Ricardo P Zavala
AUSTIN,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Associate with expertise in order picking, packing, and shipping. Proficient in warehouse management systems and equipment, delivering efficient project completion in fast-paced settings. Consistent accuracy in order processing and adaptability to shifting priorities enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon-Fulfillment Center
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Pick customer orders from shelves and pack items for shipment
- Load packed boxes onto trucks and unload incoming freight from trailers
- Receive and put away inventory in designated warehouse locations
- Scanned bar codes on products for accurate inventory tracking
- Inspected products to ensure compliance with quality standards
- View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
- Identified and resolved technical issues
Material Coordinator/Handler II
Applied materials
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Prioritizes daily stores activities. May perform satellite receiving functions. May perform materials pick-up or drop-off at vendor sites (requiring the use of a van).
- Performs cycle count to verify and maintain inventory. Locates, audits, and transfers kits or materials as required in preparation for shipment.
- Receives parts and updates inventory records or shortage reports; may perform transactions in Oracle, SAP, or other inventory systems. Verifies vendor delivery before accepting parts and/or inventory. May monitor, update and maintain shortage reports including review of work orders.
- Coordinates processing of non-conformances. Regulates and prepares material for delivery to the cleanroom environment.
- Under direction from management, prevents accumulation of excess material. Moves stock as required. In a manufacturing environment, may replenish empty line-side bins and/or regulate material movement to the manufacturing floor.
- Trains / certifies other Material Coordinators as required. Follows documented business processes. Under direction from supervisor, purges stock of excess and obsolete material. Takes action necessary to rework, transfer, or scrap these items.
- Operates powered industrial vehicles as assigned; may operate pallet jack, electric pallet jack or van if necessary.
- Adheres to all safety standards and protocols; participates in addressing safety concerns.
production associate
Flextronics
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Trained new employees on safe tool and equipment usage for electric assembly tasks, enhancing overall team safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to consistently meet or exceed production targets, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Inspect completed assemblies for proper functioning prior to installation into final products.
- Conducted software and system testing to ensure quality and reliability, supporting production consistency.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials needed for upcoming production runs.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Lab assistant
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
- Work within an automated laboratory environment, including loading and unloading instrumentation and maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Perform physically demanding tasks, including routine lifting of up to 40-50 lbs.
- Support instrument maintenance by clearing consumables such as pipette tips and decapped tube caps, including proper disposal of biohazard waste.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards while adhering to PPE requirements.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Collect/prepare non-blood specimens.
- Ensure proper specimen processing, labeling, and test ordering.
Ramp agent
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Marshalled aircraft upon arrival and departure to ensure timely operations.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo on and off aircraft, facilitating efficient aircraft turnaround.
- Safely drove and operated ground support equipment, including belt loaders and tugs, to transport cargo between terminal, warehouse, and aircraft.
- Guided aircraft during pushback and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Perform ground service functions, such as connecting/removing ground power and ground start units and water service.
- Operate air freight handling equipment such as pallet jacks and gaylords (push carts).
- Checked air express containers for proper piece count, weight, and dimensions per air safety and security guidelines.
- Sorted, scanned, and moved small packages efficiently throughout the warehouse.
Material Handler
Tesla
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Sorted and arranged inventory items on shelves for easy access.
- Assembled crates and containers, preparing materials for transport through palletizing, wrapping, and moving to maintain organized and secure shipments.
- Followed safety guidelines and procedures to uphold a safe work environment while consistently demonstrating professionalism.
- Executed standard work processes and adhered to established work instructions and procedures.
- Adapted to changing business needs by taking on various roles and responsibilities.
- Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
- Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
Roofing
LLP CONSTRUCTION
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Build roofs using various materials and tools.
- Deliver projects in a timely manner.
- Repair or replace broken materials.
- Ensure roofs protect buildings from weather conditions.
- Cut and trim material to shape when fitting siding around windows or corners.
- Load debris into dumpsters, sweep the work area, and ensure nails/screws are cleared from the ground to maintain a safe environment.
- Carry and organize heavy bundles of materials (like sheets of decking) up ladders.
painter
Nations cabinetry
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Participated in all steps of finishing cabinets and components to ensure high-quality results.
- Ensured color accuracy to meet established quality standards.
- Knowledgeable in the safe use of equipment and tools such as paint guns, hand tools and hazardous chemicals.
- Prioritize the workday and logically organize multiple tasks to maximize production.
- Must also safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials and follow Standard Precautions using required personal protective equipment.
- Supported Special Projects, participated in meetings, workshops, and training to enhance team collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Antonio Academy of Achievement
San Antonio , TX 03.2020 - 03.2020
Skills
- Order fulfillment
- Shipment processing
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Barcode scanning
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon-Fulfillment Center
12.2025 - 06.2026
Material Coordinator/Handler II
Applied materials
03.2025 - 12.2025
Lab assistant
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
09.2024 - 03.2025
production associate
Flextronics
05.2024 - 05.2025
Ramp agent
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
12.2023 - 11.2024
Material Handler
Tesla
01.2023 - 12.2023
Roofing
LLP CONSTRUCTION
10.2021 - 01.2023
painter
Nations cabinetry
06.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
San Antonio Academy of Achievement
03.2020 - 03.2020