Rafael Garcia
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Qualified Warehouse Forklift Operator with 8 years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance. Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator with background operating heavy machinery to move loads. Talented at unloading and loading goods, transporting in warehouse and keeping activity logs. Alert when monitoring and checking vehicles and equipment for possible issues. Skilled in electric, gas and propane forklift operation. Hardworking and observant Forklift operator with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic English and Spanish skills used to communicate with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Central Valley
Bakersfield, CA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Torres
Bakersfield, CA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Forklift Operator
GMC Paper Products
Bakersfield, CA
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Pizza Maker
Domino's Pizza
Bakersfield, CA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading food items from delivery trucks.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Monitored quality of all products served to customers.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Assisted other cooks in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts and appetizers.
- Inspected workstations for cleanliness before beginning shift.
- Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for making pizzas.
- Checked temperature of ovens prior to use to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
- Organized storage areas for unused ingredients or supplies.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks on kitchen equipment such as cleaning fryers or grills.
Sales Associate
Graphic Techs
Bakersfield, CA
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Scheduled shifts for fellow associates during peak traffic times.
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to recommend improvements in service quality.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Long Beach, CA06-1990
Affiliations
Baseball, jogging, general fitness
Certification
Forklift certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Central Valley
09.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Torres
12.2022 - 08.2023
Forklift Operator
GMC Paper Products
06.2020 - 11.2022
Pizza Maker
Domino's Pizza
01.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Associate
Graphic Techs
02.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Forklift certification
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