Jose Cano
Grand Junction
Summary
Dynamic Material Handler with extensive experience at Reynolds Polymer, skilled in forklift operation and warehouse organization. Proven track record of enhancing productivity and safety standards while fostering teamwork. Successfully implemented a barcode inventory system, reducing discrepancies and improving efficiency. Committed to maintaining a clean, organized work environment and adhering to OSHA compliance. With 27 years of experience running the inside Crane, forklifts pallet jack, and packaging acrylic material, I have worked on nearly 2,543 projects that contribute to places all over the world. While simultaneously loading and unloading trucks with materials to make sure they get to their destination safely.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Reynolds Polymer
1998 - Current
- Managed material movement with forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory counts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in warehouse environment.
- Assisted in quality control processes for incoming and outgoing products.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
- Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Enhanced teamwork and morale with regular, hands-on training sessions for new hires.
- Coordinated disposal of obsolete materials, ensuring environmentally friendly practices.
- Led team in high-demand periods, ensuring all orders were processed on time without compromising quality.
- Assisted in development of just-in-time inventory system, reducing overstock and associated costs.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of products, reducing delivery delays.
- Reduced material waste by implementing sustainable handling and packaging techniques.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Enhanced security measures, conducting regular checks to prevent loss or damage to inventory.
- Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Education
High School Diploma - Non-Profit Management
Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction, CO05.1994
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Heavy lifting
- Workplace cleanliness
- Package handling
- Warehouse operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Material packaging
- Forklift operations
- Warehouse organization
- Material identification
- Clean background check
- Materials management
- Equipment operation
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Pulling and staging
- OSHA compliance
- PPE policy adherence
- Warehouse management
- Production support
- Equipment monitoring
- Material stacking
- Material storage
- Load palletizing
- QC
- Certified forklift operator
- Willing to learn
- Lifting and sorting
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Wrapping and boxing
- Labeling and boxing
- Materials handling safety training
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Material Handler
Reynolds Polymer
1998 - Current
High School Diploma - Non-Profit Management
Grand Junction High School