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Steven Diaz

Chicago Ridge,IL

Summary

Safety-focused Forklift Operator with over 20 years of experience in warehouse and dock operations. Proven ability to enhance teamwork and productivity, leading to increased customer satisfaction. Skilled in operating multiple pieces of specialty equipment while meeting demanding material-handling requirements. Committed to achieving organizational goals through hard work and attention to detail. Hardworking and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. .

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

G3 Enterprises
Bedford Park, IL
11.2023 - Current
  • Selected to transfer to new location and participate in building go-live and new customer on-boardings
  • Trained how to operate slipsheet specialty attachment for new customer, showed elevated acumen in learning the new attachment
  • Served as a mentor for new G3 employees to ensure a smooth transition; facilitate training and support their development
  • Support leadership with safety training and on floor leadership to ensure a safe working environment
  • Follow established procedures to ensure safe handling of new customer products and proper inventory control practices
  • Coordinates loading and unloading of trucks and railcars, inspecting freight for damage.
  • Trained how to operate roll clamp specialty attachment for second new customer in the building.
  • Assists other forklift drivers when necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support a teamwork environment.
  • Maintains 5S principles and PPE requirements.
  • Safely follows and practices the established SOP’s.

Forklift Operator

G3 Enterprises
Woodridge, IL
06.2015 - 11.2023
  • Coordinates loading and unloading of trucks and railcars, inspecting freight for damage.
  • Follow established procedures for handling freight for put away, picking and loading per customer expectations
  • Responsible for accuracy of inbound and outbound orders by validating expected vs actual products
  • Troubleshoots warehouse management system and inventory issues, elevating issues to management for system enhancements for fixes.
  • Assigns and monitors a broad range of direct and indirect tasks.
  • Communicates across shifts to ensure proper work transition.
  • Assists other forklift drivers when necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support a teamwork environment.
  • Maintains 5S principles and PPE requirements.
  • Safely follows and practices the established SOP’s.
  • Leads a team of temporary employees to ensure daily completion of specialty rework orders.

Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines
McCook, IL
10.2004 - 06.2015
  • Interpreted written work orders to establish assigned tasks and associated resource needs.
  • Completed daily production logs and work tickets, documenting accurate number of units processed.
  • Safely operated forklift and other large equipment to load and unload cargo.
  • Communicated in-process shipping redirects to address customer needs.
  • Organized pallets according to company-mandated stacking procedures and affixed appropriate tags.
  • Packed and unpacked cargo to process shipments.
  • Inspected cargo to identify, remove, and re-pack damaged items.
  • Manages load assignments or warehouse staff of 45 employees.

Logistics Team Leader

Target
Bedford Park, IL
08.1999 - 09.2004
  • Complied with corporate policy regarding customer service standards and sales processes.
  • Conducted inventories of store supplies and apparel.
  • Ensured the sales floor was orderly and presentable.
  • Managed a team of 50 retail and backroom associates.
  • Neatly stocked shelves, conducting ongoing inventory of product.
  • Organized product displays in an appealing way.
  • Performed periodic reviews of warehouse inventory to determine stock levels.
  • Analyzed upcoming workload and efficiency goals to determine staffing needs.
  • Managed recruitment, hiring, and training of 10 new hires annually.
  • Maintained a clean, zoned, and organized backroom with >95% accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL
06.1998

Skills

  • Leadership and training development
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Mathematical proficiency
  • OSHA certified forklift and hazmat operation
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Forklift operation
  • Safety training
  • SOP compliance
  • Freight inspection
  • Mentoring new employees
  • Inventory counts

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

G3 Enterprises
11.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

G3 Enterprises
06.2015 - 11.2023

Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines
10.2004 - 06.2015

Logistics Team Leader

Target
08.1999 - 09.2004

High School Diploma -

Hubbard High School

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