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Pedro Gonzales

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Hardworking dock team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in loading and unloading freight from trailers.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Dock Worker

Yellow Freight
07.2010 - 07.2023
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Communicated with drivers to inform cargo loading and unloading schedule and other relevant information.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.

Receiving Manager

Gottschalks Department Store
02.1996 - 06.2009
  • Managed inbound receiving departments.
  • Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.

Receiving Lead

Kmartcorp
08.1987 - 08.1995
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
  • Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
  • Monitored and managed stock levels of goods to verify availability of products.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.1987

Skills

  • Trailer Stripping
  • Secure Loads
  • Freight Counting
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Computer Tracking
  • Material Handling
  • Product Verification
  • Inventory Control
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Route Deliveries
  • Bracing, Padding and Strapping
  • Sheet Banding
  • Storage Area and Container Cleaning
  • Load Security and Guidance
  • Organize Storage Areas
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Use
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Operate Forklift
  • Lifting and Sorting
  • Cargo Security
  • Stacking and Staging
  • Container Loading and Unloading
  • Time Management
  • Hand Trucks
  • Dock Operations Support

Timeline

Dock Worker

Yellow Freight
07.2010 - 07.2023

Receiving Manager

Gottschalks Department Store
02.1996 - 06.2009

Receiving Lead

Kmartcorp
08.1987 - 08.1995

Diploma - General Studies

Bakersfield High School

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