Rudy Garcia
Laingsburg,MI
Summary
Dedicated and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Skilled in safety awareness, process management, and warehouse management. Committed to meeting challenging demands and promoting team productivity. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
BRP/Marine
Lansing, MI
11.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
Delivery Driver
Shaheen Chevrolet
Lansing, MI
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Forklift Operator
Universal Forest
Lansing, MI
08.1998 - 02.2022
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods
- Reported safety and quality issues to management
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials
- Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas
- Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments
- Used [Type] forklift to load trailers at warehouse
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type
- Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements
- Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders and extended boom arm forklift equipment effectively and safely
- Complied with OSHA and MSDS standards and company safety procedures, reducing accidents [Number]%
- Organized stockyard to maximize product loading and unloading
- Utilized Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when transporting dangerous items and chemicals
- Performed inventory cycle counts and recorded information in [Software] system
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure proper product placement in warehouse locations.
- Prepared purchase orders based on established reorder points.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lansing Eastern High
Lansing, MI06.1986
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Process management
- Warehouse Management
- BOL knowledge
- Stock allocation
- Inventory staging
- Documentation
- Warehouse picking
- Dock work
- Incident logging
- Physically fit and agile
- Forklift operation
- Inventory reporting
- CPR training
- Loading and unloading
- General laborer
- Deadline-driven
- Equipment operations
- Order picking and processing
- Supply chain and inventory management
- OSHA training
- General construction
- Basic math aptitude
- Business problem solutions
- RF scanner
- Heavy equipment operations
- Shipping operations
- Business ethics
- Flatbeds and utility beds
- Material packaging
- Material distribution and sourcing
- Certified forklift operator
- Route logs
- Weight distribution
- Warehouse best practices
- Safe driver
Affiliations
- I like to cook and try new recipes
- sports enthusiast
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Received MVP while working at Universal Forest
Certification
- CDL B
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
BRP/Marine
11.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Shaheen Chevrolet
04.2022 - 10.2022
Forklift Operator
Universal Forest
08.1998 - 02.2022
- CDL B
High School Diploma -
Lansing Eastern High
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