FOLAU LEOTA
Tooele,UT
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Cabelas Distribution Center
Tooele, UT
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
TEAM LEAD
Ascend Staffing for Cabelas Distribution Center
Tooele, UT
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
BREAKPACK ORDER FILLER
Ascend Staffing for Cabelas Distribution Center
Tooele, UT
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Met volume goals by quickly picked proper items and quantities according to pick lists
- Loaded materials and products into dedicated package processing equipment
- Maintained clean containers, conveyors and work areas to minimize safety issues
- Processed high volume of orders daily and consistently met production targets
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
OVERNIGHT STOCKER
Walmart
Tooele, UT
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads without damage
- Received stock requirements through assigned RF scanner and entered completed tasks
- Complied with safety protocols to support hazard reduction and on-site accident response
- Documented counts of pallets and cases and assisted with department-based ordering
- Sorted stock by aisles, loaded onto carts or pallets and transported to correct location for stocking
- Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses and storage yards
- Reduced warehouse hazards by disposing of trash and debris
- Processed high volume of orders daily and consistently met production targets
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest stock in attractive displays
- Operated material handling equipment to move and organize stock
- Unpacked, tagged and stocked merchandise for sale on main floor
- Cleaned display cases, shelves and aisles regularly to keep store professional and customer-ready
MAIL HANDLER
UPS MAIL INNOVATION
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated flow of finished mail from mailers to loading dock
- Sorted 3,000 pieces per day using handling machinery as well as manual techniques
- Wrapped and weighed completed skids for loading
- Assisted operator with properly running machinery and resolving blockages
- Used automated trains and equipment such as forklifts to use large containers of mail to different locations within the facility
SORTING ASSOCIATE
WATCO
West Valley City, UT
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked in fast-paced production environment to sort supply products
- Monitored equipment to detect, troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems
- Stood at conveyor system to detect and remove foreign material
- Marked non-conforming items with reason for rejection to guide future processing
- Discarded products not meeting quality assurance standards
- Identified production problems, recommending corrective actions to supervisors to prevent further wasted materials
- Notified workers of incoming loads requiring special attention to minimize damage to goods
- Broke down machinery every with hand tools to clean and sanitize in line with Clean in Place (CIP) standards
WASTEWATER OPERATOR
ASPA
Pago Pago, AS
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Adjusted system to maintain proper flow, chemicals and processes 24/7 in facility handling 50 gallons per day
- Maintained, monitored and made plant set point adjustments to optimize wastewater quality
- Operated septic/sewage truck to haul sludge to 3rd-party treatment facilities
- Collected and analyzed samples for process control and regulatory documentation
- Planned preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance for wastewater systems
- Handled laboratory sampling and testing to evaluate balance in wastewater
- Collected and tested samples of water and sewage against standard safety levels
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Amazon
South Jordan, UT
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Pulled, filled, packed and set up orders to prepare for delivery or pickup
- Read customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped
- Maintained safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat
- Packed, unpacked and marked stock items using identification tag, stamp, or electronic marking tool
- Operated forklifts or other machinery to complete tasks
- Loaded trucks to fill orders for transport
- Utilized computers and RF scanners to meet departmental productivity and accuracy standards
- Examined and inspected products and boxes to meet picking specifications and quality standards
- Lifted and moved heavy boxes using best ergonomic practices
ACCESS CONTROLLER
CENSUS 2020
Fagatogo, AS
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted authorized persons courteously and professionally removed unauthorized individuals
- Registered visitors and collected biometric information for official site logs
- Secured doors to permit only authorized persons to access Census site
- Responded to inquiries and requests for assistance from visitors and staff members
- Monitored entrances and exits to control access and prohibit entry of unauthorized individuals
- Maintained logs and records of deliveries, shipments, and vendors, both inbound and outbound
- Patrolled the premises to identify and quickly respond to suspicious individuals or activities
FORKLIFT DRIVER
WATCO Company
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Verified products and shipments for accurate labeling
- Utilized equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanning devices accurately and safely to meet daily objectives
- Used plastic wrap to cover, secure, and protect boxes, pallets, and crates
- Moved boxes to appropriate places within warehouse setting
- Inventoried materials to check whether each item was present and ready for planned transport
- Used equipment like forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks to safely move heavy items
- Secured loads and inspected items added by others to verify the safety of all containers and tanks
CONVEYOR BELT TECHNICIAN
UPS Mail Innovation
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Watched conveyor line for quality control purposes and removed defective items
- Cleared jams, corrected minor equipment problems, and notified supervisors of major concerns
- Sort mail to facilities number code
- Monitored operational equipment to maintain ideal speed and identify equipment malfunctions
MACHINE OPERATOR
Sorensen Bioscience
Midvale, UT
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Complied fully with safety requirements to protect personnel and company assets
- Read and understood specifications to understand job requirements
- Checked equipment before shifts to handle routine maintenance and notify management of advanced repair needs
- Kept machinery clean and operating efficiently to consistently meet production targets
- Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging
- Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards
SCAN AND STOCK
Balkamp
South Jordan, UT
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
OFFICE ASSISTANT TRAINEE
American Samoa Telecommunications (ASTCA)
Tafuna, AS
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Operated office equipment, such as personal computers, photocopiers, scanners, voicemail systems, and facsimile machines
- Performed troubleshooting for office equipment operation or arranged for repairs
- Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel
- Communicated with customers and other offices regularly
SALESPERSON
Neil's Ace Home Center
Malaeimi, AS
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Identified customer needs by reviewing account information and conducting needs assessments
- Developed and implemented sales strategies with customers
- Consistently organized and restocked display racks to keep the store ready for customer needs
- Arranged attractive and creative displays to catch the eye of incoming customers and encourage sales
- Resolved customer issues quickly to recapture the customer's loyalty and maintain the sale
- Engaged customers and built connections to drive long-term sales
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
Affiliated Metal
West Jordan, UT
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Verified inventory through regular cycle counts and complete audits to maintain accurate records
- Drove material handling equipment such as forklifts to load, unload, and move goods
- Prepared proper shipping and handling procedures for movement of dangerous goods
- Kept shipping supplies at the optimal level to meet any delivery need
- Worked with the carrier representatives to arrange shipments and resolve issues
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
TILE LAYER
Ludwig Tiles
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Leveled and squared tile for well-aligned and pleasing installations
- Used sealing compounds to achieve desired stain- and water-resistance levels
- Inspected cracked and damaged tile to develop appropriate repair plans
- Worked with hand and power cutting tools to create needed tile shapes for surrounding obstacles and completing borders
- Followed blueprints and other technical documentation to identify materials needed for required work
- Advised customers on selecting tile and grout for different location and design needs
- Removed old tile, grout, and adhesive to prepare surfaces for new installations
GRILL TEAM CREW MEMBER
McDonalds
South Jordan, UT
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Prepped bulk food items for use at grill station, including meats, cheese, vegetables, and bread
- Produced large volume of food by applying excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage fast-paced orders
- Grilled and garnished hamburgers, sandwiches and other meats to meet the customer's desires
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
Trulite and Aluminum
Salt Lake, UT
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Verified inventory through regular cycle counts and complete audits to maintain accurate records
- Prepared proper shipping and handling procedures for movement of dangerous goods
- Examined and unpacked incoming shipments to locate damaged items
- Compared shipments with paperwork to identify and fix order problems
- Followed established guidelines and procedures
PICKING PACKER
Americold Distribution
Salt Lake, UT
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Recorded daily order data and submitted to supervisor for production reporting
- Used RF Scanner to scan product labels and complete inventory transactions
- Generated shipping labels and paperwork, including packing lists
- Helped customers select the best fitting merchandise to fit their needs
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
LABORER
Job Corp
Maui, HI
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Followed instruction for assigned tasks from foreperson and lead teams in performing new phases of the work
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Samoana High School
Utulei, AS06.2008
Skills
- Materials handling
- Forklift driving
- Safety understanding
- Hand tool operations
- Operate equipment
- Manage materials
- Task prioritization
- Customer relations
- Prioritization
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Load handling
- Site safety
- Forklift operation
- Team communication
- Hazard assessment
- Inventory tracking
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Goal setting
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Professional
Samoan
Professional
Timeline
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Cabelas Distribution Center
01.2025 - Current
TEAM LEAD
Ascend Staffing for Cabelas Distribution Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
BREAKPACK ORDER FILLER
Ascend Staffing for Cabelas Distribution Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
OVERNIGHT STOCKER
Walmart
01.2023 - 09.2024
MAIL HANDLER
UPS MAIL INNOVATION
08.2022 - 12.2022
SORTING ASSOCIATE
WATCO
08.2022 - 11.2022
WASTEWATER OPERATOR
ASPA
12.2021 - 09.2022
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Amazon
01.2021 - 11.2021
ACCESS CONTROLLER
CENSUS 2020
11.2019 - 10.2020
FORKLIFT DRIVER
WATCO Company
11.2018 - 06.2019
CONVEYOR BELT TECHNICIAN
UPS Mail Innovation
12.2017 - 06.2019
MACHINE OPERATOR
Sorensen Bioscience
01.2017 - 12.2017
SCAN AND STOCK
Balkamp
11.2016 - 02.2017
OFFICE ASSISTANT TRAINEE
American Samoa Telecommunications (ASTCA)
01.2016 - 05.2016
SALESPERSON
Neil's Ace Home Center
04.2015 - 10.2015
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
Affiliated Metal
08.2014 - 02.2015
TILE LAYER
Ludwig Tiles
03.2014 - 07.2014
GRILL TEAM CREW MEMBER
McDonalds
03.2014 - 05.2014
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
Trulite and Aluminum
05.2013 - 03.2014
PICKING PACKER
Americold Distribution
04.2011 - 05.2013
LABORER
Job Corp
02.2009 - 01.2010
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Samoana High School
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