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Carlos Thomas

Northport,AL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpentry Worker

Goggans Construction
Alexander City, AL
03.2019 - Current
  • Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Identified potential defects in carpentry structures and took corrective measures to repair them.
  • Built custom cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on all tools used in carpentry work.
  • Installed various wooden fixtures such as doors, windows, frames and staircases.
  • Worked closely with other tradespeople on multi-trade projects.
  • Ensured compliance with local building codes while carrying out repairs or installations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols at all times.
  • Assembled furniture items using hand tools and power tools such as saws, drills and sanders.
  • Operated forklifts to move large objects around the work site safely.
  • Constructed wooden forms for concrete pouring projects.
  • Estimated the cost of labor, materials and equipment needed for each project accurately.
  • Applied finishes like paint, stains and varnish on carpentry projects.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors and completed tasks within specified deadlines.
  • Provided technical advice regarding design features, materials selection and installation procedures.
  • Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
  • Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
  • Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
  • Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
  • Consistently constructed square and level projects.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.

Forklift Operator

SMP Automotive
Vance, AL
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.

Loader Operator

Tmsinternational
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
  • Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
  • Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
  • Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials from trailers using appropriate tools or equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
  • Assisted customers and contractors by loading materials in vehicles.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery or other hazardous conditions.
  • Participated in regular training sessions related to machine operations and safety procedures.
  • Conducted routine checks on machines for signs of wear and tear or potential malfunctions.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols when operating machinery in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Transported materials between work sites in a safe manner while complying with all applicable traffic laws.
  • Followed markings and hand signals when operating [Type] equipment.
  • Broke concrete and asphalt, using proper tools and equipment to reduce safety hazards.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Unloaded products from incoming transports.

Production Worker

Brose Tuscaloosa
Vance, AL
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.

Education

GED -

Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Franklin, NC
06-2007

Skills

  • Client Communication
  • Door Hanging
  • Deck Construction
  • Drywall Installation

Timeline

Forklift Operator

SMP Automotive
05.2023 - 12.2023

Loader Operator

Tmsinternational
03.2022 - 12.2022

Carpentry Worker

Goggans Construction
03.2019 - Current

Production Worker

Brose Tuscaloosa
01.2013 - 12.2017

GED -

Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Carlos Thomas