Zeferino Salazar jr
Visalia
Summary
Proven professional in procurement and quality control, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through meticulous inventory management and procurement strategies. At VF Outdoor, I leveraged skills in documentation, teamwork, and attention to detail to significantly improve supply chain processes. Expert in warehouse management and inventory monitoring, my approach ensures accuracy and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Area of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
2013
2013
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Clerk/ Machine & Equipment Operator
VF Outdoor
- Organized purchasing files both physically and electronically for easy access during audits or reviews by management staff members.
- Tracked delivery status of outstanding purchase orders, providing updates to relevant departments as needed.
- Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts, ensuring timely replenishment of critical items.
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Collaborated with department heads to determine appropriate budgets for necessary purchases.
- Ensured accuracy of purchase orders, minimizing errors and delays in deliveries.
- Reduced costs with thorough research and comparison of product prices from multiple suppliers.
Quality Control Inspector/ Machine Operator
Serpa Packaging Solutions
06.2004 - 08.2012
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Forklift Operator/ Lead of Shipping Department
A&M Growers
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- 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.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sequoia High School
Visalia, CA06.2000
Skills
- Invoice verification
- Documentation and reporting
- Procurement strategy
- Warehouse management
- Inventory monitoring
- Order tracking
- Quality checks
- Supply ordering
- Order status updates
- Purchase order processing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector/ Machine Operator
Serpa Packaging Solutions
06.2004 - 08.2012
Forklift Operator/ Lead of Shipping Department
A&M Growers
01.2001 - 04.2004
Purchasing Clerk/ Machine & Equipment Operator
VF Outdoor
High School Diploma -
Sequoia High School
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