RODRIGO GARCIA
Olympia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Gooodwill
Olympia, WA
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently across warehouse floors.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes for enhanced productivity.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Implemented best practices in material handling, contributing to reduced product damage rates.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout for improved accessibility and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of daily operations and equipment usage logs for record-keeping purposes.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
Sales Associate
Spencer’s
Olympia, WA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized service and product recommendations.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize shortages.
- Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
- Developed merchandising displays to increase product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Collaborated with management to implement promotional strategies that boosted seasonal sales.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing restocking decisions and marketing initiatives.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Machine Operator
Cherry Aerospace
Santa Ana, CA
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Machine Operator
1 Icon
Lake Forest, CA
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary
- Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products
- Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses and other equipment; stamp identifying information on products when necessary
- Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms
- Trim excess material from parts, using knives, and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse
- Mix and measure compounds, or weigh premixed compounds; then dump them into machine tubs, cavities, or molds
- Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products; requisition additional supplies as necessary
- Remove parts such as dies from machines after production runs are finished.
Mechanic
Chessani Truck & Repair
La Mirada, CA
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Chessani truck and repair – 14451 industry cir , ca
- Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
- Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels
- Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
- Maintain cleanliness of work area
- Repair or replace shock absorbers
- Replace and adjust headlights
- Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps
- Repair radiator leaks
- Repair damaged automobile bodies.
Machine Operator
Nutrawise
Irvine, CA
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
- Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations
- Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly
- Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels
- Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material
- Start machine by engaging controls
- Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items
- Count and record finished and rejected packaged items
- Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
- Stack finished packaged items, or wrap protective material around each item and pack the items in cartons or containers
- Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product
- Santa Ana, CA
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection
- Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases
- Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
- Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
- Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise
- Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
Team Lead/Stocker Associate
99 Cents Only
Tustin, CA
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Maintained merchandise presentation by stocking and rotating merchandise.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Ordered new supplies to restock and based on routine needs.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
Construction Supervisor/Construction Laborer
Evergreen Hospitality
La Jolla, CA
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Trained and mentored employees, offering assistance and insight into completing job tasks when needed.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all jobs, which included employee timesheets, accident reports, meetings with clients and material information.
- Delivered proper materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
- Promoted speedy resolution of conflicts and issues between team members by listening and communicating well with involved parties.
- Participated in recruiting initiatives and recommended hires for trades staff.
- Inspected work-in-progress for conformance with specifications, construction schedules and quality standards.
- Developed work schedules and delegated crew assignments, evaluating member performance.
- Reviewed project plans and blueprints and estimating needed time and materials.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
Education
High School Diploma -
ACCESS
Tustin, CA08.2012
Master of Arts -
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California, CASkills
- Excellent Communication
- Interviewing Clients
- Attention to Detail
- Brand Promotion
- Problem-Solving
- Calendar Management
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Product Knowledge
- Creative Thinking
- Customer Designs
- Restocking and Cleaning
- Ink Mixing
- Sanitizing Requirements
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operator certification
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Team player
- Order picking and processing
- Materials handling
- Heavy equipment operations
- Inventory control
- Equipment inspections
- Stock rotation
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Gooodwill
02.2024 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Spencer’s
06.2023 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
Cherry Aerospace
07.2019 - 08.2020
Machine Operator
1 Icon
12.2018 - 05.2019
Mechanic
Chessani Truck & Repair
09.2017 - 11.2018
Machine Operator
Nutrawise
06.2016 - 08.2017
Team Lead/Stocker Associate
99 Cents Only
10.2014 - 07.2017
Construction Supervisor/Construction Laborer
Evergreen Hospitality
09.2013 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
ACCESS
Master of Arts -
Santa Ana College