Baldemar Zendejas
Ventura
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Driver with proven expertise at Limoneira, skilled in loading and unloading while ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for enhancing inventory accuracy and training new staff, fostering a collaborative environment. Certified forklift operator with strong communication skills, committed to maintaining workplace cleanliness and optimizing warehouse operations.
Professional equipment operator with solid experience in warehouse and industrial settings. Expertise in safely handling and transporting materials while ensuring efficient workflow. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexible adaptation to changing needs. Reliable, with skills in operating forklifts, inventory management, and maintaining safety standards.
Experienced with operating forklifts and managing inventory. Utilizes comprehensive safety protocols to ensure smooth and secure material handling. Strong understanding of warehouse operations, contributing to efficient workflow and productivity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Driver
Limoneira
Santa Paula, CA
2015 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels during transportation activities, ensuring accurate stock management and reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts through regular cycle counting and stock audits.
- Trained new staff on best practices for order pulling and safety protocols.
- Checked each order for completeness and accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded freight containers and deliveries.
- Contributed to warehouse space optimization by organizing storage areas for easy access and minimal errors during order pulling.
- Prepared packages for shipment efficiently, minimizing potential damages during transit.
- Assisted in training new employees on order pulling procedures, contributing to a more efficient workforce.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Transported products with electric pallet jack to prepare for shipping.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse by promptly removing empty pallets, ensuring proper disposal or reuse according to company policies.
Forklift Driver
Santicoy Lemons
Ventura, CA
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse, ensuring safe handling and compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of forklifts to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely loading and unloading of products for efficient supply chain operations.
- Trained new employees on forklift operation protocols, enhancing overall team productivity and safety awareness.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Mission Produce
Oxnatd
01.2006 - 08.2010
- Implemented strategies for effective inventory management, enhancing stock accuracy and decreasing discrepancies.
- Managed loading and unloading of products through proficient operation of forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Analyzed and improved receiving procedures, resulting in faster turnaround times for incoming goods.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, focusing on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance overall team efficiency.
- Streamlined inventory management processes through the implementation of tracking systems, resulting in more accurate stock assessments.
- Conducted thorough comparisons of incoming shipment contents with records, facilitating efficient distribution to appropriate departments.
- Managed the packaging process of goods in compliance with established protocols to facilitate secure transportation.
- Executed loading and unloading operations using pallet jacks and dollies, maintaining workflow efficiency in logistics.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped, ensuring proof of transactions.
- Assessed product condition and organized repairs for defective items, maintaining shipment schedules.
- Conducted thorough checks of weights and dimensions of shipments through precise mathematical calculations.
- Implemented a systematic approach to reorganize storage areas, improving space utilization in accordance with product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Executed equipment operation, specifically forklifts and balers, ensuring timely movement of outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Engaged with vendors and suppliers to confirm adherence to delivery schedules for goods.
- Coordinated preparation of items for shipment by packing, securing, labeling, and applying postage.
- Managed logistics of goods by utilizing forklift and pallet truck for loading, unloading, and storage tasks.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, guaranteeing alignment with quality assurance standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient loading and unloading of products.
- Managed inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxnard High School
Oxnard, CASkills
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Materials handling
- Safety awareness
- Workplace cleanliness
- Inventory staging
- Forklift inspection
- Dock operations
- Load planning
- Product inspection
- Proper lifting techniques
- Pallet stacking
- Certified forklift operator
- Forklift operation
- Palletizing
- Forklift operator certification
- Safe driver
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Driver
Santicoy Lemons
08.2010 - 09.2015
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Mission Produce
01.2006 - 08.2010
Forklift Driver
Limoneira
2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oxnard High School