Walter Otoniel Melgar Cardoza
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Productive Package Handler experienced in material handling, inspections, and shipping, and receiving. Focused on cost reduction and continual process improvement. Comfortable safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Inline Plastics Corp.
McDonough, Georgia
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse safely.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks using manual and powered equipment.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock checks and audits.
- Assisted in organizing materials for efficient storage and retrieval processes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Prepared materials for production by sorting and staging components accurately.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding supply needs and workflow adjustments.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
General Foreman
Kings Court Health Club
Lyndhurst, New Jersey
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted safety inspections to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Collaborated with management to implement process improvements for efficiency.
- Estimated time, material, and labor costs used in project plans.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Production Machine Operator
DEEP FOODS INC.
Union, New Jersey
01.2013 - 11.2018
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain safety and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and reduce downtime.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment at all times.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and ensured proper material handling procedures were followed.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety practices effectively.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining work area in a safe, organized condition at all times.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Trained new operators on the use of machinery and proper operating procedures according to company guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot any issues that arose during production runs.
- Operated equipment safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted other employees in setting up machines for new production runs when needed.
- Identified defective parts during inspection process and reported them to supervisor immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Salvadoreño Aleman
EL SALVADORSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Material handling procedures
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Supply chain logistics
- Team collaboration
- Equipment inspections
- Barcode scanning
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment safety
- Warehouse operations
- Material storage
- Workplace cleanliness
- Good housekeeping
- Positive attitude
- Operations support
- Equipment operation
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Material Handler
Inline Plastics Corp.
04.2023 - 07.2024
General Foreman
Kings Court Health Club
02.2018 - 01.2021
Production Machine Operator
DEEP FOODS INC.
01.2013 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Colegio Salvadoreño Aleman