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James Wheeler

Wichita,KS

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Other employment includes, electrical supervisor with restoration company, oilfield forklift operator for Weatherford, package Handler UPS, and office assistant with a Chamber of Commerce, as a teen city maintenance worker.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Henke Manufacturing Corporation
Leavenworth, KS
10.2019 - Current

Working in welding department as materials handler. Safety and efficiently retrieving materials and fixtures needed for welder to fit and weld products. Familiar with all aspects of of production. In this high speed environment there was emphasis on quickly and efficiently changing out bays in between jobs and setting up all materials needed for the next bay that minimized downtime all while putting safety first. Was able to fluidly keep 19 welders supplied with all needed materials from separate departments. This as well as , maintaining an eat and organized storage area. Worked overtime on weekends as a fabricator using blueprints within tolerance and specifications. I am driven and have perfect attendance. I demonstrate flexibility and work ethic consistently. Forklift experience throughout entire adult life. OSHA certified.



  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.


Maintenance Technician

Double T. Industries, Inc.
Wichita, KS
02.2010 - 04.2022
  • Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures and reorganizing rooms.
  • Used standard housekeeping equipment, tools and supplies to accomplish basic cleaning.
  • Performed 90% scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Forklift Loader Operator

Star Lumber & Supply Company
Wichita, KS
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Manually counted number of picked and packaged orders 100% of time to prevent loss.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Education

No Degree - Basic Studies For A.A.

Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS

Certification in Course of Study - Electrician

Stratford Career Institute
St. Albans, Vermont - Online
2020

Small Engine Repair

Stratford Career Institute
St Albans, Vermont - Online Book Study
2020

Locksmith

Stratford Career Institute
St. Albans, Vermont - Online Book Study
2020

Motorcycle/ATV Repair

Stratford Career Institute
St. Albans, Vermont
2019

High School Diploma -

Rolla High School
Rolla, Kansas
05.2000

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Weight Documentation
  • Skid, Platform and Car Emptying
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safe Moving Operations
  • Good Depth Perception
  • Fast Reaction Time
  • Bilingual
  • Excellent Computer
  • Material Loading and Unloading

References

Phil Wilson- Henke Manufacturing Corporation-Supervisor

913-682-9000

Johnnie Denton- Double T Manufacturing Inc.- Supervisor

620-544-9495

Torin Fellows- CCJ Supervisor

785-614-1795


More upon request.


Timeline

Forklift Operator

Henke Manufacturing Corporation
10.2019 - Current

Forklift Loader Operator

Star Lumber & Supply Company
03.2013 - 03.2015

Maintenance Technician

Double T. Industries, Inc.
02.2010 - 04.2022

No Degree - Basic Studies For A.A.

Seward County Community College

Certification in Course of Study - Electrician

Stratford Career Institute

Small Engine Repair

Stratford Career Institute

Locksmith

Stratford Career Institute

Motorcycle/ATV Repair

Stratford Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Rolla High School
James Wheeler