David Velasquez
West Palm Beach
Summary
Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Niagara Water & Bottling
08.2023 - Current
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Painter
Contracted
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Forklift Operator
Serta Simmons Bedding
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Electrician
Construction Site
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards and defects.
- Performed underground electrical repairs and maintenance.
- Accurately reported details of all work completed.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Lakes
West Palm Beach, FL05-2019
Skills
- Documentation
- Inventory staging
- Stock allocation
- Warehouse picking
- Willingness to learn
- Quality assurance
- Surface preparation
- Brushing and rolling paint
- Warehouse safety
- Pallet stacking
- Loading and unloading
- Electrical systems installation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Niagara Water & Bottling
08.2023 - Current
Painter
Contracted
05.2022 - 07.2023
Forklift Operator
Serta Simmons Bedding
01.2020 - 04.2022
Electrician
Construction Site
04.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Lakes