Rafael Cortes
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results. Focused professional with several-year background in facilities. Accurately measure, record and report product and shipping information. Fast learner proficient in operating standard warehouse equipment. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Brown West Logistics
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Loading and unloading containers using forklift
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Warehouse Technician
SGPS showrig
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Sorted and organized inventory for easy access and tracking.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in warehouse areas.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
- Assisted in physical inventories by counting stock items and recording results on designated forms.
- Inspected and verified incoming goods against invoices or other documents, recorded shortages and rejected damaged goods.
- Conducted cycle counts and annual inventories to reconcile stock discrepancies.
Forklift Driver
AIT Worldwide Logistics
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from delivery trucks accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of work area consistently.
- Moved products to designated areas using the forklift.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Kept accurate records of all materials moved including quantity, destination, and time taken.
- Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners to accurately record items loaded onto trailers.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Monitored service levels and provided feedback for process improvements.
- Interacted with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about services and products.
Warehouse Associate
PTM
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Loaded and unloaded products using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized inventory to ensure efficient retrieval and storage.
- Packaged orders accurately for timely shipment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain stock levels.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
American soccer
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Process incoming shipments and verify contents against packing slips.
- Prepare outgoing shipments by packing products securely for transport.
- Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records in inventory management systems.
- Inspect received goods for damage and report discrepancies to management.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
Education
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Banning High School
Wilmington, CA06.2004
Skills
- As400, computer skills, order picking, ERP system, Microsoft word, oracle, Microsoft excel, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft office, shipping and receiving, picking and stocking, inventory, cyclo count, document preparation barcode levels, quality control, handheld scanner, cherry picker, sit down forklift, invoice and manifest review target, organization and prioritization cleaning, shipment inspection, cargo loading production organization, order checking bills of landing
Languages
English Professional
Spanish Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Brown West Logistics
03.2025 - 10.2025
Warehouse Technician
SGPS showrig
10.2022 - 04.2024
Forklift Driver
AIT Worldwide Logistics
01.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Associate
PTM
09.2019 - 03.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
American soccer
04.2016 - 08.2019
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Banning High School