Alvaro Barragan Carranza
Phoenix
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/General Utility Worker
International Paper
Phoenix
12.2023 - Current
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Inspected finished work for quality and customer requirements.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Loaded raw materials into feed hopper of baler machine using forklift or other lifting equipment.
- Maintained records of all baling activities including type of material baled and number of bales produced.
- Inspected equipment regularly for malfunctions or damages and performed necessary repairs or replacements as needed.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Troubleshot any problems that occurred during the baling process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Kept accurate records of daily operations including amount of material processed, type of material baled, number of bales produced.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches.
Farmer/Concrete Construction Laborer
Alpasa farms
Mexico
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Coordinated clerical, recordkeeping and marketing strategies to enhance business operations and boost profits.
- Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to verify proper sunlight and growth.
- Conducted soil testing and analysis to determine optimal planting conditions.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
- Developed strategies that promote efficient use of resources such as water and energy.
- Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
- Managed crop production operations, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to agronomic recommendations.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Applied pesticides and fertilizers using tractor-mounted sprayers, following environmental guidelines.
- Transported agricultural products and materials to designated locations, adhering to load regulations.
- Operated tractor and trailer to haul equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Maintained cleanliness of tractors and equipment, ensuring machines were ready for next use.
- Maintained grounds using lawnmower, tractors and other types of equipment.
- Coordinated with farm management to schedule tasks according to agricultural cycles.
- Plowed fields to prepare them for planting crops.
- Attached and detached implements and trailers to tractors as required for specific tasks.
- Plowed and bush-hogged open fields, parks, orchards, lawns and roadways.
Education
High School Diploma -
CBTa 49
Mexico06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture
Facultad De Agro Biologia
MexicoSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Punctual and reliable
- Certified forklift operator
- Waste discharge
- Record keeping
- Physical strength
- Pallet construction
- Materials weighing
- Load management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Cement work
- Construction standards
- Demolition work
- Team supervision
- Measurements and calculations
- Foundation construction
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator/General Utility Worker
International Paper
12.2023 - Current
Farmer/Concrete Construction Laborer
Alpasa farms
08.2016 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
CBTa 49
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture
Facultad De Agro Biologia