Elda Karina Guardado
North Hills
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in forklift operation and quality assurance, honed at Chef Merito. Proven track record in optimizing workflow efficiency and enhancing team performance through strategic training and process improvements. Adept at adapting to change, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Successfully increased inventory accuracy by 20% at California Crisp.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Unloader
Chef Merito
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to efficiently unload products from trucks.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Collaborated with warehouse team to optimize unloading processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and proper unloading techniques to enhance team performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of unloading area to promote a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
Food Packer
Cucina De La Cosina
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient and accurate food packing.
- Inspected products for quality assurance, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Trained new staff on packing procedures and equipment usage, improving team performance.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Prepared Recepees
- Cooked Spices
Inventory Specialist
California Crisp
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking systems to optimize stock availability.
- Implemented process improvements that increased accuracy in inventory audits and reconciliations.
- Shipping and Receiving
- Developed strategic replenishment schedules to minimize stockouts and reduce excess inventory.
- Production and Sanitation
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Nuys High School
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Pallet jack operation
- Forklift operation
- Shipment inspection
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Production efficiency
- Sanitation compliance
- Shipping and receiving
- Truck unloading
- Cleanliness standards
- Warehouse safety procedures
- Adaptable to change
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Unloader
Chef Merito
07.2023 - 02.2025
Food Packer
Cucina De La Cosina
05.2022 - 06.2023
Inventory Specialist
California Crisp
08.2016 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Van Nuys High School