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JAVIER BARBOSA

Fresh Express Salads
ELGIN
2
Languages
3
years of professional experience

Forklift Operator experienced in warehouse safety and material handling. Optimized workflow and maintained safety protocols through collaboration and thorough inspections. Focused on transitioning into new field while leveraging organizational and multitasking abilities.

Work History

Forklift Operator

1 Year 1 Month
Fresh Express Salads | 06.2025 - 07.2026
  • Utilized forklifts to facilitate the movement of materials throughout warehouse, ensuring optimal workflow.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks efficiently, maintaining workflow.
  • Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance.
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce delays.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance safety standards.
  • Followed company protocols for handling perishable goods during transportation.
  • Trained new employees on forklift operation and safety procedures effectively.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

5 Months
Weber | 01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently across warehouse.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

1 Year 10 Months
Nation Pizza and Foods | 02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Operated stand-up forklift to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
  • Maintained safety protocols while loading and unloading products from delivery trucks.
  • Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in material handling operations.
  • Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety checks of forklift equipment before each shift.
  • Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution.

Education

High School Diploma

Intitucion Educativa Rodrigo De Bastidas | Sarta Marta, Colombia. | 12-2004
  • Relevant Coursework: Good manufacturing practice & Food handling.

Skills

Forklift operator certification
Loading and unloading
Warehouse operations
Material handling
Preventive maintenance
Warehouse safety
Shipping and receiving
Team player

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working

Interests

Music
Camping
Volunteering with youth sports programs

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Fresh Express Salads
06.2025 - 07.2026Read More

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Weber
01.2025 - 06.2025Read More

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Nation Pizza and Foods
02.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Intitucion Educativa Rodrigo De Bastidas

High School Diploma
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JAVIER BARBOSA