Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Gavin Southern

Eugene,OR

Summary

Proactive Unloader with a strong commitment to workplace safety and a track record of exceptional performance in similar roles. Consistently demonstrates efficiency and prioritizes safety, contributing to team success through hard work and collaborative efforts.

Experienced Painter's Assistant with a strong work history in completing professional painting jobs. Highly skilled at working safely and efficiently to produce high-quality work. Motivated team player with a flexible approach to taking instructions and collaborating with others.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Unloader/Stocker

Walmart
Eugene, OR
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Organized stock in warehouse shelves to ensure efficient product location.
  • Reported any damaged goods to supervisor immediately upon unloading.
  • Followed company safety regulations while operating mechanical equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Checked load security before departing with truckloads ensuring that no items were left behind on dock or trailer floor.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to adhere to daily work schedules and production goals.
  • Operated machinery including balers and compactors used in compressing cardboard boxes for storage purposes.
  • Lifted heavy objects by hand or by using power hoist.
  • Loaded and unloaded packages from loading dock to trucks.
  • Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
  • Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
  • Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.

Painter's Assistant

all American painting and construction
Springfield, OR
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, filling and priming.
  • Cleaned up after each job and disposed of debris properly.
  • Moved furniture, ladders, drop cloths and other equipment as needed.
  • Protected floors, carpets and furnishings from paint spills or splatters.
  • Inspected finished work for quality assurance purposes before handing off to the customer.
  • Caulked gaps between baseboards or trim pieces prior to painting.
  • Scraped old paint layers off wood surfaces using putty knives.
  • Repaired holes in walls with spackling compound or plaster.
  • Provided assistance to lead painter during preparation stages of the job.
  • Stirred cans of paint thoroughly before pouring into trays.
  • Communicated with crew leader to receive new job assignments.
  • Prepared surfaces by stripping existing coatings, filling holes and sanding.
  • Set up painting job spaces by unloading trucks, placing ladders and laying out protective tarp draping sheets.
  • Removed existing wallpaper by applying solution, scraping and peeling paper off walls.
  • Protected surfaces with masking tape and plastic sheeting to prevent damage.
  • Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thurston High School
Springfield, OR
06-2024

Skills

  • Hazardous material safety
  • Dock loading
  • Hazardous materials knowledge
  • Adherence to loading schedules
  • Product tagging
  • Package and pallet staging
  • Following Instructions
  • Safety Protocols
  • Freight Handling
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Stock replenishment
  • Barcode scanning
  • Truck unloading
  • Shelf Stocking
  • Tape application
  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Pressure Washing
  • Surface Preparation
  • Surface masking
  • Job Site Cleanup
  • Taping
  • Touch-up painting
  • Pre-painting preparation
  • Trim painting
  • Caulking application
  • Indoor and Outdoor Painting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Truck Unloader/Stocker

Walmart
09.2024 - 10.2024

Painter's Assistant

all American painting and construction
05.2022 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Thurston High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Gavin Southern