Ramon Palos
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced automotive mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in OSHA Forklift Operation, paired with 10 years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.
Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Loader Operator
XPO Logistics
San Antonio, TX
03.2014 - 09.2023
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Automotive Mechanic
Lone Star Radiator Company
San Antonio, TX
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines, and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Skills
- Effective Prioritization
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Material Packaging
- Safety Standards
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Safety Awareness
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Route Logs
- Staff Management
- Supply Chain and Inventory Management
- Hazardous Materials
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Forklift Loader Operator
XPO Logistics
03.2014 - 09.2023
Automotive Mechanic
Lone Star Radiator Company
03.2010 - 03.2014
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