JOSE SALGADO
DSV Warehouse
COMPTON
2
Languages
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Experienced forklift operator with 11 years optimizing warehouse operations. Skilled in inventory tracking, load securing, and safety compliance.
Work History
Forklift Operator
2 Months- Loaded and unloaded trailers with attention to product condition, placement, and freight accuracy using a forklift.
- Scanned inventory using warehouse systems to maintain accurate material tracking and shipment records.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Supported continuous operation by performing minor maintenance on forklifts, preventing downtime.
Material Handler
1 Year 4 Months- Picked, packed, and staged orders for timely shipment and production support.
- Verified part numbers and quantities to reduce handling errors and mismatched inventory.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
Forklift Operator
1 Year- Operated forklifts for 45+ loads daily
- Loading
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Organized pallets and staged finished goods for efficient outbound processing and dispatch.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Ingredient Handler
4 Years 9 Months- Monitored ingredient quality and verified lot codes for accuracy before production use.
- Staged, labeled, and organized ingredients to support efficient production line workflows.
- Followed GMP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures to maintain safe food-handling conditions.
- Transferred ingredients using pallet jacks, carts, forklifts, and approved containers in production areas.
- Documented inventory movements and communicated shortages to support continuous material flow.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and company standards.
- Trained new employees on proper ingredient handling procedures, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
- Adjusted equipment during runs to maintain optimal settings and achieve high-quality products.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Skills
Forklift operation
Warehouse inventory tracking
Material handling
Safety compliance
Team collaboration
Palletizing
Shipping and receiving
Loading and unloading
Forklift operator certification
Safety awareness
Problem-solving
Freight counts
RF scanner
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Safety Training - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
DSV Warehouse
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Material Handler
NC Dynamics Inc
02.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Forklift Operator
Wheel Pros
06.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Ingredient Handler
King's Hawaiian
02.2016 - 11.2020Read More
Locke High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
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