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Pablo Ortiz

Newcastle,De
Pablo Ortiz

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Material HandlerRoadside AssistantAssistant Manager Forklift/Hi-low OperatorLead Forklift OperatorPrep Cook / Dish Washer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: New Castle, DEWilmington, DENewark, DE
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$20/hr - $1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Took initiative in leadership roles across various settings, contributing to team dynamics and project success. Obtained CDL permit to enhance driving skills and expand professional opportunities.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

African Import Export Solutions
Wilmington, DE

Material Handler
02.2026 - Current

Job overview

  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse.
  • Managed inventory levels using warehouse management systems, ensuring accuracy and availability of stock.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, improving overall workflow efficiency.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and safety protocols, maintaining compliance with industry standards.
  • Implemented improved storage solutions that optimized space utilization and reduced retrieval times for products.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
  • Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by accurately and promptly processing orders.
  • Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
  • Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
  • Led team in high-demand periods, ensuring all orders were processed on time without compromising quality.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of products, reducing delivery delays.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
  • Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
  • Reduced material waste by implementing sustainable handling and packaging techniques.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Coppedge & Walls Roadside Service LLC
Wilmington, DE

Roadside Assistant
11.2024 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Provided emergency roadside assistance to stranded motorists, ensuring timely and safe vehicle recovery.
  • Diagnosed vehicle issues on-site, offering effective solutions to minimize customer wait times.
  • Maintained accurate records of service calls and customer interactions for operational efficiency.
  • Managed time efficiently to ensure rapid response to multiple simultaneous roadside assistance requests within assigned territory.
  • Kept personal equipment and service vehicle in optimal condition, ensuring readiness for any roadside assistance situation.
  • Continuously expanded knowledge of vehicle systems and common issues to better diagnose problems and provide accurate solutions.
  • Resolved conflicts professionally when dealing with challenging circumstances or customer complaints regarding service quality or timeliness.
  • Developed onboarding programs, improving new hire integration and retention rates.
  • Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
  • Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
  • Managed interview scheduling, coordinated travel arrangements, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
  • Increased applicant quality by streamlining the hiring process and implementing a pre-screening system.
  • Collaborated with department heads to determine staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies accordingly.
  • Determined required job seeker qualifications for potential interview by reviewing and evaluating resume and application information.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.

Restaurant Depot
Wilmington, DE

Assistant Manager Forklift/Hi-low Operator
03.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Manage a team of six individuals to stock aisle in neatly matter
  • Loading & unloading freight
  • Moving product in & out of the aisles into proper locations
  • Pick freight according to the customer’s order
  • Put away product in rack locations
  • Consistently restocking areas customers consume product from

McKesson
Swedesboro, NJ

Lead Forklift Operator
08.2014 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  • Carry out general yard duties and maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected

Panera Bread
New Castle, DE

Prep Cook / Dish Washer
09.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Perform food preparation tasks, such as making salads, carving meats, making barista drinks, & baguettes.
  • Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
  • Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas

Drugstore.com
Swedesboro, NJ

Assembly Line Operator
11.2010 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
  • Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
  • Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

Rastelli Global
Swedesboro, NJ

Material Handler/Picker & Forklift Operator
09.2008 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Operated forklift to stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  • Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  • Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.

Education

Wilmington Job Corps

01.2011

University Overview

Facilities Maintenance Certification

Skills

Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail & Active Listening Skills

Maintained organized and clean environments to support operational effectiveness and employee productivity

Contributed to team success by fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment

Streamlined workflows to achieve consistent time efficiency in task execution

Consistently applied effort and focus to meet project deadlines and objectives

Exhibited strong moral principles, ensuring transparency and honesty in decision-making

Upholded high ethical standards by prioritizing truthfulness in professional conduct

Engaged in continuous learning and skill enhancement to facilitate upward mobility in position

Certification

  • GED - (2017-06)
  • Flaggers Certificate – (2017-06)
  • ServSafe Certificate – (2016-12)

Quote

About morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.
Ernest Hemingway

Timeline

Material Handler
African Import Export Solutions
02.2026 - Current
Roadside Assistant
Coppedge & Walls Roadside Service LLC
11.2024 - 01.2026
Assistant Manager Forklift/Hi-low Operator
Restaurant Depot
03.2018 - 12.2018
Lead Forklift Operator
McKesson
08.2014 - 03.2016
Prep Cook / Dish Washer
Panera Bread
09.2012 - 06.2014
Assembly Line Operator
Drugstore.com
11.2010 - 05.2012
Material Handler/Picker & Forklift Operator
Rastelli Global
09.2008 - 04.2009
Wilmington Job Corps