Rafael Vazquez
Belmond,Iowa
Summary
Efficiency and safety, Skilled in forklift operation and effective communication. I successfully streamlined loading processes, contributing to significant cost savings. Committed to teamwork and continuous improvement, I thrive in fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loading Dock Worker
XPO Logistics
Clear Lake
03.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers, fostering a positive working environment on the loading dock.
- Enhanced loading dock efficiency by streamlining and organizing work processes.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for improved operational efficiencies in the loading procedures.
- Increased safety on the loading dock by implementing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
Clear Lake, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Plastic Welder
Tri-rinse
Belmond, IA
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Contributed to timely project completions with effective collaboration among team members and efficient task execution.
- Promoted a positive working environment by fostering open communication between team members and demonstrating strong leadership skills when necessary.
- Performed frequent heavy lifting up to Number pounds, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
- Safeguarded company assets with strict adherence to security protocols while operating heavy machinery or handling sensitive materials.
Laborer Operator
Tri-rinse
Belmond
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge of proper tool usage, safety procedures, and other essential skills for job success.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects, contributing to a safe and productive work environment.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Education
GED -
Belmond-klemme High School
Belmond Iowa05.2024
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Dock equipment operation
- Stacking accuracy
- Workplace cleanliness
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Freight handling
- Hazardous materials
- Barcode scanning
- Loading and unloading
- Materials handling
- Inventory organization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Inventory control
- Product verification
- Container loading and unloading
- Forklift and pallet jack use
- Cargo stabilization
- Freight stacking
- Dock operations support
- Freight counting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Pallet jack safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Vulnerability assessment
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Material handling
- Decision-making
- Shrink wrapper use
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Operational efficiency
- Team coordination
- Pallet jack operation
- Team building
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Freight management
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Troubleshooting
Certification
Forklift certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Loading Dock Worker
XPO Logistics
03.2025 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
03.2025 - Current
Plastic Welder
Tri-rinse
05.2024 - 11.2024
Laborer Operator
Tri-rinse
05.2024 - 11.2024
GED -
Belmond-klemme High School