Melissa Y Hernandez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dependable painter with hands-on experience in commercial and industrial settings. Methodical and self-directed team player well-versed in both interior and exterior applications. Committed to providing superior services at competitive and reasonable cost.Im also a Quality Assurance Specialist with a firm background in procurement and shipping and receiving services.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter /Material Handler
Palacios Marine Industrial
Bastrop, Texas
03.2026 - 09.2026
- Prepared marine surfaces for coating using sanding, scraping, and masking tools.
- Applied industrial paint and primer to shipyard structures and metal equipment.
- Mixed coatings, thinners, and sealants for specific marine finish requirements.
- Cleaned work areas and protected surrounding equipment during painting operations.
- Inspected surfaces for rust, old paint, and contamination before coating.
- Followed safety rules for solvents, ladders, respirators, and hazardous materials.
- Assisted with touch-up painting on tanks, rails, and heavy marine components.
- Used brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for refinery and marine structures.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Inspected tools, hoses, and fittings for safe daily field use.
- Cleaned and inspected pipeline components for damages or defects before installation.
- Provided support to supervisors and other workers throughout the pipeline construction process.
- Transported equipment, materials and supplies to worksite using company vehicles.
Quality Control Specialist
Tier One
Osceola, Arkansas
11.2023 - 02.2026
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation
- Maintained continuous watch for smoke, sparks, and ignition sources
- Monitored work areas for fire hazards during hot work and shutdown activities
- Documented firewatch logs, shift notes, and incident reports clearly
- Monitored areas when welders were working and where other heat-related tasks were occurring.
Quality Assurance Team Lead
TricorBraun
Brownsville, Tx
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Walmart
New Braunfels, Texas
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Received inbound freight at Walmart dock using scanners and purchase orders.
- Verified shipment counts against bills of lading and packing slips.
- Inspected merchandise for damage before stock placement.
- Prepared outbound shipments with labels, pallets, and shipping documents.
- Updated Walmart inventory records through receiving and warehouse systems.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts for dock and storage movement.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Surface preparation
- Industrial coating
- Spray application
- Paint mixing
- Product inspection
- Quality control
- Label inspection
- Warehouse receiving
- Shipment tracking
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Material handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Order preparation
- Order picking
- Sorting packages
- Load optimization
- Package handling
- Barcode scanning
- RFID package insertion
- Packing equipment
- Packaging equipment
- Safety protocols
- Safety awareness
- Warehouse safety
- Reading comprehension
- Weighing and measuring
- Container assembly
- Team leadership
- SAP procurement
- Inventory systems
- Barcode scanners
- Safety protocols
- SAP procurement
- Inventory control
- Hot work monitoring
- Fire safety procedures
- Fire hazard situations
- Fire extinguisher usage
- Documentation and reporting
- Hazardous materials handling
- Gas detection
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- OSHA 10 and I also have my Electrician Apprentice
Timeline
Painter /Material Handler
Palacios Marine Industrial
03.2026 - 09.2026
Quality Control Specialist
Tier One
11.2023 - 02.2026
Quality Assurance Team Lead
TricorBraun
05.2021 - 11.2023
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Walmart
04.2019 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Texas Southmost College