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GERALD SMITH

WINTER HAVEN,FL

Summary

Professional operator with strong background in lift machinery and on-site safety protocols. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and consistent performance in dynamic environments. Skilled in equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth workflow and safety compliance. Reliable and focused on achieving operational efficiency and results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lift Operator

Havertys Furniture
Lakeland, FL
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
  • Received and processed warehouse orders using handheld scanner.

Ensured proper maintenance of tugger vehicles, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.

Production line worker

Borden dairy company
Winter Haven
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Use hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
  • Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors
  • Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools
  • Use basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime
  • Inspected products and machines to main quality and efficiency

Sanitation worker

Buckhead Meats of America
Auburndale, FL
11.2016 - 10.2019
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness
  • Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents
  • Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures
  • Protected and maintained carpets with regular steam cleaning and shampoo
  • Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines

Education

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian Corresponde School
04.2020

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Assembly instructions
  • Production line
  • Work order review
  • Forklift Operation
  • Manufacturing background
  • Machinery operation
  • Material loading and unloading
  • Pallet jack, hand jack operation
  • Safety monitoring
  • Heavy lifting
  • Guest assistance
  • OSHA compliance
  • Order picking
  • Load management
  • Loading dock operations
  • Pallet stacking
  • Strong work ethic
  • Flexible schedule

Certification

Certified Operator Card, Raymond 2D/4D, Order Picker, Scissor Lift, Standard Forklift, Industrial Battery Charger, 02/15/23, 02/15/25

Timeline

Lift Operator

Havertys Furniture
09.2023 - 01.2024

Production line worker

Borden dairy company
07.2020 - 05.2023

Sanitation worker

Buckhead Meats of America
11.2016 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian Corresponde School
GERALD SMITH