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LORENZO MELENDEZ

Oberlin, Pennsylvania

Summary

Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at UNFI, excelling in forklift operations and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and minimize product damage through careful handling. Strong mentor, fostering staff development and productivity. Certified in heavy equipment operations, demonstrating commitment to safety and excellence in warehouse operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

UNFI, United Natural Foods
01.2017 - 02.2021
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks on stand-up forklifts to ensure optimal functionality, prolonging equipment lifespan.
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
  • Supported warehouse team members in completing tasks outside of forklift operations, as needed, to maintain overall workflow.
  • Minimized product damage by carefully handling items during transportation within the warehouse facility.

Trainer

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
06.2007 - 11.2016
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Trained in ALL new employees on how to use power equipment, procedures how to pick and pack
  • Trained ALL new employees on how to use the RF units, how to use oracle and which system to use

Picker

Coca-Cola
02.2000 - 04.2007
  • Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
  • Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lawton High
Lawton, Oklahoma
05-1992

Skills

  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • Pallet stacking
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Order picking and processing
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Warehouse operations
  • Forklift operation

Timeline

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

UNFI, United Natural Foods
01.2017 - 02.2021

Trainer

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
06.2007 - 11.2016

Picker

Coca-Cola
02.2000 - 04.2007

High School Diploma -

Lawton High

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