DERRICK THOMAS
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Experienced equipment operator with a strong focus on safety compliance and worksite assessments. Proven ability to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency in construction environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Knife River
06.2023 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency in production processes.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials.
Forklift Operator
Smith Constructors
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Equipment Operator
International Paper
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient production flow in accordance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency in production processes.
- Monitored material usage and inventory levels to support timely replenishment and reduce waste.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated heavy machinery safely to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced workplace incidents during operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
VICKSBURG HIGH
Vicksburg, MSSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Safety compliance
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- General labor
- Land clearing
- Following instructions
- Grading expertise
- Site preparation
- Daily reporting
- Hazardous materials
- Materials movement
- Construction management
- Residential construction
- Materials transportation
- Excavation techniques
- Road construction
- GPS navigation systems
- Grade checking
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Knife River
06.2023 - 05.2026
Forklift Operator
Smith Constructors
12.2018 - 06.2023
Equipment Operator
International Paper
11.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
VICKSBURG HIGH