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Ricardo ORTIZ

Tampa,FL

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Business

Entrepreneurship
Tampa, FL
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive lawn care plan tailored to each customer's needs.
  • Maintained records of services rendered, including invoices, payments, and contracts.
  • Performed regular mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, overfeeding and fertilizing services for residential and commercial customers.
  • Operated power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers and other tools safely and efficiently.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times when operating machinery or working with hazardous materials.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained equipment and vehicle in good working order to prevent breakdowns and service delays.

Forklift Operator

Secure Electronic Environmental Recycling Company
Tampa, FL
09.2001 - 11.2025
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.

Truck Driver

Quality Cabinets
Tampa, FL
03.2008 - 04.2010
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.

Forklift Operator

Jeff's Gourmet Pies
Tampa, FL
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
  • Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
  • Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders.

Education

GED -

King High School
Tampa, FL
05-2022

Skills

  • Certified forklift operator
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Palletizing
  • Stock allocation
  • Warehouse picking
  • Stock management
  • Material distribution and sourcing
  • Safety awareness
  • Dock work
  • Equipment operations

Timeline

Personal Business

Entrepreneurship
06.2024 - Current

Truck Driver

Quality Cabinets
03.2008 - 04.2010

Forklift Operator

Jeff's Gourmet Pies
01.2006 - 01.2008

Forklift Operator

Secure Electronic Environmental Recycling Company
09.2001 - 11.2025

GED -

King High School

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