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Juan Carlos Ayala

ad2jjx@r.postjobfree.com / C: 773-***-**** / Chicago, IL 60641

Summary

Organized Material Handler skilled in safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management and shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with 15 years of industry experience. Physically fit Laborer effective at completing difficult projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in a team setting.

Experience

Independent Publishers Group - Material Handler

Chicago, IL

Skills

Education and Training

05/1994

Lakeview High School

Chicago, IL

High School Diploma

● Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan. Communicated with 15-20 customers daily to convey information regarding shipping times, insurance and delivery costs.

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● Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.

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Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.

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Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

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Protected company inventory with well-organized and secure storage areas.

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● Monitored production deadlines and inventory allocation. Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.

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● Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move, pick or put away products.

● Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers. Cleared aisles, swept floors and reorganized inventory to keep warehouse neat and remove obstacles.

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Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.

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Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

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● Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas. MSE Express America Inc. - Warehouse Lead 09/2011 - 08/2019 Elk Grove Village, IL

● Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives. Selected items from bins, scanned tags with tracker and loaded onto cart.

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● Ordered and replaced warehouse supplies stock and hand tools. Protected company inventory with well-organized and secure storage areas.

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● Palletized boxes and freight up to customer standards. Reviewed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.

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Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.

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Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.

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Used daily production sheets or work tickets to accurately record quantity of units handled and moved.

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● Staged and sorted products for loading.

Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.

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Electronically scanned products to provide accurate tracking using rf scanner warehouse management system.

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Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders, and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.

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Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.

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Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.

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Weighed and counted items for distribution within plant to store and stage materials for projects.

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Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.

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Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing and labeling.

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Responded to job-related inquiries from supervisor quickly and professionally and provided updates on anticipated task completion times.

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● Completed daily document logs to track shipments and inventory.

● Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.

● Maintained inventory records with timely updates.

● Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers. Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.

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Executed and provided process and project visibility to warehouse supervisor.

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● Marked containers with required information or attached identification 03/2007 - 09/2011

02/2020 - 07/2020

Summit Marketing - Order Picker

Itasca, IL

CEVA Logistics - Forklift Operator

Elk Grove Village, IL

tags to containers.

Moved inventory items using forklift equipment safely to prevent accidents and mishaps.

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● Sorted and staged parts in racks or other designated areas. Filled requisitions, work orders and material requests and distributed items to production workers or assembly line.

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Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on pallets or shelves.

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Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in large warehouse environment to facilitate customer order fulfillment.

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Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.

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Cleaned and maintained warehouse to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety and health standards.

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● Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders. Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.

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Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.

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Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.

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Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.

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Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.

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● Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment. Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.

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Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.

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Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.

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Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.

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● Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor. Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.

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● Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags. Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.

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Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.

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Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.

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Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

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● Monitored production deadlines and inventory allocation. Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.

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Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.

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Monitored and mentored warehouse staff to promote top-level productivity and shipment accuracy.

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● Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy. Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost.

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● Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.

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● Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency. Completed all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork in timely manner.

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Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.

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Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.

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Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.

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Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.

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● Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.

● Recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork. Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.

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Interpreted receiving sheets, computer printouts and both written and verbal instructions.

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Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

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● Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.

● Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently. Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at end of each shift.

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● Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules. Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

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● Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.

● Documented movements using computer tracking systems. Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.

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● Recorded count and condition of all cargo received. Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.

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● Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift. Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.

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● Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.

● Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris. Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

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Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

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Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

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● Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries. Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.

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● Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.

Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.

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● Entered product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit. Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.

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● Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle. Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

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● Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun. Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.

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● Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy.

● Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan. Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.

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Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.

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● Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives. Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.

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Labeled pallets with proper information for storage in correct locations within warehouse.

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Reviewed orders for specialty codes to determine item locations in warehouse.

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● Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.

Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.

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