Ruben Bautista
Fresno,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong material handling and safety compliance skills. Expertise in securing loads and inspecting equipment ensures efficient operations within production environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Forklift Operator
Wawona Packing
Clovis, California
06.2018 - 12.2025
- Operated forklift to efficiently move, load, and unload materials within production area, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the production facility.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately and efficiently.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Secured loads on pallets to prevent damage and enhance safety for team members.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Inspected shipments for damage or inaccuracies before processing.
- Inspected forklifts for safety issues and promptly reported potential problems to management, maintaining operational safety standards.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Maintained safety standards while handling heavy equipment and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
4250 E Tulare Ave06-1984
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Load securing
- Pallet jack operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Inventory management
Languages
Bilingual English, Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Production Forklift Operator
Wawona Packing
06.2018 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School