Damian Thompson
Skilled laborer
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational [Language] abilities paired with 10+ years of experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Outdoor Living Products
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Road Construction Worker
ABC Paving And Sealcoating
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
Appliance Installer/Framer
One Fat Frog Food Truck And Trailer
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies worth over $5-6,000 keeping detailed records to prevent disruptions in work.
- Worked on cookrite, [Type] and [Type] appliances.
- Lifted [Number] pounds unassisted to load and unload appliances.
- Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory.
- Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
- Applied mechanical skills to perform maintenance on equipment.
- Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
- Tested completed work and verified functionality of [Type] appliances.
- Worked independently and took responsibility for repair of assigned equipment.
- Diagnosed issues with appliances and made repairs.
- Used hand tools such as oscilloscopes to check components.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Warehouse Associate
Bungalow Studios
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Temp Worker
Express Employment
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Handled customer inquiries courteously and professionally to enhance satisfaction.
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Identified defective products or machinery and reported to supervisor.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
Order Selector
Freshpoint
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Received returns of damaged and incorrect orders to process replacements.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using r.f scanner] software and placed on skids for transport shelves.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Carpenter/framer
Millwork Sales
05.2009 - 03.2011
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
Education
GED -
Apopka High School
Apopka, FL07.1995
Skills
- Loading and Unloading
- Equipment Maintenance
- Pallet Jacks
- Business Ethics
- Safety Awareness
- Material Staging
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Powered Fork Trucks
- Materials Cutting
- Controls Adjustment
- Professional Relationships
- Preventive Machine Maintenance
- Blade Installation
- Raw Materials Handling
- Work Orders
- Corrective Maintenance
- Minor Repairs
- Saw Operation
- Power Saws
- Customer Orders
- Steel Cutting
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Mechanical Tools
- Road Construction
- Data Integrity
- Ditch Grading
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Outdoor Living Products
11.2022 - 02.2023
Road Construction Worker
ABC Paving And Sealcoating
11.2021 - 10.2022
Appliance Installer/Framer
One Fat Frog Food Truck And Trailer
05.2019 - 09.2021
Warehouse Associate
Bungalow Studios
04.2017 - 08.2018
Temp Worker
Express Employment
08.2012 - 03.2017
Order Selector
Freshpoint
06.2012 - 11.2014
Carpenter/framer
Millwork Sales
05.2009 - 03.2011
GED -
Apopka High School
Similar Profiles
Stephen CraneStephen Crane
Regional Sales Manager at Envision Outdoor Living ProductsRegional Sales Manager at Envision Outdoor Living Products
Rachel BunketeRachel Bunkete
Packaging Line Operator at Envision Outdoor Living ProductsPackaging Line Operator at Envision Outdoor Living Products
Franca TacianiFranca Taciani
Senior Financial Services Manager at Forum Outdoor Living / Crema Outdoor North AmericaSenior Financial Services Manager at Forum Outdoor Living / Crema Outdoor North America