Zakaria Zouon
Indianapolis
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Warehouse Associate and Production Worker with 8+ years of experience in logistics, food production, and manufacturing. Skilled in forklift operation, inventory control, quality assurance, and team support. Multilingual (English, French, Spanish) with strong communication and translation skills. Certified in OSHA safety, forklift operation, and Six Sigma. Authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to relocate.
Overview
7
7
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
NFI Industries
10.2025 - Current
- I am responsible for ensuring associates operate equipment safely and follow all required safety procedures. I conduct classroom training as well as hands-on equipment training to ensure associates understand proper operating procedures, safety requirements, and best practices. I also monitor equipment operation and provide guidance and coaching to promote a safe and productive work environment.
Warehouse Associate
ABW Logistics
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment (turrets, order picker, mid rider, reach truck, sit-down forklift).
- Transport, organize, and stage inventory to support efficient warehouse operations.
Replenishment Operator / Forklift Operator
Green Rabbit
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Replenished inventory and operated forklifts to support distribution operations.
- load and unloading trailers
Groundsman
Hentges Tree Service
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with trimming and cutting trees near power lines to maintain safety and compliance.
Warehouse Associate
Capstone Logistics, LLC
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Unloaded trailers, operated forklifts, and staged products for distribution.
Production Worker
Swift Prepared Foods
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Used knives and specialized equipment to trim and process meat products.
- Ensured quality and safety standards were met in a fast-paced production environment.
Production Worker
Swift Prepared Foods
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Use knife to trim meat and wizard knife to remove mold off of meat and skin!
Warehouse Associate
Scholastic Book Fairs
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Pulls orders: Retrieves the products/items needed for customer or store orders from inventory.
- Replenishments: Restocks inventory or shelves when quantities are low.
Utility
Smithfield Foods
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Cross-trained in multiple production roles to fill in as needed.
ISS Lead / Translator
Hearthside Food Solutions
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Translated for non-English/Spanish speakers and supported production line operations.
- Monitored workflow and provided team coverage during breaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christopher Columbus High School
Bronx, NY06.2014
Skills
- CGMP
- French
- Basic math
- Micrometer
- Production workers (1 year)
- Shipping & receiving
- Trainer and translator (1 year)
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Cherry picker
- Distribution center operations
- Reach truck
- Assembly
- English
- Materials Handling
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- Calipers
- Microsoft Word
- Packaging
- Pallet jack
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Driving
- Heavy lifting
- Electrical experience
- Math
- Organizational skills
- Kitchen Experience
- Time management
- Groundskeeping
- Team support
- Tree removal
- Interpretation
- Order picker
- Meat Cutting
- Computer Operation
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Assembly (Less than 1 year)
- Load & Unload
- Fluent
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Experience
- Precision measuring instruments
- Inbound logistics
- Heavy equipment operation
- Outbound logistics
- Lean manufacturing
- Translation
- Distribution center
- Picking & packing
- Forklift
- Order Picking
- Inventory replenishment
- Machining
- OSHA regulations
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Meeting leadership
- [Software program] proficiency
Certification
Driver's License, Forklift Certification, Non-CDL Class C, Pesticide Applicator's License, Six Sigma Certification, OSHA 10, Food Handler Certification, Electric Pallet Jack Certification, Certified Quality Technician, Pallet Jack Certification
Languages
Interpretation
Bilingual
Spanish
Translation
French
English
Multilingual
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: willing to relocate
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S.
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
NFI Industries
10.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
ABW Logistics
08.2024 - 10.2025
Replenishment Operator / Forklift Operator
Green Rabbit
03.2024 - 08.2024
Groundsman
Hentges Tree Service
09.2023 - 03.2024
Production Worker
Swift Prepared Foods
05.2023 - 09.2023
Production Worker
Swift Prepared Foods
05.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Associate
Capstone Logistics, LLC
06.2022 - 09.2023
Warehouse Associate
Scholastic Book Fairs
05.2018 - 06.2022
Utility
Smithfield Foods
08.2017 - 05.2018
ISS Lead / Translator
Hearthside Food Solutions
07.2016 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Christopher Columbus High School