Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Colton Gaston

Colton Gaston

College Station,TX

Summary

Hardworking General Laborer with 3 years of experience and training in Warehouse management and upkeep. Skilled at project management and solutions-oriented problem solving with superior multitasking and prioritization skills. Collaborative with team members and stick to strict deadlines.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer Operator

Sunrise Pool Service
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Delivery Driver

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.

Line Pump Operator

AJay Pumping
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Drove concrete truck to and from each project site responsibly to meet job demands.
  • Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
  • Coordinated efforts with supervisors and contractors to complete timely payments at end of projects.
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.

Pool Service Technician

Ecopools
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
  • Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.
  • Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
  • Conducted pool safety inspections and reported unresolved issues immediately.
  • Demonstrated courtesy, respect and professionalism to promote company values and customer care.

Uncertified Forklift Operator

Speer Ag
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.

Assisstant Research and Field Worker

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Weeded, thinned, and pruned crops to encourage good growth.
  • Weeded herb and vegetable gardens to provide healthy environment for plant growth.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies, checked inventory and requested new supplies.
  • Loaded agricultural products into trucks, driving trucks to storage facilities or markets.
  • Assisted graduate students with botany projects and lab research
  • Assisted with heavy machinery (Kubota tractors and front end loaders)
  • Assisted with wildlife projects and handling (experimental research)
  • Assisted with mechanic shop activities (fix vehicles, replace tires, keep vehicles detailed and fueled)
  • Assisted with electrical and plumbing issues for greenhouses and irrigation in crop fields.
  • Identified plants, pests and weeds to decide on correct pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
  • Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.

Laborer

Sunrise Pool Service
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Education

Assossiates - General Studies And Arts

Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, TX
06.2022
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Tennis/ Baseball
  • SWTJC Billiards club Member

Skills

  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Material Packaging
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Safety Awareness

  • Safety Standards
  • Inventory Control
  • Team support
  • Equipment operation
  • Instruction adherence
  • Welding

Accomplishments

  • Achieved (Firearm Instructor Certification) through two day class covering firearm safety/regulations and completing in person firearm skills course.

Certification

Certification of Riflery Instruction (Rifle handling/preformance/operations coach)

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Storage and Organization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Safe Driver

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Laborer Operator - Sunrise Pool Service
06.2024 - 08.2024
Laborer - Sunrise Pool Service
05.2024 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver - NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2024 - 03.2024
Line Pump Operator - AJay Pumping
10.2023 - 12.2023
Pool Service Technician - Ecopools
06.2023 - 08.2023
Uncertified Forklift Operator - Speer Ag
03.2023 - 05.2023
Assisstant Research and Field Worker - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
Southwest Texas Junior College - Assossiates , General Studies And Arts
Colton Gaston