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GERALD DAVIS

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Testing Technician Reliable and adaptable testing technician with an agreeable disposition and a stellar customer service ethic. Adept multitasker with abilities to handle a number of workplace responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency. 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. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR TESTING TECHNICIAN

Element Materials Technology
04.2020 - 05.2024
  • Preparing material specimens for testing From cutting to final report.
  • Read and understand customer specifications and Gather test data using many types of Lab equipment.
  • Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough testing and analysis of various components.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on test findings, providing valuable insights for design improvements.

TEAM MEMBER

MENARDS
03.2013 - 04.2020
  • Operate electric, propane, and platform forklifts to build loads requested by guests and to receive freight
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing risk of accidents or injuries.
  • 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.

INVENTORY MANAGMENT TEAM MEMBER

WALMART
01.2008 - 10.2011
  • Stocked product and coordinated day to day operations of department
  • Trained associates on Power Lift Equipment: from pallet jacks to walkie-stacker
  • Organized and maintained backroom, set up displays, received, sorted, staged and delivered merchandise and completed paperwork, logs and other required documentation
  • Provided customer service, processed customer transactions, assisted with purchasing decisions, located merchandise, and resolved customer issues and concerns
  • Assisted in remodeling facilities by dismantling fixtures and displays, stocking merchandise, setting up product displays, and cleaning departments in areas that have been remodeled
  • Maintained inventory accuracy for facility by binning and picking merchandise utilizing inventory management system, completing bin audits, working inventory exceptions, and correcting shelf capacities.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

CHENEY HIGH SCHOOL
Cheney, WA
06.1988

Skills

  • English
  • Wide experience in many types of physical labor
  • High ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Strong basic mathematical skills
  • Excellent grasp of safety guidelines for many job contexts
  • Operate electric, propane, and platform forklifts to build loads requested by guests and to receive freight
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Food quality
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Store maintenance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

SENIOR TESTING TECHNICIAN

Element Materials Technology
04.2020 - 05.2024

TEAM MEMBER

MENARDS
03.2013 - 04.2020

INVENTORY MANAGMENT TEAM MEMBER

WALMART
01.2008 - 10.2011

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

CHENEY HIGH SCHOOL
GERALD DAVIS