Walter Rodriguez
Lombard,Illinois
Summary
Efficient Warehouse Worker accustomed to fast-paced, physically-demanding work. Lifts up to 60 pounds without assistance and smoothly uses machinery for heavier loads. Skilled at loading and unloading trucks, staging shipments and storing products.
Experienced with leading teams in vehicle cleaning operations, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. Utilizes leadership and organizational skills to manage workflow and maintain quality. Track record of fostering collaborative environment and adapting to dynamic conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
Confident leader experienced in janitorial work. Motivates, trains and manages team to meet expectations every day. Knowledgeable about chemical handling, safety and cleaning procedures.
Experienced with handling cash transactions and providing excellent customer service. Utilizes effective communication to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues promptly. Track record of maintaining accuracy and efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Professional retail worker with commitment to high standards and achieving results. Background in customer service with focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong team collaboration. Skilled in cash handling, conflict resolution, and providing exceptional service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Tommys Express
Lombard, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity and minimizing downtime across shifts.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support employee development.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Warehouse Worker
Home Depot
Elk Grove, Illinois
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Helped fellow warehouse workers to manage incoming and outgoing products.
- Received and printed orders using warehouse operating system.
- Assisted with safe housekeeping procedures, maintaining clean work stations and areas.
- Kept aisles clean, orderly and hazard-free.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized inventory and streamline operations
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, supporting overall operational efficiency
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Forklift Operator
Home Depot
Elk Grove Village, IL
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed accurate loading and unloading of products, minimizing damage and loss
- Assisted in training new operators on proper forklift operation and safety protocols
- Implemented best practices for efficient material handling, enhancing workflow productivity
- Resolved minor mechanical issues on equipment, reducing downtime during shifts
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Truck Driver
Bella Vista Co
Lakeport, California
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Secured cargo safely, appropriately arranging and balancing load within vehicle.
- Maintained detailed logs, customer records and DOT-required documentation.
- Provided professional and friendly service to all internal and external customers.
Meat Department Team Leader
Smart & Final Extra
Palm Springs, California
11.2010 - 04.2017
- Verified accuracy of weighing and measuring equipment to support proper pricing and packaging.
- Investigated reports of spoilage, improperly prepared meats and other customer complaints.
- Participated in negotiations with supply companies and other vendors.
Education
High School - undefined
Palm Springs High School
Palm Springs06.2009
Skills
- Storage Organization
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Preparation
- Customer service
- Meat cutting expertise
- Meat product knowledge
- Supply Ordering
- Truck processing
- Loading and unloading
- Task delegation
- Loss prevention
- Time management
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Shipment unpacking
- Record keeping
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Load security
- Delivery Scheduling
- Route Management
- Document Management
- Safe Driving
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Car wash experience
LANGUAGE
Spanish Native
Timeline
Truck Driver
Bella Vista Co
05.2024 - 08.2024
Shift Leader
Tommys Express
04.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Home Depot
02.2021 - 02.2025
Forklift Operator
Home Depot
02.2021 - 02.2025
Meat Department Team Leader
Smart & Final Extra
11.2010 - 04.2017
High School - undefined
Palm Springs High School