Osvaldo Almaras
Modesto,CA
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator experienced 4+ years in sit down forklifting safely transporting heavy loads within high-volume warehouse environments. Experienced in 2 year stand up forklifting, achieving efficient material handling and inventory management through operational expertise in various forklift classes and heavy equipment. Focused on delivering quality results while fostering strong relationships and maintaining high ethical standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
ThyssenKrupp
Livermore, California
02.2026 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout and storage solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and equipment usage.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards while operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Forklift Operator/Product Handler
Hilmar Cheese
Hilmar, CA
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Managed inventory movement within warehouse, optimizing space utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping and receiving processes.
- 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.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Construction
Self Employed
Modesto, CA
03.2020 - 05.2025
- Collaborated effectively with construction teams, coordinating schedules for efficient project progression.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Conducted quality control of materials used in construction.
- Assisted in preparing detailed construction
- documents, ensuring accurate design implementation.
- General labor framer
- Agriculture tractor operator
Forklift Operator
Home Depot Warehouse
Stockton, California
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards while operating forklifts.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new forklift operators on safe handling practices.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and equipment usage.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance needs and issues
Education
High School Diploma -
Modesto Highschool
Modesto05.2016
Skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Communication and presentation
- Forklift operation
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Materials handling
- Team player
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
ThyssenKrupp
02.2026 - 02.2026
Forklift Operator/Product Handler
Hilmar Cheese
12.2025 - 01.2026
Construction
Self Employed
03.2020 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator
Home Depot Warehouse
03.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Modesto Highschool