Hi, I’m
Ramon Quiroga JR
Racine
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Team Leader with over 20 yrs experience and skill in logistics coordination and inventory management. Proven track record in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing diverse team productivity with industry-leading safety protocols.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
UNFI, United Natural Foods Distribution Center (Wisconsin)Sturtevant, WI
Replenishment Specialist / Trainer (Reach Truck)
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Training & Safety: Facilitated comprehensive hands-on training and OSHA-compliant certifications for new and existing associates on stand-up reach trucks, double pallet jacks, and order pickers.
- Operational Leadership: Served as the departmental subject matter expert (SME) for replenishment workflows, ensuring active pick slots remained 100% stocked to prevent "outs" and maintain order selector productivity.
- Precision Maneuvering: Operated high-reach equipment in narrow aisles in multi-temp environments (Dry, Cooler, and Freezer) to retrieve and slot inventory at heights of up to 30+ feet.
- Cold Chain Excellence: Proficient in maintaining product integrity and inventory accuracy within sub-zero (-20°F) temperature environments.
- Inventory Integrity: Utilized RF scanners and WMS software to track product movement, resolve slotting discrepancies, and ensure accurate rotation (FIFO) of organic and specialty food products.
- Equipment Oversight: Managed daily safety inspections and battery maintenance for a fleet of reach trucks, identifying and reporting mechanical issues to prevent operational downtime.
- Efficiency Gains: Optimized warehouse flow by clearing empty pallets and debris, maintaining a clean and safe "tour-ready" facility while meeting aggressive hourly replenishment quotas.
Old’s Products of ILPleasant Prairie, WI
Mill Room Supervisor
11.2014 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Runs mills to grind whole grain mustard seeds to mix mustard and mustard products.
- Responsible for checking with production lines to see what product is scheduled
- Check mustard storage tanks and report what products are available
- Daily maintained 32 tanks of mustard
- Maintained the integrity of the product by following formulas for each product mix
- Maintain proper grind of seed
- Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and floors, walls of Mill Room
- Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified food safety
- Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to management
- Conducted quarterly performance evaluations for my shift
Country Maid, Inc.Milwaukee, WI
Blender Operator / Sanitation
07.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, or color
- Mix/blend ingredients by using agitators or heat controlled vats
- Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas
- Maintain product quality by adjusting and operating valve controls
- Regulated equipment such as beaters, agitators, discharge pipes and salt pumps
- Conduct vat inspection after cleaning to ensure that all fermentation has been removed
Butter Buds Food IngredientsRacine, WI
Dry Blending department Lead
02.2010 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Train workers in ingredient preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Estimate ingredients and supplies required to complete assigned orders
- Responsible for setting point systems for proper filler machine operation
- Performed blending operations that included bag sealing / handling, and the weighing of various products
- Picking and packaging of finished products
- Trained and operated all heavy equipment in the warehouse
InsinkeratorRacine, WI
Warehouse Lead/Shipping and Receiving
05.2007 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Received, moved, and stored inbound company products
- Prepare daily work orders, BOL’S, and hot shipping orders
- Entered products into PC via Microsoft system as well as scanning devices in order to maintain shipping accuracy and inventory control
- Examined contents of product to shipping manifests and invoices for all inbound and outbound shipments
- Pick, pack, seal, weigh, count, check and label finished products
- Responsible for filling warehouse orders, products, and materials using standard warehouse equipment
- Troubleshoot and rectify damages / shortages
Flowers Baking CompanySan Antonio, TX
Shipping Supervisor
08.1999 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Supervised and coordinated various phases of the shipping / receiving department
- Executed daily operations and procedures to ensure they were carried out to completion
- Trained, recruited, and managed 45+ employees in proper shipping / receiving procedures and delegated duties accordingly
- Provide support to local route men as well as the upper management team
- Enforced company policies and safety regulations
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet shipping deadlines
- Communicate status of operation in a timely manner to management including any safety or processing problems
- Ensure the quality of the product as well as customer satisfaction
Education
Pearsall High SchoolPearsall, TX
High School Graduate from Core curriculum
05.1992
UNFI Internal CertificationSturtevant, WI
Certified Reach Truck & PIT Instructor from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University Overview
- Certified Reach Truck & PIT Instructor | UNFI Internal Certification
- OSHA Safety Compliance (29 CFR 1910.178) | Certified Operator & Evaluator
- Cold Chain Management Certification | UNFI Food Safety Training
- WMS & RF Scanner Operations Specialist | Technical Proficiency
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Food Production & Safety
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control management
- Warehouse Safety Protocols
- Attention to detail
- Team Leadership
- Logistics Coordination
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent
Timeline
Replenishment Specialist / Trainer (Reach Truck)
UNFI, United Natural Foods Distribution Center (Wisconsin)
03.2022 - Current
Mill Room Supervisor
Old’s Products of IL
11.2014 - 02.2022
Blender Operator / Sanitation
Country Maid, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2014
Dry Blending department Lead
Butter Buds Food Ingredients
02.2010 - 07.2013
Warehouse Lead/Shipping and Receiving
Insinkerator
05.2007 - 06.2010
Shipping Supervisor
Flowers Baking Company
08.1999 - 05.2007
Pearsall High School
High School Graduate from Core curriculum
UNFI Internal Certification
Certified Reach Truck & PIT Instructor from Logistics And Supply Chain Management