Ivan Mercado
Inglewood
Summary
Dedicated and hard-working operations professional with over 5 years of experience in facility support, industrial operations, equipment handling, and safety compliance. Skilled in campus operations, routine maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and maintaining clean, safe, and guest-ready environments. Known for reliability, strong attention to detail, and a consistent ability to meet performance goals in fast-paced, large-scale venues. Brings a team-first mindset, excellent communication, and a commitment to supporting smooth day-to-day campus operations, event readiness, and overall organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping/ Bale Operator
International Paper
Norwalk
01.2025 - Current
- Operate forklifts with bale clamp attachments to safely move, load, and stage paper bales for production and outbound shipments.
- Prepare and organize shipments by verifying load counts, grades, and documentation to ensure accuracy and on-time dispatch.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and follow safety protocols to maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment.
- Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to maintain efficient material flow and minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Operated machinery to meet production goals and maintain quality standards.
Pulper Operator
PABCO Paper
Vernon
01.2025 - 2026
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, performing routine maintenance to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Conduct quality checks on incoming and finished products using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers to verify specifications.
- Operate forklifts, including bale clamp attachments, to safely move and stage materials.
- Monitored and adjusted equipment settings to maintain optimal production levels.
- Operated pulping machinery to ensure efficient processing of raw materials.
Production Operator
Greif Inc. Paper Mill
Commerce
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Follow trim sheets and SOPs to cut bands, prepare scab boards, weigh and wrap ribbons, input data into CMS, and print storage tickets.
- Complete forklift and crane inspections; maintain strong knowledge of warehouse layout for efficient product placement.
- Complete and verify bills of lading, load counts, grades, and shipment documentation.
- Operated forklifts with bale clamp attachments for material handling.
- Monitored quality control processes to meet industry standards.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production of paper products.
Busser/Food Runner
Hotel Maya
Long Beach
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Efficiently clear and reset tables to maintain a clean and organized dining room, supporting fast-paced service.
- Contributed to a high-traffic restaurant environment through consistent cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing dining areas.
- Assisted servers in delivering food and beverages to guests efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for patrons.
Driver/Dispatch
Blackbird Logistics
Culver City
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Route planning and optimization, GPS proficiency, cash handling, payment processing, inventory management, and record keeping.
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance checks to ensure safe operation.
- Maintained compliance with state and local cannabis transportation regulations.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure optimal safety and performance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI2011
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Confined space entry
- Safety training delivery
- Safety documentation
- CPR and first aid
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Shipping/ Bale Operator
International Paper
01.2025 - Current
Pulper Operator
PABCO Paper
01.2025 - 2026
Production Operator
Greif Inc. Paper Mill
01.2020 - 01.2025
Busser/Food Runner
Hotel Maya
01.2019 - 01.2020
Driver/Dispatch
Blackbird Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Hawaii At Hilo