Michael Cazares
EXETER,CA
Summary
Dedicated U.S. Veteran with a proven track record of loyalty, adaptability, and punctuality. Skilled in problem-solving and thriving in dynamic environments. Expertise in customer relations, logistics, and team collaboration. Excel at following directions while also capable of independent work.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational abilities paired with 10+ years of experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator / Picker / Palletizer
Direction Employment Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Operate forklifts to efficiently move and organize products in a warehouse environment.
- Palletize goods to ensure safe and efficient transportation.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and meet shipping deadlines.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Adhere to safety protocols and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Shipping Specialist
Esteban Carreras Cigars
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Utilized QuickBooks, Excel, and UPS WorldShip for logistics management.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Delivery Driver
Postmates
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided efficient delivery services to customers.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
Pool Installation Assistant
Dynasty Pools
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted in various aspects of pool installation, including concrete finishing and equipment setup.
- Demonstrated adaptability to new tasks and procedures.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
Warehouse Associate
Albert Uster Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Handled inventory management tasks including order processing, receiving, and shipping.
- Conducted inventory control and ensured product quality.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 60 pounds.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Warehouse Associate
South Coast Lighting & Design
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed stock and materials, processed orders, and maintained warehouse organization.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety standards in the warehouse environment.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
Medical Supervisor
US Army
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Provided emergency medical treatment and supervised medical operations for up to 15 personnel.
- Conducted First Aid classes and evaluated medical readiness for over 400 individuals.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
Senior Medical Supervisor
US Army
11.2007 - 01.2009
- Administered emergency medical care and supervised medical personnel in combat zones.
- Conducted medical exams and performed minor surgical procedures.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Education
Associate Degree - General Studies
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA01.2014
Skills
- Adaptability to dynamic environments
- Timely delivery of tasks and projects
- Proficient in manufacturing processes and product installation
- Experienced in shipping and receiving operations
- Inventory staging
- Warehouse picking
- Heavy lifting
- Verbal and written communication
- Barcode scanning
- Forklift operation
- Weight distribution
- Materials handling
- Safe driver
- Staging and sorting
- Documentation
Military Experience
- Medical Supervisor, US Army, Fort Polk, LA, 01/01/09, 10/31/10, Provided emergency medical treatment and supervised medical operations for up to 15 personnel., Conducted First Aid classes and evaluated medical readiness for over 400 individuals.
- Senior Medical Supervisor, US Army, Baghdad, Iraq, 11/01/07, 01/31/09, Administered emergency medical care and supervised medical personnel in combat zones., Conducted medical exams and performed minor surgical procedures.
Timeline
Forklift Operator / Picker / Palletizer
Direction Employment Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
Shipping Specialist
Esteban Carreras Cigars
02.2021 - 05.2024
Delivery Driver
Postmates
04.2020 - 02.2021
Warehouse Associate
Albert Uster Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
Pool Installation Assistant
Dynasty Pools
04.2018 - 09.2020
Warehouse Associate
South Coast Lighting & Design
01.2015 - 04.2018
Medical Supervisor
US Army
01.2009 - 10.2010
Senior Medical Supervisor
US Army
11.2007 - 01.2009
Associate Degree - General Studies
Saddleback College
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