Ricardo Santos
Winter Haven,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Forklift Operator with expertise in inventory management and logistics. Proven experience in enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime through effective equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability drive high standards of organization and productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
HD Supply
Lakeland, FL
09.2026 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move pet supplies efficiently within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks following safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure safe operation.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Forklift Operator
SouthEast Pets
Lakeland, Florida
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Saddle Creek Corporation
Lakeland, FL
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated various warehouse equipment to load, unload, transport, and stack materials safely.
- Unloaded delivery trucks by hand or with a lift-gate truck.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Inspected shipments for damage and accuracy to ensure quality control.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks to enhance order retrieval efficiency.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Education
CEIPOC, ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.
Luquillo, PRSkills
- Safe forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory management
- Order picking
- Pallet building
- Dock procedures
- Cardboard baling
- Heavy lifting
- Downstacking
- OSHA training
- Data entry
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Forklift Operator
HD Supply
09.2026 - Current
Forklift Operator
SouthEast Pets
08.2025 - 08.2026
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Saddle Creek Corporation
09.2024 - 07.2025
CEIPOC, ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.