Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Damien Hilliard

Lake Charles

Summary

To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Interior/exterior
Lake Charles
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse safely.
  • Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments using forklifts efficiently and accurately.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff to optimize inventory organization and flow.
  • Assisted in implementing safety procedures to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate workflow tasks.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.

Class B Carpenter

Apache Industrial
Sulphur
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Interior/Exterior
  • Forklift operator
  • Constructed frameworks and structures using various wood types and materials.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety standards.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.

Forklift Operator

Apache Industrial Services
Sulphur
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse safely.
  • Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments using forklifts efficiently and accurately.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment operation standards.
  • Maintained records of inventory movements and equipment usage daily.
  • Assisted in implementing safety procedures to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate workflow tasks.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.

Cement Finisher/Forklift Operator

Dunham Price Group LLC
Vinton
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Prepared surfaces for cement application ensuring proper adhesion and finish quality.
  • Mixed and poured concrete according to specifications for various projects.
  • Operated tools such as trowels, floats, and screeds for finishing tasks.
  • Inspected finished surfaces for imperfections and performed necessary repairs.
  • Followed safety guidelines to maintain a secure work environment at construction sites.
  • Assisted in the setup of forms and frameworks for pouring concrete structures.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in proper working condition to ensure efficiency.
  • Repaired damaged concrete by patching holes and cracks with mortar mix.
  • Measured and cut expansion joints in freshly poured cement slabs.
  • Created textured finishes on newly poured concrete surfaces through stamping or staining techniques.
  • Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters prior to pouring concrete into them.
  • Smoothed out cement mixtures with trowels or floats to create a level surface.
  • Cleaned, dried, and polished floors with power buffers.
  • Cut bricks, stones, tiles or other materials for decorative features such as pathways or patios.
  • Applied hardening compounds to cure the concrete surfaces.
  • Troweled, floated and finished concrete surfaces to specified textures using hand and power tools.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
  • Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
  • Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
  • Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
  • Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
  • Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
  • Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
  • Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
  • Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout the facility.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient material handling processes.
  • Conducted routine inspections of forklifts for safety compliance.
  • Implemented best practices for safe and effective lifting techniques.
  • Communicated with supervisors to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

Education

NCCER 40hour Core - Occupational Health And Safety

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
04.2025 - 06.2025

Rigging - Construction Engineering

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
04.2025 - 05.2025

Skills

  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Able to adapt quickly to changing environments
  • Works well with others
  • Effective communication skills
  • Skilled with money management
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Forklift operation
  • Equipment inspection
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Load securing
  • Material handling
  • Warehouse organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Training others
  • Adaptability
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Forklift maintenance
  • Material inventory
  • Incident reporting
  • Equipment operations
  • Staging and sorting
  • Equipment maintenance

Certification

  • Forklift Training
  • Rigging

References

Available upon request

Timeline

NCCER 40hour Core - Occupational Health And Safety

South Louisiana Community College
04.2025 - 06.2025

Rigging - Construction Engineering

South Louisiana Community College
04.2025 - 05.2025

Forklift Operator

Interior/exterior
06.2020 - 07.2020

Class B Carpenter

Apache Industrial
06.2017 - 08.2019

Forklift Operator

Apache Industrial Services
06.2017 - 08.2019

Cement Finisher/Forklift Operator

Dunham Price Group LLC
05.2014 - 06.2017

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