Ivan Escalante
Studio Built
Yoakum,TX
22
years of professional experience
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
3 Months- Installed wiring, outlets, and lighting systems following electrical codes and project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to execute accurate rough-in and finish electrical work.
- Tested circuits, voltage, and continuity to verify safe, functional system performance.
- Coordinated with journeymen and trades to maintain workflow across active job sites.
Fabrication Welder
1 Year- Fabricated custom gates, frames, and structural components from blueprints and measurements
- Welded steel assemblies using MIG and stick processes for precise, durable joins
- Interpreted shop drawings to cut, fit, and align metal components accurately
- Inspected finished welds for quality, strength, and compliance with specifications
Forklift Operator
5 Years 8 Months- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Picking orders and loading
Welder Helper
1 Year 1 Month- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work for x-ray
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Welder
8 Years 4 Months- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air MIG and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Weld all galvanized agricultural products
Company Box Truck Driver
2 Years 2 Months- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Deliver mail from service to service
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
Forklift Operator
3 Years 5 Months- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated all loaders, loader and reacher equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Scan all pallets and boxes going out of warehouse
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Load Inspection
Safe Moving Operations
Weight Documentation
Material Loading and Unloading
Dependable and responsible
MIG welding
Pipe welding
Hand tool safety
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Skills
- Forklift Operator : Counterbalance Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Pallet Jacks
- MiG welder
- Box truck driver
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
Studio Built
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Fabrication Welder
Ranger Gates
06.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Forklift Operator
Eddy Packing Co
04.2020 - 12.2025Read More
Welder Helper
CRC Oil Field Services
03.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Welder
Ranger Gate
10.2010 - 02.2019Read More
Company Box Truck Driver
USPS
07.2008 - 09.2010Read More
Forklift Operator
Tandy Brands
01.2005 - 06.2008Read More
Lopez High School
High School Diploma
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