Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
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Jacob Forbis

Decatur,TX

Summary

Reliable production professional ready to apply abilities and contribute to company success. Experience using equipment such as standup and sit-down forklifts to transport materials and assist production teams. Seeking to transition into new field, continually developing skills in high-pressure emergency environments, emphasizing teamwork and quick decision-making, and leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication. Capable of adapting to new challenges and contributing positively to diverse professional settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Powder Coater

Advanced Aero Coatings
10.2022 - Current
  • Safely operated industrial powder coating ovens to cure products..
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper powder coating techniques, contributing to a skilled workforce.
  • Inspected products closely to verify complete coating was achieved on over 100 projects a year.

Groundskeeper

Diamond H Trenching LLC
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
  • Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.

Production Worker

S&P Coatings
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Cleaning and sanitation needs met at the end of every work day.

Machine Operator

Service Wire
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Greenhouse Worker

Color Spot Nurseries
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
  • Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.

Production Assistant

S&P Coatings
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Cleaning and sanitation needs met.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Fire Science

North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Sanger High School
Sanger, TX
07.2016

Skills

  • Chainsaw and K12 Operation
  • Structural Firefighting
  • Basic Life Support
  • Machinery Operation
  • Workplace Cleanliness
  • Assembly Protocols
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Quality Assurance
  • Forklift Operation

Certification

  • Certified EMT-B
  • Certified Structural Firefighting 2

Accomplishments

  • Became a father on 10/28/2024.
  • Nominated and elected Co-Head of Safety and Security team at Bolivar Baptist Church.
  • Collaborated with KFD team and went interior on a fully engulfed structure as the nozzleman, preventing any further damage to health or property.

Affiliations

  • Bolivar Baptist Church.

Interests

  • Attending Church and contributing to community outreach missions
  • Enjoy partaking in long skip roping exercises for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Hunting and defensive target shooting

Timeline

Powder Coater

Advanced Aero Coatings
10.2022 - Current

Groundskeeper

Diamond H Trenching LLC
05.2022 - 09.2022

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
10.2021 - 01.2022

Production Worker

S&P Coatings
04.2019 - 06.2021

Machine Operator

Service Wire
10.2017 - 02.2019

Greenhouse Worker

Color Spot Nurseries
03.2017 - 07.2017

Production Assistant

S&P Coatings
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Certified EMT-B
  • Certified Structural Firefighting 2

Certificate of Completion - Fire Science

North Central Texas College

High School Diploma -

Sanger High School
Jacob Forbis