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Ricardo Palma

Passaic,NJ

Summary

Hardworking and punctual Warehouse Team Lead that works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day. Safety-minded Picker with experience working in busy warehouse environments. Unafraid of hard work, hot or cold conditions or heavy lifting. Punctual and responsible with great quality control and order review skills. Responsible stock and order management professional attentive to details. Highly accurate in recordkeeping, transportation and customer service areas. Identifies and resolves problems without delay to maintain order. Expert with digital recordkeeping. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Team Leader

Tribeca Oven
Carlstadt, NJ
02.2022 - Current
  • Supervised a team of 10 warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Organized regular cleaning schedules for all warehouse areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
  • Facilitated communication between managers and staff regarding operational procedures and policies.
  • Implemented systems to track inventory movement through the use of barcodes and RFID technology.
  • Coordinated daily operations within the warehouse, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and returns processing.
  • Assisted with unloading trucks upon arrival of merchandise at the loading dock area.
  • Utilized computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite to generate reports on a weekly basis.
  • Created reports detailing shipment information such as quantity received or shipped out, product availability.
  • Provided feedback on improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
  • Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
  • Cooperated with other departments throughout organization when needed in order to achieve desired results.
  • Ensured accuracy of inventory records and maintained accurate stock levels in the warehouse.
  • Staged and sorted products for loading.
  • Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
  • Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
  • Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.
  • Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift.
  • Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing and labeling.
  • Scanned products to provide accurate tracking within warehouse management system.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
  • Have SAP Ability In Warehouse, Inventory, Production areas
  • Prepare documents (i.e. bill of ladings, manifests and packing lists for outbound shipment
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office products (including Outlook, Sharepoint, Word, and Excel)
  • Experience in a manufacturing setting area

Forklift Operator

Driscoll Foods
Wayne, NJ
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Utilized computer systems for tracking orders, updating inventory levels, and generating reports.
  • Organized stock shelves for optimal product placement.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock was available at all times.
  • Product Replenishment

Reach Truck Operator

Garden State Cold Storage
Carteret, NJ
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Utilized RF Scanner to scan barcodes on incoming and outgoing shipments as required.
  • Monitored temperature and humidity levels of storage area as necessary.
  • Loaded, unloaded, picked, and staged product for shipping or receiving purposes.
  • Operated a Reach Truck to move materials and products in warehouse facility.
  • Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations at all times while operating Reach Truck.
  • Located stored items using computer system or manual methods such as counting, sorting.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Collaborated with supervisors on ways to improve efficiency during tasks.

Supervisor

Freezpak logistics
Carteret, NJ
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
  • Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
  • Reported any damaged goods immediately upon discovery.
  • Identified damaged goods upon delivery from vendors and documented discrepancies accordingly.
  • Restocked supplies as required in order to maintain adequate levels of inventory throughout the facility.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from trucks, containers, pallets and shelves.
  • Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
  • Provided assistance with loading and unloading freight during peak hours as needed.
  • Trained new employees on proper operation of stand-up forklifts.
  • Utilized RF scanner for inventory control purposes.
  • Conducted routine checkups on equipment after each shift to ensure its safe operation.

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Kessem Foods LLC
Carlstadt, NJ
10.2009 - 06.2014
  • Established efficient workflow procedures across different departments while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate records related to production costs, labor hours, inventory levels.
  • Developed strategies for cost reduction initiatives without compromising product quality or customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Participated in industry events and conferences related to factory operations and stayed abreast of emerging trends in the field.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors and suppliers for accuracy before authorizing payments.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for better pricing terms on raw materials and components.
  • Tracked order processing times and ensured timely deliveries of finished products.
  • Monitored and maintained quality control standards for all frozen food products.
  • Provided guidance on proper techniques for packing and shipping frozen goods according to temperature requirements.
  • Supervised a team of employees in the selection, packaging, and labeling of frozen food items.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance visits by technicians to inspect freezers and refrigerators used for storing frozen goods.
  • Supervised a team of employees responsible for stocking shelves with frozen food items, as well as rotating product to maintain freshness.
  • Resolved any complaints or issues related to the quality or condition of frozen food items promptly.
  • Worked with quick books for bill of lading

Education

High School Diploma -

Passaic High School
Passaic, NJ
06-2008

Skills

  • Order Picking
  • Expense Control
  • Distribution Coordination
  • Logistics Planning
  • Product Rotation
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Load Planning
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Stock control
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Product Packaging
  • Materials management experience
  • Warehouse functions
  • Materials transportation
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Safety and compliance
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Performance Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Control
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Records Updating
  • Loading and unloading
  • Stock management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptive team player
  • Shipment Processing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Relationships
  • Excellent Communication
  • Inventory Management and Planning
  • Reports and Spreadsheets Generation
  • Stocking
  • Active Listening
  • Safety methods
  • Multitasking
  • RF scanning devices

Accomplishments

  • Warehouse Team Lead
  • QA recognition

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • Crane operator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Team Leader

Tribeca Oven
02.2022 - Current

Forklift Operator

Driscoll Foods
10.2020 - 03.2021

Reach Truck Operator

Garden State Cold Storage
11.2019 - 07.2020

Supervisor

Freezpak logistics
09.2016 - 10.2019

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Kessem Foods LLC
10.2009 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Passaic High School

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