Roberto Camacho
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and quality, my tenure at Courtauls Packaging honed my expertise in forklift operation and material handling, alongside fostering strong team collaboration. Demonstrated success in OSHA compliance and equipment maintenance, achieving a significant reduction in processing times by streamlining shipment and inventory management processes. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational English & Spanish abilities paired with 34+ years of experience. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Durable Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using critical thinking and safety.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
Group Leader
Echo Inc
04.2007 - 03.2022
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Group Leader
Horlacher Plastics
07.2003 - 04.2007
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Technician
Precision Molding & Sampling
05.1995 - 05.2003
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Operator
Courtauls Packaging
11.1990 - 04.1995
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Material Handler
Courtauls Packaging
11.1990 - 04.1995
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Education
No Degree - English
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL06.2003
Skills
- Material Handling
- OSHA Compliance
- RFID Tracking
- Shipment Processing
- Inventory staging
- Product Inspection
- Production Scheduling
- Documentation
- Forklift Operation
- Palletizing
- Injecting Plastics Machine operation
- Equipment Maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Durable Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Group Leader
Echo Inc
04.2007 - 03.2022
Group Leader
Horlacher Plastics
07.2003 - 04.2007
Technician
Precision Molding & Sampling
05.1995 - 05.2003
Operator
Courtauls Packaging
11.1990 - 04.1995
Material Handler
Courtauls Packaging
11.1990 - 04.1995
No Degree - English
William Rainey Harper College
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