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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

I am a super positive always happy and professional on time person who catches on fast. Often referred to as a people person and company man by my supervisors. I'm very active and strong with a cool head and the ability to approach even the most annoying situations with a positive can do mind set.

Skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Proficiency with mechanical and electric tools
  • Mechanical repair knowledge
  • High-energy attitude
  • Self motivated
  • Team player
  • Critical thinker
Experience
05/2017 to 04/2020
Forklift OperatorDomtar Corporation － Jesup, GA
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Rotated date-sensitive raw materials to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Inspected lifts before usage to Insure all safety lights , sirens & mechanics worked properly
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
05/2017 to 04/2020
Production WorkerDomtar Corporation － Jesup, GA
  • Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Reviewed incoming materials and compared to documentation to check accuracy and quality of daily orders.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Built and packaged products to complete daily work orders.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Assembled products from raw materials and completed inspections.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment to prevent accidents.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
  • Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
01/2016 to 10/2017
Air Conditioning InstallerThe A/C Guys － Brunswick, GA
  • Completed ground, attic and roof installations.
  • Removed debris and swept up dust from installations to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Measured, cut, hung and insulated air ducting.
  • Maintained and repaired residential and commercial systems.
  • Organized and prepared supplies for each job.
  • Balanced systems and calibrated controls to optimize performance.
  • Installed electrical wiring and control systems
  • Conferred with users to isolate and identify malfunctions, conducting speedy repairs to restore full functionality.
  • Inspected electrical circuits and components, employing test equipment to verify continuity and trace faults.
  • Observed strict safety measures when working with equipment and chemicals to minimize accidents.
  • Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
  • Installed air conditioning equipment, including compressors, pumps, meters and piping.
  • Used troubleshooting tools and techniques to assess heating systems and repair malfunctioning parts.
  • Determined causes of malfunctioning equipment parts by conducting in-depth assessments.
07/2015 to 01/2016
Concrete WorkerSunset Construction － Waynesville , GA
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Operated equipment and vehicles, including excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and kept accurate daily counts of all materials used.
  • Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations.
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete, asphalt and other materials with high accuracy to meet project requirements.
  • Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
Education and Training
06/2015
High School DiplomaBrantley County High School － Nahunta, GA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Domtar Corporation
  • The A/C Guys
  • Sunset Construction

School Attended

  • Brantley County High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Production Worker
  • Air Conditioning Installer
  • Concrete Worker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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