Joel Duncan
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering high-quality results. A diverse skill set, honed through various experiences, enables adaptability and quick learning in dynamic environments. Thrives both independently and within teams, with a commitment to continuous improvement and effective problem-solving as key strengths.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operator
Lhoist North America
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Trained new staff on standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs promptly.
- Assisted in coordinating logistics for inbound and outbound shipments effectively.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock replenishment and reducing waste.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for increasing sales and operational effectiveness.
- Operated variety of hand and power tools to complete daily duties.
- Operated heavy machinery such as loaders or pumps when necessary to maintain smooth day-to-day operations at the plant site.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to efficiently move cargo within the facility or onto transport vehicles.
Loader and Unloader
Publix Warehouse
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using forklift equipment.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents against product received.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse stock to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and replenishment of products.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Wrapped and packaged finished products according to customer specifications.
- Labeled containers accurately with correct item codes, weight, destination address.
- Followed standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials safely at all times.
- Disposed of waste material properly following company guidelines and environmental regulations.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using appropriate safety protocols such as wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Communicated load, product or pallet issues to supervisor.
- Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment.
CNC Mill Operator
Rapid Metal Products
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and sequence of operations.
- Select appropriate tools such as drill bits, endmills, taps, reamers, saw blades and wrenches according to specifications.
- Adjust machine feed rates, speeds and depths of cuts in order to ensure a quality finish on machined parts.
- Verify accuracy of programs before running production jobs using micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring instruments.
- Monitor machines during operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust accordingly.
- Perform routine maintenance such as lubricating machines and replacing worn cutting tools or inserts.
- Check finished work pieces for conformance with specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Ensure cleanliness is maintained around CNC milling machines; perform regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors.
- Maintain accurate records of production data including time spent programming each job.
- Assist other team members with loading and unloading components from machine beds as required.
- Identify potential areas for improvement in processes related to CNC milling operations.
- Train new employees in safe use of CNC mills; provide guidance regarding proper setup procedures.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Read blueprints and 3D models to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
Shipping Forklift Operator
Fenix Parts
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Inspected parts for accuracy prior to loading them onto delivery vehicle.
- Checked auto parts against invoices to ensure accuracy of deliveries.
- Followed all safety guidelines when handling heavy items and loading them into the truck.
- Assisted in loading trucks using forklift or other material handling equipment when necessary.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by verifying materials against shipping orders; packing boxes; affixing labels; calculating weights; sealing packages; loading trucks.
- Operated packaging equipment to package and label products.
- Maintained records of production, including quantity, type, and source of materials used.
- Verified product labels against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
- Transported packaged items between warehouse locations using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
Sanitation Worker
Publix Warehouse
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Swept, mopped and scrubbed floors in production areas.
- Removed trash and waste from work areas to designated collection points.
- Operated power scrubber, pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner and other cleaning equipment.
- Utilized chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants and polishes safely.
- Replenished soap dispensers in restrooms and break rooms regularly.
- Collected recyclable items from production lines for proper disposal.
- Responded quickly to spills or accidents to minimize damage or contamination.
- Provided assistance to other departments upon request.
- Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
- Sanitized floors and walls to protect workers.
- Handled cleaning and sanitation chemicals by following safety precautions.
- Demonstrated proper use of PPE and understood procedures necessary to minimize exposure to chemicals while performing daily tasks.
Deburr Technician
Rapid Metal Products
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed manual and automated deburring of machined parts using various tools such as hand files, grinders, scrapers and sanding blocks.
- Inspected deburred parts to ensure accuracy and conformance to customer specifications.
- Applied protective coatings to finished parts as required.
- Conducted quality checks on deburred components using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Operated vibratory tumblers to remove burrs from metal components.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensured proper handling of hazardous waste materials generated during production processes.
- Worked with grinding, polishing and cutting tools to give products smooth finish.
Ground Man Worker
First Choice Tree Service
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving fallen branches or entire trees that posed a danger to people or property.
- Trimmed shrubs and bushes according to customer preferences using hedge trimmers or manual tools such as shears and loppers.
- Installed cables and braces between two branches or between a branch and trunk of a tree for support purposes when needed.
- Removed dead, damaged or diseased limbs from trees with hand saws and power saws.
Warehouse Worker
Battery Usa
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Managed hazardous waste removal operations per government regulations.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Assisted customers with product selection inquiries when needed.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins Highschool
Lakeland, FL05-2021
Skills
- Load transport
- Shipment Processing
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Team training and development
- Forklift Operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Freight Handling
- Maintaining records
- Weight distribution
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Safety protocol adherence
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Floor sanitizing
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment sanitizing
- Waste Management
- Precision measuring
- Machine setup
- Tool selection
- Fixture design
- Machine Calibration
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Parts Fabrication
- Blueprints reading
- Waste elimination
- Equipment set up
- Measurement tools
- Precision measurement
- Precision machining
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Adaptive Learning
- Precision cutting
- Product picking
- Pallet arrangement
- Workplace Safety
- Order picking and processing
- Grounds Maintenance
- Chainsaw Operation
- Brush chipping
- Debris Removal
- Team building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Battery Installation
- Battery Replacement
- Failure Analysis
- Electrical testing
- Invoices and billing
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Terminal Operator
Lhoist North America
11.2024 - 12.2025
Loader and Unloader
Publix Warehouse
04.2024 - 11.2024
CNC Mill Operator
Rapid Metal Products
04.2023 - 04.2024
Shipping Forklift Operator
Fenix Parts
11.2022 - 03.2023
Sanitation Worker
Publix Warehouse
06.2022 - 11.2022
Deburr Technician
Rapid Metal Products
03.2022 - 06.2022
Ground Man Worker
First Choice Tree Service
01.2022 - 03.2022
Warehouse Worker
Battery Usa
05.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins Highschool
Education and Training
other