Richard Thomas Figueroa
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented warehouse professional skilled in forklift operation, inventory organization, and freight loading. Committed to maintaining safety and efficiency in all loading and unloading processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dockworker/Loader and Unloader/Cherry Picker Operator
Armor iimak
Buffalo, Ny
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Loaded and unloaded freight efficiently from delivery trucks.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for received and shipped products.
- Loaded and unloaded containers from ships and trucks using a forklift.
- Transferred materials between loading docks, warehouses, storage yards, and vehicles.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
Dockworker/Warehouse Associate
Speed Global Services
Buffalo, Ny
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks and containers efficiently.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded containers from ships and trucks using a forklift.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Communicated with supervisors and coworkers regarding any changes in work assignments or schedules.
- Inspected cargo for damage, shortages, and overages.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
Loader and Unloader/Order Picker
USA sealing
Buffalo, Ny
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and accuracy.
- Organized warehouse space for optimal inventory management.
- Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids, and boxes to designated areas.
- Organized inventory by placing items in designated areas within the warehouse space.
- Operated pallet jacks to move skids throughout the warehouse facility.
- Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.
- Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment.
- Labeled containers accurately with correct item codes, weight, destination address.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Assistant Leader
McGard
Orchard Park, New York
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure efficient project workflows and task completion.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new team members and ongoing staff development.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline project updates and collaboration.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project goals, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Monitored funds by managing purchasing decisions to controlling spending.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Education
Jardines De Ponce
Puerto Rico Skills
- Bilingual
- Load security
- Warehouse safety
- Inventory organization
- Pallet handling
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Freight loading
- Pallet jack handling
- Order picking
- Team player
- Forklift operation
- Attention to detail
- Training development
- Hazardous materials handling
- Dock equipment operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift and pallet jack use
- Freight handling
- Shipment sorting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Forklift certification
- Cherry picker certification
- Electric jack pallet
- Electric jack pallet double and triple certification
- Reach truck
- Man up and man down certification
- Clamp truck certification
- Crane certification
Timeline
Dockworker/Loader and Unloader/Cherry Picker Operator
Armor iimak
12.2024 - 01.2026
Dockworker/Warehouse Associate
Speed Global Services
12.2019 - 01.2024
Loader and Unloader/Order Picker
USA sealing
06.2017 - 12.2019
Assistant Leader
McGard
02.2013 - 07.2017
Jardines De Ponce