Matthew Franco
New Britain,CT
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with proven expertise at Bozzuto's Food Distribution Center, enhancing efficiency through quality inspection and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in loading and unloading operations, I excel in managing inventory and fostering a safe work environment, ensuring seamless shipping processes and optimal storage solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Bozzuto's Food Distrubution Center
03.2024 - Current
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and accurately.
- Maintained a well-organized warehouse by systematically stacking products and rotating inventory.
- Ensured safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Expedited order processing by efficiently staging completed orders for shipment using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
Warehouse Supervisor
Vistar
12.2013 - 03.2024
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
C and S Wholesale Grocers
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Education
CNC Machinist - CNC Machining
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT08-2025
Skills
- Quality inspection
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Adherence to procedures
Accomplishments
- Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
- Determined forklift specifications with 100% accuracy.
- Supervised team of 21 staff members.
Certification
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Certification - OSHA.
- Material Handling Equipment Certification - Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).
HVAC Certified / EPA Universal / Forklift / Pallet Jack
2021 Graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute. (HVAC - R)
EPA Universal
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Bozzuto's Food Distrubution Center
03.2024 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Vistar
12.2013 - 03.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
C and S Wholesale Grocers
06.2009 - 12.2013
CNC Machinist - CNC Machining
Goodwin University
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