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Jose Cervantes

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Summary

Dedicated warehouse professional with over 16 years of experience in high-volume operations, logistics, and distribution, including 5 years at Kohl's and 1 year as an Assistant Supervisor. Bilingual in English and Spanish, offering strong communication skills to enhance team collaboration and efficiency. Proven expertise in warehouse safety standards, material handling, and equipment operation, including reach trucks, slip trucks, order pickers, and electric pallet jacks. Recognized for exceptional organizational abilities and a disciplined approach to completing tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Dock Worker

XPO
La Salle, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload shipments.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing freight for accuracy and damage, ensuring quality standards met.
  • Maintained organized work areas, enhancing workflow efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes, reducing turnaround time.
  • Implemented best practices for cargo handling, minimizing product loss during transit.
  • Upheld high-quality standards for all handled goods while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Increased efficiency in loading and unloading cargo by utilizing proper equipment and techniques.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.

Material Handler

Owens Illinois
Streator, IL
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Inspected incoming materials for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
  • Made sure lines kept running and packaging lines kept moving.
  • Monitored equipment performance, identifying maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.

Assembler

US Truck Body
Streator, IL
04.2017 - 02.2021
  • Assembled truck bodies using hand tools and power equipment to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly processes and improve workflow.
  • Inspected components for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards before assembly.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and assembly techniques to enhance team performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced assembly time while maintaining product integrity.
  • Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
  • Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.

Material Handler

Walmart Distribution
Spring Valley, IL
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials throughout the distribution center.
  • Managed inventory levels using Walmart's inventory management systems to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall productivity within the warehouse environment.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and best practices for material handling operations.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

Assistant supervisor/ Material handler

Kohl’s Distribution
Ottawa, IL
05.2009 - 08.2014

I was with kohl’s for 5 years I was an assistant supervisor and material handler when needed. I am in charge of running the department when the supervisor is gone also making trailers move in and out of our department. I decided what trucks go in to what door so people can unload those trucks. I also made sure certain freight gets shipped out at a certain date. I was also in charge of handling freight that comes in to our dc with no information and freight that is misdirected to us, so I can make sure it gets to the right location. I was in charge of any problems that come out with the freight and also in charge of managing people on were they needed to go and handled some of the issue's that people had. I worked with multiple computer programs citrix, cics programing, transplace and I also work with google drive. I am a license operator on all power equipment from forklift to all dc equipment.

Material Handler

Petsmart
Ottawa, IL
07.2007 - 08.2008
  • I worked there for a little over a year my job title was material handler. I was in charge of picking orders for the stores and took them to the shipping dock so they made sure to get them in the trucks for delivery. I was a licensed power equipment driver, drove forklift and other heavy machinery safely Achieved a [100]% on-time shipment rate.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pennfoster
Scranton, PA
07-2020

Skills

  • OSHA standards
  • Forklift operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality inspection
  • Deadline-driven
  • Material handling
  • Team leader
  • Hard working and self-motivated
  • Scheduling
  • Organized
  • Advanced skills in ERP and WMS distribution systems
  • Current Forklift Certification
  • Safe driver
  • Fast learner
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Palletizer knowledge

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dock Worker

XPO
08.2024 - Current

Material Handler

Owens Illinois
02.2021 - 04.2022

Assembler

US Truck Body
04.2017 - 02.2021

Material Handler

Walmart Distribution
06.2016 - 04.2017

Assistant supervisor/ Material handler

Kohl’s Distribution
05.2009 - 08.2014

Material Handler

Petsmart
07.2007 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Pennfoster
Jose Cervantes