RUBEN RESTREPO
Reading,PA
Summary
Forklift Operator with 13 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LiftGate Assembler and Welder
Dhollandia US Liftgates
Glendon , PA
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Remove part of the truck chassis with plasma and install and weld the LiftGate.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Operate machines such as drill presses and saws to cut or shape parts during assembly.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Perform minor repairs on defective parts or products during the assembly process.
- Inspect finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
- Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
Group Leader
Pregis
Bethel, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Motivated team to reach their highest potential by setting achievable goals.
- Maintained a high level of communication between group members and other departments.
- Organized weekly meetings to review objectives, discuss accomplishments, and plan future goals.
- Monitored progress on projects, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Identified training needs for group members; provided instruction when appropriate.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Snapple
Avenel, NJ
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels
- Load and unload truck, prepare orders for pickup and delivery, maintenance of facility
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Brembo
Avenel, NJ
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers using forklift.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
ICT
Elizabeth, USA
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
ASSEMBLER
Morgan Truck Body
Denver, USA
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment
Education
Associate Degree - Surgical Technician
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Manati, PR04.2008
Vocacional Technical Certificate - Motorcycle Racing Mechanic
American Technical Institute
Bayamon, PR07-2006
High School Diploma -
Antonio Lucchetti
Arecibo, PR07-2006
Skills
- Shipment Processing
- Palletizing
- Production Reporting
- Any Tools Operator
- Material Handling
- Pallet Construction
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Loading and Unloading
- Shipping and Receiving
- Certified Forklift Operator
- RF Scanner
- Welder
- Plasma cutting
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Assembly and production
- Materials management
- Welding tool operation
- Repetitive work
- Logistics
- Visual inspections
- Physical stamina
- Background in shipping and receiving
- Basic math
- Quality inspection
- Heavy lifting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operator certification
- Double Forklift
- Cherry picker operator
- Turret Operator
- Bendi Forklift Operator
- Clamp Forklift Operator
- Electric pallet jack operation
- Reach truck operator
- Side loader forklift operator
- Narrow aisle forklift operator
- Counterbalance Forklift Operator
- Electric Forklift Operator
Timeline
LiftGate Assembler and Welder
Dhollandia US Liftgates
03.2024 - 01.2025
Group Leader
Pregis
08.2023 - 02.2024
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Snapple
06.2021 - 07.2023
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Brembo
10.2020 - 05.2021
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
ICT
03.2017 - 09.2020
ASSEMBLER
Morgan Truck Body
12.2014 - 02.2017
Associate Degree - Surgical Technician
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Vocacional Technical Certificate - Motorcycle Racing Mechanic
American Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Antonio Lucchetti