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Rafael Torres

Melrose Park

Summary

With a proven track record at ODFL, I excel in leadership and operational standards, enhancing team productivity and efficiency. My expertise in load planning and personnel supervision has a significant impact on the team overall.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cross Dock Supervisor

ODFL
05.2019 - Current
  • Upheld a culture of accountability within the team by setting clear expectations for performance standards and holding employees responsible for meeting them.
  • Boosted employee morale and productivity through regular feedback, and training opportunities.
  • Clerical work
  • Outbound desk planner
  • Optimized load assignments to maximize efficiency and minimize empty miles driven.
  • Assigned job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
  • Coordinated with supervisors and dock men to maximize cubage and tonnage on linehaul trailers
  • Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.

Dock Worker

ODFL
04.2015 - 05.2019
  • Upheld high-quality standards for all handled goods while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Increased efficiency in loading and unloading cargo by utilizing proper equipment and techniques.
  • Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Automation Systems Inc
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
  • Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

ITW Shakeproof Group
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed warehouse space allocation strategically to accommodate changing inventory needs throughout the year.
  • Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for all transactions.

Education

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Triton College
River Grove, IL

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL
05-2011

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Team building
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Task delegation
  • Personnel supervision
  • Operational standards
  • Load planning
  • Leadership

Timeline

Cross Dock Supervisor

ODFL
05.2019 - Current

Dock Worker

ODFL
04.2015 - 05.2019

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Automation Systems Inc
03.2014 - 03.2015

Shipping and Receiving Lead

ITW Shakeproof Group
06.2011 - 12.2013

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Triton College

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School

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