Mario Padilla
Apple Valley
Summary
Dedicated Material Handler with proven skills in equipment safety, warehouse organization, and teamwork. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and optimizing workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Detail-oriented Material Handler with extensive experience in loading, unloading, and inventory management. Proven ability to streamline processes and uphold safety standards, contributing to a secure and efficient warehouse environment.
Results-driven Material Handler known for strong attention to detail and teamwork. Expertise in equipment operation and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Hardworking Type team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in basic equipment maintenance.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
HD Supply
City of Industry, CA
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to assist in transporting materials throughout warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while supporting accurate inventory tracking and appropriate storage methods.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety protocols in work area, promoting a secure working environment.
- Worked alongside team members to streamline workflow processes and improve turnaround times.
Material Handler
Valley Vista Services
City of Industry, CA
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently across warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and proper storage practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work area, contributing to a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes and reduce turnaround times.
- Assisted in conducting regular inventory checks, identifying discrepancies for resolution.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Material Handler
AO Smith Quality Water Heaters
Fontana, CA
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Monitored stock levels, notifying supervisors of low inventory or supply shortages promptly.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- 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.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- 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.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
- Led team in high-demand periods, ensuring all orders were processed on time without compromising quality.
- Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
- Enhanced security measures, conducting regular checks to prevent loss or damage to inventory.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Increased customer satisfaction by accurately and promptly processing orders.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
- Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently across warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and proper storage practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work area, contributing to a safe working environment.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nogales High School
La Puente, CA06-1983
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Package handling
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Material packaging
- Forklift operations
- Warehouse organization
- Pulling and staging
- OSHA compliance
- Material stacking
- Load palletizing
- Bill of lading
- Barcode scanning
- Shipping operations
- Willing to learn
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Material Handler
HD Supply
03.2026 - 08.2026
Material Handler
Valley Vista Services
12.2025 - 01.2026
Material Handler
AO Smith Quality Water Heaters
08.2021 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Nogales High School