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
5900 Nichols Rd
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
Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland, FL
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
Auburndale, FL
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
Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland, Florida
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