Silvestre Fuentes
Aurora,IL
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fork Truck Operator
Emerson
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating fork trucks safely and accurately for material handling tasks.
- Enhanced productivity by performing regular maintenance on fork trucks to ensure optimal performance.
- Reduced order processing time with efficient loading and unloading of shipment containers.
- Ensured accurate inventory levels by conducting routine cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Minimized product damage by following proper stacking and storage procedures for various types of materials.
- Expedited order fulfillment by prioritizing high-priority shipments and using efficient routing strategies during material transport.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper fork truck operation and safety procedures, ensuring a skilled workforce within the warehouse setting.
- Kept detailed records of daily work activities, equipment inspections, and incidents reports as required by company policy or regulatory guidelines.
- Maximized operational efficiency through thorough knowledge of multiple attachments used for specialized material handling tasks.
- Located and moved stock of products to pallets or crates to prepare for shipment and storage.
Maintenance Technician
Tangent Industries
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Maximized asset lifespan through diligent monitoring of wear patterns on vital components.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Press Operator
Kelmscott Press
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved print quality by performing regular press maintenance and calibration tasks.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing press settings for efficient ink usage and material consumption.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Increased production output by implementing effective time management techniques and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Contributed to the reduction of machine downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues as they arose.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
Quality Control Team Lead
Caterpillar
02.2002 - 06.2014
- Enhanced product quality by implementing strict inspection procedures and providing regular feedback to production teams.
- Reduced customer complaints by identifying and resolving issues in the manufacturing process quickly and efficiently.
- Increased efficiency of the Quality Control team by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined quality assurance processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for product inspections.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality control activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participated in internal audits as a subject matter expert, contributing valuable insights into best practices for maintaining high-quality standards throughout the organization.
- Created a positive work environment that encouraged open communication among team members, fostering trust and collaboration towards achieving shared goals.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Career Technology/Financial Business
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL09.2017
Skills
- Materials Transport
- Materials Handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory staging
- Order picking and processing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- OSHA Compliance/OSHA certified forklift license
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Inventory Counts
- Dock Operations
Certification
OSHA Forklift License
Languages
English/Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fork Truck Operator
Emerson
10.2018 - 11.2023
Maintenance Technician
Tangent Industries
01.2017 - 05.2018
Press Operator
Kelmscott Press
01.2015 - 01.2017
Quality Control Team Lead
Caterpillar
02.2002 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Career Technology/Financial Business
Lakeland College
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