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Luis Ortiz

York

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Smithfield Foods, Inc. Proven expertise in performance assessment and coaching techniques, enhancing training effectiveness and inventory accuracy. Skilled in training needs analysis, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Committed to optimizing processes and driving team success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Trainer

Smithfield Foods, Inc
06.2024 - Current

Train hourly new hire production employees on skill development and job requirements.

Corrects and retrains employees exhibiting inadequate skills and behavior that is contrary to job requirements and correct job techniques.

Communicates training needs with area supervisors.

Accurately documents required training attendance

Material Handler

Smithfield Foods, Inc
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment.
  • Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation.
  • Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment.
  • Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage.
  • Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product.
  • Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages.
  • Consistently meet established company production and service level standards.
  • Utilize good housekeeping processes.
  • Utilize effective food safety measures.
  • Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste.
  • Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description.
  • Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure.
  • Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts.

Inventory Supervisor

Smithfield Foods, Inc
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Supervised inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.

Inventory Control Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Ensured proper documentation of all incoming shipments by verifying packing slips against purchase orders before updating the database accordingly.
  • Assisted in cycle count program implementation which led to more efficient and accurate inventory control processes.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement within the inventory control process, implementing changes that resulted in cost savings and improved accuracy rates.
  • Streamlined warehouse processes for increased efficiency by implementing new inventory control systems and procedures.

Warehouse Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.

Material Handler

Smithfield Foods, Inc
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment.
  • Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation.
  • Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment.
  • Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage.
  • Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product.
  • Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages.
  • Consistently meet established company production and service level standards.
  • Utilize good housekeeping processes.
  • Utilize effective food safety measures.
  • Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste.
  • Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description.
  • Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure.
  • Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts.

Machine Operation Technician

Dairy Farmers of America
01.2013 - 02.2017

Depal- Send empty bottles to filler room

Palletizer - make sure product was being stacked correctly by machine.

Filler room - fill empty bottles with raw product

Labeling - watch machine put labels and neck bands on bottles.

Packaging - watch product be packed by machine.

Education

High School Diploma -

William Penn Senior High School
York, PA
06-2001

Skills

  • Performance assessment
  • Coaching techniques
  • Training needs analysis
  • Public speaking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Trainer

Smithfield Foods, Inc
06.2024 - Current

Material Handler

Smithfield Foods, Inc
04.2024 - 06.2024

Inventory Supervisor

Smithfield Foods, Inc
03.2022 - 04.2024

Inventory Control Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc
09.2021 - 03.2022

Warehouse Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc
07.2019 - 09.2021

Material Handler

Smithfield Foods, Inc
06.2018 - 07.2019

Machine Operation Technician

Dairy Farmers of America
01.2013 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

William Penn Senior High School
Luis Ortiz