Forklift Operator Heavy Equipment
Resume:
ROBERTO ZURITA
*******.*.******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced, hardworking, bilingual, Class C Transportation Professional with 20+ years of experience with a reputation for excellence and a flawless driving record.
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in transportation with a growth-oriented organization that will utilize my skills, broaden experiences, and hardworking ability while offering opportunities for growth and advancement.
EXPERIENCE
ARTICLE – Wood Dale, IL April 2022 – December 2022
Warehouse/Driver Lead
•Demonstrated leadership skills with the capacity to develop policies and procedures to improve safety, driver competencies, and standardize operations
•Morning checks with drivers to ensure they have necessary equipment to complete their route
•Daily audit of tools, truck standards, and devices upon driver return
•Tracked vehicle movement using ELD systems (Samsara)
•Verified drivers were properly logged in to their ELD and On/Off Duty at appropriate times
•Confirmed drivers have completed their DVIR
•Planned routes using routing systems to ensure route efficiency
•Coordinated picks, put aways, and loading in the warehouse
•Delegation of workflow within the warehouse using warehouse associates and available drivers
•Verified proper paperwork has been completed for returned and rescheduled orders
•Provided guidance to drivers when they have issues on their route
HIGHLAND BAKING – Northbrook, IL February 2014 – September 2021
Route Driver
•Operated a box truck to transport fresh goods withing delivery window ensuring product freshness
•Averaged 100+ stops per week with 0 incidents or accidents
•Maintained accurate stock, records, and schedules
•Established long term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
•Managed discrepancy documentation for outgoing shipments
•Attended and participated in safety meetings
•Communicated specific account and delivery instructions to the Account Managers
UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE – Minoka, IL March 2003 – April 2014
Warehouse Team Lead
•Assisted in running an efficient warehouse operation in order to fulfill operational and customer demand and meet set targets
•Coordinated staff schedules
•Coordinated with Shipping Clerk and Receiving Clerk to safely dock trailers, unload shipments, and load and ship products by loading trucks
•Used heavy equipment, including palletizers, forklifts, high pickers, pallet runners and jacks
•Trained new Warehouse Operatives within area of responsibility
•Ensured inventories and stock movements in area of responsibility were accurate
SKILLS
Forklift operator Fluent in English and Spanish Inventory Management
Microsoft Office – Basic Works will under pressure Strong Customer Service skills
Strong leadership skills Problem solving
Driven and highly dependable Detail oriented
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