Adam Canty
Oakville,Iowa
Summary
I have strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with others to get a job done. I’m organized and punctual. I drive for the best quality I can get to pass on to the customer. I’m committed to customer service. I’m not afraid to think outside the box to complete a task. I’m also very safety minded which is the most important part of any task.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
United States Gypsum, USG
Sperry, IA
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout production facility.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safe and optimal forklift performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through systematic tracking of material movement.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented best practices for warehouse organization to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Team lead/ Supervisor in Weld Shop
Cornerstone Building Brands
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
10.2016 - 10.2023
- Scheduling work hours according to work load.
- Timekeeping
- Ordering consumables for 3 departments.
- Organizing work flow through the shop.
- Safety talks and investigations.
- Coordinating with shipping priorities of jobs.
- Tracking tonnage that is welded out daily.
- Organizing rework and prioritizing it to move through work centers in timely manner.
- Doing weekly leadership work observations.
- Working closely with quality to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
- Coming up with ways to save in production cost.
Laborer
Laborers union
Ottumwa, Iowa
08.2010 - 10.2016
- Performed work as a laborer with Iowa Bridge and Culvert erecting overpasses on highway 61 south of Burlington.
- Then was sent to the power plant in Louisa county where I spent the next five years loading trucks with fly ash and coordinating with customers pick up times.
- During this time I performed many other duties, until the company I was working for lost the contract, then I was sent to help build the fertilizer plant.
- When it was done I was sent to help build the Keystone Pipeline across Iowa.
- Left this job when they were almost done to start where I am employed now because of all the traveling.
Education
Automotive Technology
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IowaHigh School Diploma - High School Studies
Temple Christian Academy
Moline, Illinois05.1995
Skills
- Inventory Experienced
- Public Speaking Experienced
- Timekeeping Experienced
- Problem Solving Experienced
- Organizing Experienced
Timeline
Forklift Operator
United States Gypsum, USG
10.2023 - 12.2025
Team lead/ Supervisor in Weld Shop
Cornerstone Building Brands
10.2016 - 10.2023
Laborer
Laborers union
08.2010 - 10.2016
Automotive Technology
Southeastern Community College
High School Diploma - High School Studies
Temple Christian Academy