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Curtis Givan

Birmingham,AL

Summary

I have 5 years in the auto industry with multiple promotions which means I’m a fast learner that comes to work on time as well as reliable. I’m also a people person which the job at hand would require.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Gestamp
McCalla, AL
10.2022 - Current
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

Weld Technician

Gestamp
McCalla, AL
04.2021 - Current
  • Prepared demonstrations of company welding solutions for knowledgeable and novice audiences.
  • Worked with aluminum, steel and other metals to built parts for production needs.
  • Calibrated welding machines according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Followed OSHA, company and industry standards for optimal safety.
  • Inspected welds for conformance to applicable codes and specifications.
  • Completed accurate measurements and cuts in raw materials used to fabricate new parts.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with hazardous materials or high-temperature metals.
  • Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
  • Provided technical support related to all aspects of the welding process including troubleshooting problems encountered during fabrication and assembly operations.
  • Used power tools to remove imperfections in metals before welding and after joining.
  • Reported non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
  • Set up, operated, and maintained manual and robotic welding equipment according to standard operating procedures.
  • Adhered to inventory management practices and documented transfers when retrieving components and materials for each task.
  • Prevented errors through proactive diagnostics and correction of mechanical issues with welding equipment.
  • Performed welding operations in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
  • Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining [Number]% safety record.
  • Completed production reports and work orders and submitted to management for review to maintain open and transparent operations.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding personal protective equipment while performing tasks in hazardous environments.
  • Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted equipment to maintain efficient operations using air hoses and cleaning fluids.
  • Operated and maintained welding, soldering and brazing equipment to minimize downtime by optimizing equipment performance.

Material Coordinator

Gestamp
McCalla, AL
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of trucks when needed.
  • Verified quantity and quality of received items against supplier invoices.
  • Coached, motivated, and supervised [Number]-person team of warehouse professionals.
  • Organized the warehouse layout to maximize space utilization.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
  • Provided timely updates to management regarding inventory levels, trends.
  • Received and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy of order.
  • Stored material in designated areas to ensure stock rotation and efficient retrieval.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Identified obsolete or expired products for disposal according to company policies.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were adhered to at all times.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Material Handler

Gestamp
McCalla, AL
09.2019 - Current
  • Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • 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.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.

Production Associate

Gestamp
McCalla, AL
09.2018 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used in the production process.
  • Loaded raw materials onto conveyor belts as part of the assembly line process.
  • Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Unloaded completed products from conveyors after they had been inspected.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Gadsden Community College
Gadsden

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Gestamp
10.2022 - Current

Weld Technician

Gestamp
04.2021 - Current

Material Coordinator

Gestamp
01.2020 - Current

Material Handler

Gestamp
09.2019 - Current

Production Associate

Gestamp
09.2018 - Current

Some College (No Degree) -

Gadsden Community College

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