Austin Thomas
Buhl,ID
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Handler
Ridley's Family Market
Buhl, Idaho
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Used boards and pallets to stack freight at designated locations.
- Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
- Transported freights using forklifts, pallet jacks and reach trucks.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged cargo.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Machine Operator/Material Handler
West rock
Twin Falls
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Landscaping
Kimberly Nurseries Landscape & Irrigation
Twin Falls
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated power tools such as mowers, trimmers, and edgers safely in order to efficiently complete landscaping tasks.
- Maintained inventory of landscaping supplies such as mulch, soil amendments, fertilizer.
- Incorporated landscaping features such as waterfalls, ponds, fountains into hardscape designs.
- Trained new employees on how to properly operate machinery and perform basic landscaping tasks.
- Assisted in developing plans for new landscaping projects by taking measurements and performing calculations to determine area sizes.
Machine Operator
Standlee Hay Company
Eden
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated electric forklifts to move stock within the warehouse efficiently.
- Participated actively in training sessions conducted by supervisors on how to operate a forklift safely.
- Inspected forklifts for safety hazards daily.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Reported any damaged, missing, or incorrect shipments to supervisors immediately.
Laundry Attendant
Sure Stay by Best Western
Twin Falls
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Loaded and unloaded washers and dryers, observing correct operating instructions.
- Unloaded and folded clean laundry from dryers and stored in appropriate areas.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
- Moved loads between machines, operated ironing equipment and folded laundered items.
- Folded clean laundry and placed into stacks in specified areas for distribution.
- Set dryers at appropriate drying times and settings by taking into account fabric type and load size.
Education
High school diploma -
Magic Valley Alternative High School
11.2022
Skills
- Landscape Maintenance
- Construction
- Hardscape
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Shipment Processing
- Forklift Operation
- Machinery Cleaning
Languages
English, Fluent
Timeline
Freight Handler
Ridley's Family Market
09.2023 - 01.2024
Machine Operator/Material Handler
West rock
10.2022 - 02.2023
Landscaping
Kimberly Nurseries Landscape & Irrigation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Standlee Hay Company
02.2021 - 08.2021
Laundry Attendant
Sure Stay by Best Western
06.2019 - 11.2020
High school diploma -
Magic Valley Alternative High School