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Work History
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Certification
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Miguel Angel Ortega

Sacramento

Summary

Dedicated truck driver with a Class A license and a proven track record at MorningStar Farms, ensuring zero accidents through adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in GPS navigation and problem-solving, I excel in timely deliveries and effective communication, contributing to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

MorningStar Farms
Williams, CA
07.2025 - 10.2025
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods across designated routes efficiently.
  • Adhered to safety regulations and compliance standards during all driving operations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Rite Aid
Woodland, CA
06.1996 - 04.2024
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse.
  • Assisted in inventory management by organizing and tracking stock levels.
  • Conducted routine safety inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Trained new staff on safe operation of forklifts and warehouse procedures.
  • Optimized loading processes, reducing time spent on material handling tasks.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.

Warehouse Packer

Rite Aid
Woodland, CA
06.1996 - 04.2024
  • Packaged products accurately for distribution, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Operated hand-held scanners to track inventory and manage stock levels effectively.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of packing area, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping deadlines consistently.
  • Monitored product quality during packing process, reducing errors in shipments significantly.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined packing operations, increasing overall productivity.
  • Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
  • Demonstrated flexibility during peak seasons by working extended hours or weekends when necessary.
  • Minimized product loss by reporting any damaged or missing items immediately upon discovery.
  • Improved workplace morale through consistent punctuality, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dixon High School
Dixon, CA
06-1994

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse organization
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Materials handling
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Safety protocols
  • Shipment receiving
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Basic math
  • Load balancing
  • High rack storage
  • Inventory transport
  • Safe forklift operation
  • Pallet consolidation
  • Pallet building
  • Receiving procedures
  • Loading dock staging
  • Goods packaging
  • OSHA training
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Warehouse operations
  • Safety awareness
  • Safe driver
  • Material packaging
  • Storage and organization
  • Product inspection
  • Materials transport
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe driving practices
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Transportation safety
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Vehicle inspections
  • GPS and route planning
  • Load security
  • Decision-making
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Cargo handling
  • Route logs
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist
  • Heavy haul expert
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Loading and unloading
  • Weather awareness
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Air brake certification
  • Truck driving
  • Load inspection
  • Tractor-trailer operation
  • Map reading
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Class A license

Accomplishments

  • Safely operated 20-ton articulated dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.
  • Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.

Certification

  • Commercial Truck Driver, MorningStar Farms - August through October 2025

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Truck Driver

MorningStar Farms
07.2025 - 10.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Rite Aid
06.1996 - 04.2024

Warehouse Packer

Rite Aid
06.1996 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Dixon High School
Miguel Angel Ortega