Rafael Colon
Rockford,Illinois
Summary
With 15 years of warehouse experience I have been able to develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as bring a positive work ethic and have always been a great asset to companies I have worked for.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Warehouse Technician
PCI Pharma Services
08.2022 - Current
- Load and unload trucks as they arrive utilizing sit-down and standup forklift
- Put away products that have been received into inventory utilizing stand-up forklift and RF scanner
- Pick products for work orders as needed
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, facilitating easy access to equipment and materials.
- Assisted in the training of new employees, sharing expertise on best practices and safety procedures.
Social Services Career Trainee
State of Illinois
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Remote position working from home
- Registering applications for assistance in regard to SNAP and Medical assistance
- Review and process applications for medical assistance
- Review and process applications for SNAP assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Conduct interviews with customers requesting public assistance
- Verify identity, citizenship status, social security numbers and work history utilizing various state and federal databases
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
Clinical Distribution Warehouse Technician Level II
PCI Pharma Services
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Communicated with production lines for the fulfillment of component requests
- Certified via PCI Pharma Service to utilize Raymond stand up reach truck and sit down fork lift
- DEA certified to issue controlled substances to production lines
- Utilize ERP software JD Edwards and RF scanner in the processing of material
- Communicated with project managers, research and resolve component discrepancies as they arise
- Provided leadership and assist in the training of incoming clinical warehouse technicians
- Responsible for the destruction of expired material
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, facilitating easy access to equipment and materials.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and maintain a high level of productivity.
- Adhered to safety guidelines consistently, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
Sales/Delivery Driver
Hernandez Brothers Landscape
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Sales- provided estimates and ideas with regards to patios, retaining walls, and other services as well as resolve customer complaints when they arise as well as resupply on site teams with pavers, wall blocks, gravel, and topsoil as well as needed
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Crew Leader- oversaw the progress and proper completion of assigned projects
Assistant Distribution Manager
Tomy International
10.2005 - 05.2014
- Floor Supervisor-Provided leadership to over 30 temporary and bargaining unit employees in the unloading of retail merchandise, as well as oversee 6 to 8 fork lift drivers to insure product is expedited into inventory in an efficient manner
- Instrumental in achieving 99% accuracy during various end of year inventory audits for 5 consecutive years by resolving all discrepancies whether in inventory or incoming product that may arise and making inventory adjustments and corrections as needed
- Managed a 2 to 3 employee team in conducting monthly and daily inventory cycle counts
- Insured adherence to company policies, engage in conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies when inter employee conflict arise with the goal of having a positive resolution
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1999
United States Navy
Aviation Electrician
04-1994
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Order picking
- Barcode scanning
- Safety compliance
- Cycle counting
- Product location
- Bin consolidation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Damage identification and reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Hiking
- Adventure Travel
- Reading
- Gym Workouts
Timeline
Clinical Warehouse Technician
PCI Pharma Services
08.2022 - Current
Social Services Career Trainee
State of Illinois
01.2022 - 06.2022
Clinical Distribution Warehouse Technician Level II
PCI Pharma Services
10.2016 - 12.2021
Sales/Delivery Driver
Hernandez Brothers Landscape
05.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Distribution Manager
Tomy International
10.2005 - 05.2014
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of Illinois At Chicago
United States Navy
Aviation Electrician
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