Peter Sotelo

2nd Lead Position (Vitro Auto Glass)

~Focus on daily tasks, ensuring compliance and accuracy of orders.

• Reduce material handling errors through thorough staff training and regular performance evaluations.
• Establish clear lines of communication between team members, promoting collaboration and reducing misunderstandings during daily operations.
• Assign tasks to team members, including daily cycle counts, inventory of differential products to complete within designated time frames.
• Supervise team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks and oversee the loading/unloading of vans, as well as converting and consolidating racks to accommodate van routes and capacity.
• Train new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding, as well as using the order picker, stand up reach truck, and sit down forklift.
• Inspect work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of equipment.
• Handle day-to-day shipping and receiving, overseeing more than 35K in total inventory.
• Optimize loading/unloading procedures on 40 foot containers, document any damaged freight, create BoL for outbound shipments, as well as print and receive processed orders - minimizing wait times for drivers and reducing associated costs.
• Receive, label, scan, and identify materials to assess for accurate parts and quantities.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate inventory counts and reduce discrepancies.
• Ensure timely order fulfillment by closely monitoring the flow of materials throughout the warehouse.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved communication and faster delivery times.

Material Handler 2

~Focus on safely loading and unloading trailers, sprinter vans, and cargo vans.

• Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Use hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
• Adhere to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
• Receive freight according to process for destination and client’s procedures.
• Unload incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
• Receive and unpack shipments and new equipment as directed.
• Transport inventory items to appropriate locations.
• Attach identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
• Expedite order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
• Prevent product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
• Pack items into appropriate containers for shipment before loading them into 20-40 ft containers according to process and destination.
• Load 16 ft engines onto flatbed trucks and manage weight stability.
• Repair crates and freight if/when damaged.
• Recognize any potential freight hazmat issues.
• Alert supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
• Monitor warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
• Enhance warehouse efficiency by organizing materials, performing cycle counts, and implementing inventory management systems to accurately track product levels.
• Keep storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
• Increase productivity by utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.

• Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise, as well as surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off trucks for fast shipment.
• Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
• Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
• Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
• Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
• Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
• Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
• Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
• Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
• Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
• Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
• Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
• Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
• Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
• Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assisted with reorganizing storage areas to accommodate changes in demand patterns or product offerings.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.

• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Maintained meticulous records of machine performance and maintenance activities, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Operated and controlled Band Saw Machine, CNC Mill (V11, V18, V22), and certified forklift operator.
• Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.
• Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
• Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
• Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
• Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

• Print spec packages according to shipment dates or deadlines.
• Identify materials, quantities, frame builds, templates, special dimensions, pms colors.
• Load corresponding files, assure correct pms colors, artwork, dimensions, and quantity.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Load materials of 60-100lbs. on to 90 x 16ft 2-axis CNC rotary cutting table.
• Load materials of 60-100lbs. on to 25 x 16ft 2-axis 100-watt laser table.
• Clean VUTEk rollers, flush laser jets, and load paper.
• Transfer files from CAD(dwg) to DXF - identify cut templates and verify template measurements, cut lines, and materials match to specifications.
• Assist in quality control.
• Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
• Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
• Certified Forklift operator
• Scan and inventory shipments to then organize and place materials in corresponding areas.
• Create purchase orders and communicate to supervisors.
• Team lead for 2-4 personnel.
• Assist in print room.
• Sublimate according to materials.