VALENTINO TORRES
Albert Lea
Summary
Professional in warehouse logistics with a proven track record in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Known for strong commitment to teamwork, flexibility in dynamic environments, and delivering consistent results. Expertise includes inventory management, process optimization, and safety compliance. Highly reliable, adaptable, and skilled in fostering collaboration to achieve operational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Lead (Manager)
Vortex Cold Storage
Albert Lea, MN
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and maintain high productivity levels.
- Trained new staff on best practices for inventory management and equipment operation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced order accuracy and reduced delivery times.
- Managed inventory levels using warehouse management systems to prevent stock discrepancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics and enhance overall service delivery.
- Collaborated with transportation partners to ensure timely delivery of products to customers nationwide.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Improved order accuracy by implementing barcode scanning technology and rigorous quality control checks during packing process.
- Responded quickly to urgent requests from sales teams, expediting orders as needed without compromising on quality or accuracy.
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks to team members and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Warehouse Supervisor
Vortex Cold Storage
Albert Lea, MN
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in order fulfillment.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills in warehousing operations, fostering a supportive work environment for professional growth.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
Operations/Warehouse
Nu-tek Bioscience
Austin, MN
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Responsible for clear, accurate, and timely recording of run conditions, parameters, in-process test results, and any documentation associated with equipment operations.
- Work hand in hand with the department manager on 5s, KPIs, and SOPs.
- Shipping/Receiving all inventory and communicating with the warehouse manager to update on Fishbowl.
- Creating and training all operators on new and existing SOPs regarding rotary vacuum filtration.
- Consumption of raw materials with the Production Manager.
- Conducting safety walkthroughs and participating in the safety committee.
- Continuous improvement with pre- and post-startup/shutdown.
- Work with the operations team on completing all CIPs needed daily.
Agglomeration Dept./Special Projects
Balchem
Albert Lea, MN
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for maintaining all documentation for the agglomeration department.
- Work hand in hand with the department manager on 5s, KPIs, and software - IWEX.
- Creating and maintaining all inventory for the Agglomeration department.
- Creating and training all operators on new and existing OPL Covering Supervisors in all shifts when on leave.
- Working with R&D and customers on trials.
- Consumption of raw materials with the production coordinator.
- Conducting interviews and orientation with HR, the management team, and assigned special projects from the production manager and plant manager.
Extrusion Supervisor
Balchem/ZRB
Albert Lea, MN
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsible for maintaining safety rules compliance, and being a positive safety role model.
- Responsible for ensuring an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
- Responsible for achieving established performance measures for productivity, quality, and safety levels as set for the production rooms and the whole department. Meet or exceed daily production goals related to safety, quality, and customer specifications.
- Creating and sending out daily allocations to the management team.
- Training employees on extrusion elements and room setups.
- Troubleshooting extrusion products to meet customer specifications.
- Evaluate employees through the tier system.
- Provide daily work assignments and production priorities to the operators.
- Build and maintain a high-performance team environment, and coach others in effective team interaction and function.
Agglomeration Trainer
Zumbro River Brand
Albert Lea, MN
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Training new and current employees on GMPs, PPE, and agglomeration; troubleshooting product.
- Training employees on all documentation.
- Keeping track of progress on Excel sheets for employees.
Agglomeration Supervisor
Zumbro River Brand
Albert Lea, MN
12.2014 - 05.2019
- Responsible for maintaining safety rules compliance, and being a positive safety role model.
- Responsible for ensuring an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
- Responsible for achieving established performance measures for productivity, quality, and safety levels as set for the production rooms and the whole department. Meet or exceed daily production goals related to safety, quality, and customer specifications.
- Creating and sending out daily allocations to the management team.
- Training employees on agglomeration and room setups.
- Troubleshooting agglomerated products to meet customer specifications.
- Evaluate employees through the tier system.
- Provide daily work assignments and production priorities to the operators.
- Build and maintain a high-performance team environment, and coach others in effective team interaction and function.
Education
Legal Studies - Business Administration And Management
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2027
Supervisory Management Cert. - Business
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea05-2017
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse management system
- Yard management system
- Datex system
- Supervisory Management
- Safety
- Safety Committee
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
- Critical thinking
- Forklift certified
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
- Bilingual
- Materials
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- 5S principles
- Order picking
- Verbal and written communication
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse logistics
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Lead (Manager)
Vortex Cold Storage
01.2026 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Vortex Cold Storage
08.2025 - 01.2026
Operations/Warehouse
Nu-tek Bioscience
07.2022 - 04.2025
Agglomeration Dept./Special Projects
Balchem
10.2021 - 07.2022
Extrusion Supervisor
Balchem/ZRB
09.2019 - 10.2021
Agglomeration Trainer
Zumbro River Brand
05.2019 - 09.2019
Agglomeration Supervisor
Zumbro River Brand
12.2014 - 05.2019
Legal Studies - Business Administration And Management
North Hennepin Community College
Supervisory Management Cert. - Business
Riverland Community College