Jose F. Villarruel

I began at Reel Lumber Service as a Lumber Yard worker, pulling orders, driving a forklift and at times I would fill in for drivers calling out. Then slowly moved up the ladder to Dispatch and also Yard Manager below are some of the roles I take on while working for Reel Lumber Service :

• Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
• Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 3 fleet vehicles.
• Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
• Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
• Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.
• Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
• Collaborated with sales teams to meet client needs, providing quality products at competitive prices.
• Implemented a preventative maintenance program for equipment, resulting in reduced downtime and repair costs.
• Managed a team of lumber yard employees, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
• Built trust-based relationships with clients through consistent delivery of exceptional service.
• Coordinated transportation logistics for both incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring timely deliveries without delays or additional costs.
• Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
• Operated forklift, payloader and railcar mover with focus on precision and safety.

• 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.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
• Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
• Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
• Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.