Douglas White
Thomson,GA
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Ambitious Carpenter skilled at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, remodels and renovations. Successful at providing clients with both technical skill and creative insight. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Krystal's Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Forklift Operator
John Deere
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Machine Operator
HP Pelzer Automotive Services
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School
Thomson, GA06.1996
Skills
- Sandwich Preparation
- Food Production Scheduling
- Formula Mixing
- Critical Thinking
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Repairing
- Voltage Meters
- Drywall Painting
- Organizational Abilities
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Mechanics
- Roofing
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Electricity
- Installation
- Maintain Supplies
- Machine Operations
- Engine Components
- Equipment Adjustment
- Safety Meetings
- Reading Comprehension
- Electrical Wiring
- Stud Framing
- Cabinetry Installation
- Cabinet Repair
- Work Crew Coordination
- Inspection and Repair
- Power Tool Maintenance and Care
- Blueprint Reading
- Siding and Trim
- Drywalling
- Mathematics
- Maintain Equipment
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Cook
Krystal's Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
John Deere
04.2020 - 06.2022
Machine Operator
HP Pelzer Automotive Services
02.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School