Nicolas Gonzalez
U.S. Autoforce
Chicago,IL
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Efficient Warehouse Professional with 7+ years in high-volume distribution, specializing in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Operates forklifts, order pickers, and RF scanners while adhering to safety and productivity standards. OSHA 30 certified and holds a DOT Medical Card, demonstrating strong inventory management and teamwork capabilities.
Work History
Warehouse Material Handler/Driver
11 Months- Load, unload, stock tires and auto parts in a fast-paced environment using industrial vehicles such as a forklift or picker equipment
- Loading driver’s vans/trucks with tires and car parts via forklift or by hand
- Received products into locations, organized and labeled them correctly using the operating system
- Executed unloading of trailers containing over 1500 tires each day
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles operated
- Complete and maintain accurate records and logs including driver’s logs, fuel purchase logs, and other records as required by company policy and law
- Conducted cycle counts of inventory to ensure accuracy in stock levels within operating system
- Collaborated in teams to ensure timely completion of projects
- Operated box truck or cargo van on routes, making 20-30 deliveries daily to customers
- Work at heights of 25 feet while operating equipment and maintaining safety standards
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with customers, coworkers, and management
Carpenter
6 Months- Ensured adherence to union safety standards and job site protocols on each assignment, promoting a safe work environment
- Coordinated with general contractors and trades to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Applied knowledge of materials, adhesives, and fasteners to produce durable and visually appealing results
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of working areas to ensure safety and efficiency
- Lifted and moved items weighing over 50 pounds daily to support project needs
- Collaborated with journeymen and foremen to align efforts and achieve project goals
- Installed cabinets, countertops, handrails, wall panels, doors, windows, windowsills, and decorative trim in commercial settings
Pre-Apprenticeship Role
2 Months- Completed 7 weeks of pre-apprenticeship training covering layout, concrete form building, residential framing, scaffolding, and OSHA 30.
- Developed layout plans for construction projects
- Concrete Form Building
- Residential Framing
- Scaffolding
- Completed OSHA 30 safety training certification
Crater/Driver/Shipper/Receiver
1 Year 3 Months- Construct skids and crates to safely support ice makers and refrigeration equipment during transit
- Determine optimal materials for effective packaging and protection of products
- Load and unload trucks via sitting forklift
- Pick up and deliver components/orders to suppliers via company vehicle
- Check bill of materials to correctly track all components
- Complete assigned independent projects to ensure timely fulfillment of operational needs
- Maintained accurate inventory records by regularly auditing stock levels
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency
Warehouse Associate
1 Year 9 Months- Maintained clean, organized, and safe work areas to support efficient operations
- Shipping and distributing orders to customers and vendors
- Unloading trucks delivering product daily
- Responsible for maintaining inventory accurately
- Labeling and putting back product that was returned, exchanged, or newly received
- Assisted with product transfers between store locations to ensure accurate inventory management
- Assisting ecommerce department with pulling new product for photoshoots
- Maintain clean, neat, and safe work areas
- Delivered excellent customer service while working at store location to enhance customer satisfaction
Warehouse Material Handler/Associate
8 Months- Unloaded trailers with 1500 or more tires daily.
- Loaded driver’s vans/trucks with products using forklift and manual methods, maintaining shipping schedules
- Received products into locations and organized and labeled them correctly using the IBS system.
- Managed inventory accurately, supporting effective product organization and retrieval
- Worked effectively within teams to ensure project completion. to complete projects
- Retrieve tires and car parts for customers
Grocery Stock Associate
3 Years 3 Months- Inspected products for quality and freshness before stocking shelves
- Labeled and organized inventory for easy access in the department
- Reported product ordering and shipping discrepancies to department manager for timely resolution
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Created welcoming environment for customers by addressing inquiries about products in department and store
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Warehouse Operations
Shipping and Receiving
Stock management
Forklift Operation
Order Picker Operation
Cycle Counting
Inventory Management Systems
Quality Control
Warehouse safety
OSHA Safety Compliance
DOT Compliance
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Certification
- OSHA 30
- DOT Medical Card
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Ergonomics
- Scaffolding
Timeline
Warehouse Material Handler/Driver
U.S. Autoforce
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Carpenter
Jade Carpentry
12.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Pre-Apprenticeship Role
Mid-America Carpenters Pre-Apprenticeship
10.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Crater/Driver/Shipper/Receiver
Howe Corporation
07.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Warehouse Associate
Notre
10.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Warehouse Material Handler/Associate
U.S. Autoforce
02.2021 - 10.2021Read More
Grocery Stock Associate
Mariano’s
11.2017 - 02.2021Read More
Jones College Prep
High School Diploma
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