Robert Guerra Leach
Menifee
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive experience at UPS, excelling in safety compliance and efficiency improvement. Proven track record in reducing loading times and minimizing product damage through skilled material handling and teamwork. Certified in forklift operation, I prioritize tasks effectively while training new employees to enhance warehouse productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
UPS
08.2019 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Engineering
Penn Foster
Palmdale, CA06.2017
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load balancing
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Pallet wrapping
- Warehouse organization
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Task prioritization
- Order picking
- Communication skills
- Quality assurance
- Training employees
- Problem solving
- Efficiency improvement
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Order picking and processing
- General laborer
- Problem-solving
- Materials handling
- Palletizing
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
Forklift operator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
UPS
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma - Computer Engineering
Penn Foster
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