Salvador Flores
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Bilingual, hardworking, flexible employee focused on completing work efficiently to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Skilled team player with strong background in outdoor/ industrial environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with applicable computer abilities. Organized employee bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in units of measurement and organization, along with the ability to quickly learn new processes. Open to new ideas or more efficient processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Wafer Fabrication Operator
Western Digital
San Jose, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Managed equipment loading and unloading and moved finished work to stations for further processing.
- Maintained and verified processing, production and inspection information reports.
- Studied work orders, instructions, formulas and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Defined process flows and drove continuous process improvement efforts to maximize product yield.
- Controlled processing cycles and monitored machinery in operation to spot problems.
- Aligned photomask patterns on photoresist layers and exposed patterns to ultraviolet light.
- Managed equipment loading and unloading and moved finished work to stations for further processing
Truck Loader
RNCD
Morgan Hill, CA
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored product for quality assurance, raising any issues with managers.
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Checked accuracy of product packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse to support colleagues.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Maintained clean and functional warehouse space throughout 12 hour shifts.
Powered Industrial Truck Operator
International Paper
Gilroy, CA
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Obtained Class A PIT Operator Certification
- Passed required "Safety First" job training
- Daily pre operation PIT inspection checklist
- Safely, with no incidents reported, loaded rolls for efficient corrugator production
- Assisted in loading, unloading, and ensuring that freight was ready for long-distance transport on trailers and railcars
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and inventory in roll stock area, as well as any areas where a PIT would be driving to ensure safety of operators and pedestrians
- Use of radios required to ensure thorough communication with co-workers, safety and timely production
- Weekly safety training, briefing.
Marvel Band Saw Operator
Valley Fabrication
Salinas, CA
10.2010 - 11.2017
- Selected saw blade according to material type and required cut and set up and cut using CNC programmable displays
- Identified and maintained control of non-conforming material to keep end products in line with quality standards
- Applied training and expertise to efficiently and safely run band saw
- Spearheaded maintenance on 1 saw, monitored hydraulic oil, and changed saw blades
- Used computer to input quality, productivity, and inventory control data
- Drove fork truck to move loads of excess weight
- Loaded and unloaded flatbed and box trucks daily and coordinated materials movements
- Followed order specifications to cut material to desired lengths with minimal waste
- Monitored quality of completed work to determine when saw blades needed to be sharpened or parts needed to be lubricated
- Tended to operating machinery to quickly adjust settings, clear jams and correct problems affecting quality of products
- Collected and disposed of waste materials to keep areas clean and avoid creating safety hazards
- Counted, sorted and stacked finished products for delivery or further processing
- Inspected raw stock to determine grades and identify sub-par materials unfit for use
- Read production orders to properly set up machines and complete accurate work
- Yearly inventory count.
Cashier/ Customer Service/ Stock Associate
Beverages and More
Gilroy, CA
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Handled cash, check, and card transactions with consistent attention to detail and maintained balanced drawer
- Backed up store team members with restocking, merchandising, and cleaning work
- Went beyond basic job requirements to help guests with limited mobility or understanding of store technical systems
- Assisted with section resets, including consolidating merchandise for clearance and instituting new plan-o-gram layouts
- Placed customer merchandise orders to fulfill requests and resolve service issues
- Stayed on top of policy changes and promotions to better serve customers with current information
- Obtained thorough knowledge of products sold to assist customers in locating and purchasing items
- Boosted team success by working well with all members and cross-training in different positions and departments
- Assisted cashiers in balancing cash tills at close of shift
- Helped management solve customer concerns with proactive approaches based on retail knowledge
- Worked safely and quickly to help customers move heavy purchases, consistently exceeding expectations
- Solved complaints by customers and issued credits for returned merchandise
- Engaged customers and built connections using positive, upbeat attitude
- Cultivated pleasant and cooperative work environment for cashiers
- Kept employee and customer areas clean, neat and ready for any challenge by using slow periods to tackle routine housekeeping needs
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise, taking time to arrange attractive, eye-catching displays.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales
Stock Associate/Cashier
Coach Inc
Gilroy, CA
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Counted money in cash drawers at start of each shift and balanced drawer at end of each shift
- Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change
- Adhered to all cash handling policies and procedures
- Bagged and packaged customer orders and purchases
- Collected payment for customer purchases
- Answered questions regarding Coach products
- Ordered, stocked, and rotated [Type] departments
- Maintained merchandise displays, including endcaps, floor displays, and aisles
- Recognized for providing efficient service with high degree of accuracy
- Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions and providing direction and service
- Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service
- Returned non-purchased products to shelves and performed general merchandising functions
- Obtained thorough knowledge of products sold to assist customers in locating and purchasing items
- Solved complaints by customers and issued credits for returned merchandise.
General Construction Laborer
Chief Builders
Mariposa, CA
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Set up simple and complex ladder systems and scaffolds to help workers reach work locations
- Backed up workers of different trades by bracing fixtures, handing over tools, and retrieving supplies
- Used grinders, sanders, and polishing compounds to achieve desired finishes on different surfaces
- Applied caulking compounds to windows, plumbing, and other areas to seal crevices and prevent moisture intrusion or heat loss
- Followed instruction for assigned tasks from foreperson and lead teams in performing new phases of work
- Discarded construction waste according to state, local, federal, and company guidelines
- Finished building grounds by assisting with landscaping and pouring concrete or spreading asphalt
- Cleaned construction sites to prepare for new installations
- Ensured proper operation of tools and equipment at work site following safety requirements
- Cleaned, coated and sealed surfaces to complete construction jobs
- Performed maintenance and protection of traffic functions to ensure safety of public and work crews
- Built forms for concrete pour and assisted carpenters with rough carpentry tasks
- Unloaded and organized building materials to help skilled workers efficiently complete their tasks
- Measured, marked and documented distances at site locations to prepare job sites
- Communicate with site supervisors and team members to complete project objectives on schedule
- Operated tools and equipment, including stone cutters, backhoes, and construction vehicles used at construction sites.
- Kept sites clean and organized to decrease accidents and increase overall productivity.
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
Store Manager
Togo's Eatery
Gilroy, CA
09.1999 - 02.2005
- Key holder
- Opened and closed store, depending on shift
- Inventory
- Counted in, and closed out tills as needed for shift change and closing
- Store deposits
- Scheduled employees and delegated assignments to meet coverage needs and maintain store standards
- Encouraged team-oriented culture with common sales, service, and productivity goals
- Exemplified team leadership and maintained company standards and protocols in all locations
- Recognized for excellence in building and motivating management and hourly teams
- Evaluated store associates regularly to spot and develop new leadership talent
- Held team accountable to policies and procedures with regular monitoring and worked diligently to bring lagging employees up to standards
- Taught employees how to connect with customers, build trust, and independently handle routine concerns
- Monitored team safety and protected employees from harm with strict requirements over equipment use, chemicals handling, and other areas of concern.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures
Education
GED - Graphic Design
Gilroy High School
Gilroy, CA06.2002
Skills
- Compliance Requirements
- Operation and Control
- Workflow Requirements
- Wafer Loading
- Inspect vehicles
- Secure cargo
- Follow safety procedures
- Prioritization
- Organization
- PIT/Forklift operation
- Thorough understanding of measurement units (inches, millimeters, feet etc)
- Material management
- Safety first
- People skills
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Wafer Fabrication Operator
Western Digital
05.2022 - Current
Truck Loader
RNCD
12.2021 - 04.2022
Powered Industrial Truck Operator
International Paper
06.2018 - 03.2021
Marvel Band Saw Operator
Valley Fabrication
10.2010 - 11.2017
Cashier/ Customer Service/ Stock Associate
Beverages and More
07.2008 - 01.2011
Stock Associate/Cashier
Coach Inc
02.2008 - 12.2010
General Construction Laborer
Chief Builders
03.2006 - 11.2008
Store Manager
Togo's Eatery
09.1999 - 02.2005
GED - Graphic Design
Gilroy High School