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Donald Appling

Milwaukee,WI

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Metal Fabricator

Bunger Steel Trim & Fabrication
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
  • Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Specs
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.

Delivery Driver

Ritz Safety
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Sheet Metal Fabricator

United Metal Products
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Warehouse Manager

Herbal Brand
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.

Courier Driver

Purvis Industries
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.

Labor II

City Of Dallas
03.2018 - 09.2018

• Repair streets and highways
• Knowledgeable of Asphalt, tact machine
• Knowledgeable of driving a roller

Forklift Operator

Fresh Pack Produce Incorporation
02.2017 - 01.2018

Material Handling
• Load and unloading various size trailers with a forklift or manually
• Receive, inspect and input received materials into the system
• Checked all manifests Organic foods for proper customer product

Education

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Milwaukee Business Technical Institute
Milwaukee, WI
05.1998

Skills


Skills
Driving (10 years)
Management (6 years)
Microsoft Office (6 years)
CPR (3 years)
Customer Service Skills (10 years)
Delivery driver experience (10 years)
Communication skills (10 years)
Box truck (10 years)
Commercial driving (10 years)
Courier (5 years)
Load & Unload (10 years)
Produce Experience (3 years)
Forklift (10 years)
Warehouse Experience (10 years)
Pallet Jack (10 years)
Shipping & Receiving (10 years)
Manufacturing (5 years)
Materials Handling (10 years)
Packaging (10 years)
Order Picking (10 years)
Reach Truck (10 years)
Lawn Care (5 years)
Maintenance (4 years)
Flatbed (2 years)
Driving
Flatbed
Forklift
Assembly
Manufacturing
Leadership
Plumbing
Project management
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Forklift Operator
February 2019 to Present
Certification through OSHA

Certification

Commercial Driver's License Class C

Timeline

Metal Fabricator

Bunger Steel Trim & Fabrication
02.2024 - 05.2024

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Specs
04.2023 - 09.2023

Delivery Driver

Ritz Safety
08.2022 - 03.2023

Sheet Metal Fabricator

United Metal Products
05.2021 - 08.2022

Warehouse Manager

Herbal Brand
01.2019 - 05.2021

Courier Driver

Purvis Industries
01.2019 - 11.2019

Labor II

City Of Dallas
03.2018 - 09.2018

Forklift Operator

Fresh Pack Produce Incorporation
02.2017 - 01.2018

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Milwaukee Business Technical Institute
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