
2304 Century Center Blvd. Irving TX 75062
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Warehouse Order Picker
Dr. Pepper
2304 Century Center Blvd. Irving Tx. 75062
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Increased order picking efficiency by utilizing warehouse management systems and barcode scanning equipment.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily order fulfillment targets, contributing to overall warehouse productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
15938 US Highway 17 Townsend Georgia 3133105.2023
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Bin Delivery
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Recycling Pickup
- Route Navigation
- Work Log Maintenance
- Dumpster Delivery
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Basic Mechanical Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Environmental awareness
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trash Collection
- Waste disposal knowledge
- Compactor Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Dumpster Collection
Additional Information
I am Bilingual Spanish and English speaking reading and writing. I also work well with microsoft word excell, and power point.
I have CDL Class A drivers license.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Trash Truck Driver
BOP) Correctional Facility
11.2023 - 05.2024
Forklift Operator
Southeastern Freight Lines
09.2016 - 03.2022
Inventory Controller
Dr. Pepper
12.2010 - 12.2015
Forklift Operator
Dr. Pepper
12.2009 - 12.2010
Warehouse Order Picker
Dr. Pepper
12.2008 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School