Rafael Lopez
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Highly skilled in operating a wide range of industrial lift trucks including: fork lift, reach lift, scissor lift, powered floor jack, pallet rider, and propane lift. Significant experience in safely maneuvering heavy machinery within the warehouse setting. Possess strong knowledge of maintenance protocols to ensure equipment runs efficiently, coupled with keen adherence to safety standards to minimize risks on-site.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Order Processor
Sam's Club Wholesale Trading (ph.754-260-6077)
Miramar , Florida
11.2006 - 07.2025
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Education
X -Ray Technologist - Radiological Sciences
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL 09.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 09.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- RF scanner usage
- Logistics coordination
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Equipment inspections
- Forklift maintenance
- OSHA training
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Lift equipment operation
Certification
Fork lift operator license.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month several times
Affiliations
Auto mechanics
Small engine repair
Boat restoration
References
Jeffery Pauly, Manager
Melinda Magrone, Manager
Sam's Club Wholesale Trading
11700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
754-260-6077
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Order Processor
Sam's Club Wholesale Trading (ph.754-260-6077)
11.2006 - 07.2025
X -Ray Technologist - Radiological Sciences
Santa Fe College
09.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of South Florida
09.1994 - 05.1998