Pablo Ochoa
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Reliable early-career material handler with experience in loading, unloading, staging, and transporting goods in warehouse and production settings. Skilled in inventory scanning, cycle counts, and accurate material tracking. Known for teamwork, safety awareness, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Certified forklift operator with hands-on experience in material handling, inventory tracking, and OSHA-compliant warehouse safety. Skilled in forklift and pallet jack operation, equipment inspection, and keeping materials moving efficiently. Productive Package Handler experienced in material handling, inspections, and shipping, and receiving. Focused on cost reduction and continual process improvement. Comfortable safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Midwest Can Company & Container Specialties Inc.
Franklin Park, Illinois
02.2025 - Current
- Loaded raw materials for Midwest Can Company and Container Specialties production lines.
- Moved finished containers to staging areas with forklift and pallet jack.
- Unloaded incoming shipments and stored materials in assigned warehouse locations.
- Kept work areas clean and followed plant safety procedures.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Transported hazardous materials safely according to established protocols.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
General Labor Construction & Asphalt Worker
IMPACT, Construction & Paving
Chicago, Illinois
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted construction and paving crews with site preparation and cleanup tasks.
- Spread asphalt and gravel for road and parking lot paving work.
- Operated hand tools for grading, leveling, and surface finishing.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, supplies, and paving equipment.
- Maintained safe work areas using cones, signs, and traffic control.
- Followed crew instructions during trenching, patching, and surface repair tasks.
- Inspected tools and equipment for damage before daily construction work.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Organized work area at end of shift to ensure it is ready for next day's production run.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
Education
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCES
UNIVERSIDAD ANDINA SIMON BOLIVAR (ECUADOR)
QUITO - ECUADOR09-2022
COMMERCIAL ENGINEER - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA (ECUADOR)
LOJA-ECUADOR04-2015
CURRENTLY STUDYING ENGLISH -
VIRTUAL
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Inventory tracking
- Warehouse scanning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Material staging
- Equipment inspection
- Product transport
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Material identification
- Goods transport
- Cycle counts
- Material packaging
- Warehouse safety
- Tugger operations
- Heavy lifting
- Production reporting
- Proper tool selection
- Equipment operation
- Material transactions
- Loading and unloading
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified forklift operator
- Pallet assembly
- Manual handling
- Material storage
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse organization
- OSHA compliance
- Materials management
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- DRIVER'S CERTIFIED FORKLIFT DRIVER
- DRIVER'S LICENSE CLASS "D"
Timeline
Material Handler
Midwest Can Company & Container Specialties Inc.
02.2025 - Current
General Labor Construction & Asphalt Worker
IMPACT, Construction & Paving
05.2024 - 10.2024
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCES
UNIVERSIDAD ANDINA SIMON BOLIVAR (ECUADOR)
COMMERCIAL ENGINEER - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA (ECUADOR)
CURRENTLY STUDYING ENGLISH -
VIRTUAL