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
Apopka, FL
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
Apopka, FL
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
Orlando Fla
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
Orlando, FL
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
Orlando, FL
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
Orlando, FL
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
Orlando, FL
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