Ricardo Lopez
Orange Cove,CA
Summary
Experienced individual in commercial driving and logistics, with a strong background of 12 years in food manufacturing environment. Well organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10+ years in logistics. Organized with proven track record of delivering on short deadlines. Company focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management skills. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning a new field of work inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offer strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Offering 10 years of experience in leadership roles with 12 years in the food manufacturing business. Performance-driven and detail-oriented physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items safely. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Adept individual with more than 12 years in food manufacturing business for Nestle/Dreyers Grand ice cream. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bulk Tanker Operator
Ventura Coastal LLC
Visalia, CA
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Loaded tanker trailers with juice blends and unloaded them as well following all GMP'S and HACCP steps.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that juice blends were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met schedule targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected product ingredients and equipment to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming and outgoing tankers and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Preformed circuit line cleanings, changeovers and preparation of idle equipment.
- Communicated with lab team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standard.
Owner Operator/ Truck Driver
JL Express
01.2015 - 12.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Relief Shift Supervisor
Nestle/Dreyers Ice Cream
Bakersfield, CA
02.2002 - 03.2014
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings and maintain desired tension and speeds.
- Kept equipment running by clearing jams using the machine specialized tools and lockout tagout locks
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with metrics.
- Reduced water usage by 15% doing more dry cleaning
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to provide a safe workplace.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
- Maintained accurate records for tracking progress and performance of team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Delano, CA06.1999
Skills
- Planning Abilities
- Self starter
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Time Management
- Tanker Endorsements
- Oversized Haul Expertise
- Diesel truck Maintenances
- Air Brake Certification
- Weight Limits
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Cargo Handling
- Logistics Planning
- DOT Compliance
- Legal Compliance
- Resolving shipping and delivery problems
- Document Verification
- Follow Safety Procedures
- OSHA Requirements
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Budget Controls
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Employee Training
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Schedule Preparation
- Quality Assurance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- 10 year of service accident free award
Certification
- Fork lift certification
- Class A license
- Twic card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bulk Tanker Operator
Ventura Coastal LLC
04.2023 - 01.2025
Owner Operator/ Truck Driver
JL Express
01.2015 - 12.2022
Relief Shift Supervisor
Nestle/Dreyers Ice Cream
02.2002 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
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