Samuel Vazquez
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Resourceful Lead Material Handler able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets.Productive Material Handler offering 30 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.Collaborative and committed to following safety mandates and regulations for hazard-free work environment. Inventory Control Specialist with experience completing daily cycle counts, updating logs and processing damaged goods. Self-directed, dependable and focused on cost-effective and streamlined operations. Energetic Inventory Specialist eager to support team objectives and contribute to business success. Open and clear communicator specializing in cycle counts, hawkeye, fail consumption, order exceptions. and more.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Material Handler and Inventory Specialist
Giga Tesla
Austin, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Transport parts with basic material handling equipment, such as forklifts, tuggers, EPJ, and reach trucks, to the line side or warehouse locations.
- Trained other staff members on proper use of material handling equipment and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating material handling equipment.
- Identified damaged or defective products and reported them immediately to supervisor or management team.
- Conducted regular cycle counts of inventory items in accordance with company policy.
- Provided feedback on employee performance through regular meetings and training sessions.
- Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing parts and remedy incorrect deliveries to the Line.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
- Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages.
- Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
- Provided support during internal audits related to material management processes.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
Production Associate
Cgt Unlimited
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
Dock Coordinator
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Pushed or pulled loading carts to and from weighing station.
- Processed orders, produced and reconciled delivery documents and tracked service performance.
- Managed multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapted to changing dock situations.
- Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
Car Mechanic and Body Work
Luis Auto Shop
03.2004 - 01.2014
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer Programmer
Bank Institute PR
Puerto RicoSkills
- Experience with MFS
- Familiar with AutoCAD
- Forklift Driver and Inventory Associate
- Equipment operation
- Manufacturing
- Worker Trainer
- Tugger Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Reporting
- Cycle Counts
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Safety
- Certified Forklift Operator
Accomplishments
- Production Leadership Training
- PIV Trainer
- Inventory Specialist title
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Material Handler and Inventory Specialist
Giga Tesla
08.2022 - Current
Production Associate
Cgt Unlimited
01.2017 - 07.2022
Dock Coordinator
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2014 - 01.2017
Car Mechanic and Body Work
Luis Auto Shop
03.2004 - 01.2014
Associate Degree - Computer Programmer
Bank Institute PR
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