Christian Beachum
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Reliable, dedicated, and well rounded worker with more than 5 years in the construction industry, 6years in warehouse labor and forklift operating, and some sales experience. Excels in fast paced environment and works to complete projects quickly, safely and more efficiently. Willing to and capable of learning new skills to improve my work portfolio.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Material Handler
Ulta Distribution
Dallas, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Operated Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Reach Forklift, and Cherry Picker/Order Pickers to transport materials safely.
- Received and unloaded shipments, verifying product quantities and conditions.
- Organized inventory in the warehouse for efficient access and management.
- Packaged products for shipment, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the work area and equipment.
- Assisted team members with material handling tasks as needed.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
Forklift Operator
Olam Cotton Warehouse
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Sales Associate
Elite Generations
Dallas, TX
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional sales experience
- Utilized various pitches to attract clientele
- Worked as part of a team to maximize sales profits
- Met with team leaders to discuss development plans and retaining a team
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Engaged customers in a friendly and professional dialogue
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Tracked personal sales performance metrics to identify areas for growth.
Furnace Operator
Oil city
Corsicana, TX
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on furnaces, such as cleaning and replacing filters.
- Assisted with minor repairs and modifications to furnace components.
- Documented daily readings from pressure gauges, control panels.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times during operations.
- Monitored furnace temperature and gas flow for optimal performance levels.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Inspected material for defects before loading it into the furnace.
- Trained new employees in proper safety protocols when operating furnaces.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or problems encountered while operating the furnace.
- Operated hoisting equipment to move heavy materials into the furnace area.
- Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and tools used in the operation of furnaces.
- Worked cooperatively with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
- Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
- Loaded raw materials into furnaces using cranes, hoists, or other lifting devices.
Substation Construction
Primoris
Corsicana, Tx
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Built, tested, and maintained control systems at power substations
- Assisted with outside work such as shoveling, ditch digging, and grading
- Used grinders, sanders, and polishing compounds to achieve desired finishes on different surfaces
- Assembled and installed fixtures such as insulators and switches and act
- Set up simple and complex ladder systems and scaffolds to help workers reach work locations
- Loaded and unpacked construction supplies and distributed them to appropriate locations
- Cleaned, coated and sealed surfaces to complete construction jobs
- Unloaded and organized building materials to help skilled workers efficiently complete their tasks
- Helped to protect team members by directing traffic and monitoring the location of different pieces of equipment
- Measured, marked and documented distances at site locations to prepare job sites
- Performed maintenance and protection of traffic functions to ensure the safety of the public and work crews
- Operated tools and equipment, including stone cutters, backhoes, and construction vehicles used at construction sites
- Established appropriate clearance for use of equipment such as swing booms and buckets
- Maintained heavy equipment properly by performing periodic safety and operational checks
- Complied with health and safety programs and regulations, including performing mandatory equipment inspections
- Identified new ways to solve challenges in field, determining impacts and coordinating with site workers to meet daily production targets
- Defined work activity priorities for day and implemented best practices to achieve efficiency and safety
- Located and marked underground services like piping and electrical wiring before beginning any digging
- Completed basic upkeep such as adding fuel, lubricating parts and removing buildup from machine surfaces
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
Substation Construction
Ehv Construction
Snyder, Tx
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits of electrical equipment used in [Type] installations
- Built, tested, and maintained control systems at power substations
- Worked regularly with devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters to complete accurate work
- Guided visitors to staff members and business locations with warm, personable approach
- Filed records to keep system efficient and information organized
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
- Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Followed construction plans and instructions from the foreman
- Worked in outdoor environments with extreme temperature and weather conditions
- Loaded and unloaded equipment and materials
- Used hand tools to dig around buildings and protect utility structures on the site
- Ensured proper operation of tools and equipment at the site following safety requirements
- Operated tools and equipment, including stone cutters, backhoes, and construction vehicles used at construction sites
- Dug trenches, placed sewer lines, water mains, and electric duct banks and backfilled and spread asphalt and concrete on new roadways.
Substation Construction
Energy Erectors
Iraan, Tx
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Built, tested, and maintained control systems at power substations
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits of electrical equipment used in Breaker installations
- Worked with managers to address problems such as Bus layout and glass level
- Taught junior employees how to perform tasks such as grading with skid steers and ground molds
- Satisfied customers by delivering speedy and expert service for all needs
- Taught new employees important procedures such as cleaning and drying off ground molds and to wear proper PPE when doing these procedures
- Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands.
Floor Worker
Morgan Co
Corsicana, tx
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Measured dimensions of flooring and component materials with accuracy
- Applied adhesives to and carefully laid out materials in established layout
- Cut flooring materials to size and shape using hand tools
- Selected ideal materials and layout to meet clients' expectations and needs
- Measured, marked and cut the foundation and covering materials based on the project blueprints and sketches
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions
- Removed dirt, debris and imperfections from the base surfaces to prevent anything showing through under the final covering.
Loader and Unloader
Cardinal IG
Corsicana, Tx
- Operated in diverse environments and weather conditions to meet tight loading timelines
- Helped receiving team unload raw materials and stage for storage or shipment
- Followed orders exactly to accurately load and unload vehicles
- Completed general warehouse activities, including assisting in taking inventory, filling warehouse orders, and inspecting materials
- Transported materials through safe and successful operation of industrial trucks, loaders, and tractors
- Prepared pallets for bulk deliveries and route-based trucks
- Selected packages and products from warehouse to create pallets with balanced loads
- Operated equipment and conveyors to transfer materials from transportation vehicles
- Worked in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Corsicana High School
05.2016
Skills
- Safety monitoring
- Traffic control
- Ditch digging
- Tool management
- Site cleaning
- Supply coordination
- Fixture installation
- Safety understanding
- Equipment maintenance
- Air compressor use
- Read blueprints
- Transport materials
- Sales Development
- Business Development
- Product Sales
- Upselling
- Outgoing Personality
- Exceeds sales goals
- Problem-solving skills
- Service-oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal-Oriented
- Negotiation Tactics
- Communication abilities
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Professional Demeanor
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Osha 30
Timeline
Material Handler
Ulta Distribution
03.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Olam Cotton Warehouse
03.2024 - 06.2024
Sales Associate
Elite Generations
12.2023 - 04.2024
Furnace Operator
Oil city
01.2022 - 08.2023
Substation Construction
Primoris
07.2020 - 10.2020
Substation Construction
Ehv Construction
03.2020 - 06.2020
Substation Construction
Energy Erectors
01.2019 - 02.2019
Floor Worker
Morgan Co
01.2016 - 01.2017
Loader and Unloader
Cardinal IG
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Corsicana High School