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John Tamez

Jacksboro,TN

Summary

Reliable forklift operator with over 25 years of experience lifting and moving materials using the most appropriate equipment for the task at hand, using the best safety practices. Also at the same time, served as a service hospitality industry professional with 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator, Material Handler

Azteca Milling
Evansville, IN
11.2016 - 05.2024
  • Operated and navigated sit-down forklift for flour milling company distributing products for grocery stores and restaurants nationwide
  • Carefully loaded and unloaded pallets of flour weighing from 1,000-2,500 pounds each per pallet, and 1,500- 2,500 pounds of supersacks of flour to and from railcars and tractor trailers
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials and assuring safety involving potential hazards of heavy equipment
  • Identified and notified supervisor of in- and out-bound merchandise packaging damage

Lead Server Trainer

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Evansville, IN
01.1994 - 05.2024
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, ensuring they became productive team members quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues and preventing negative reviews or feedback.
  • Assisted general manager with the operational openings of three new Hacienda restaurants

Forklift Operator and Laborer

Pavement Sealing
Evansville, IN
02.2000 - 11.2015
  • Forklift operator and laborer for asphalt sealing company for sealing asphalt parking lots, driveways and tennis courts
  • Maintained equipment by keeping a log when heavy equipment parts were needed
  • Did line striping for highways, parking lots and roadways
  • Was a crew leader over5 to8 men last6 to7 years of employment
  • Loaded hoppers full of sand, water and sealer into large tanker trucks

Education

High School - High School

Benjamin Bosse High School
Evansville, IN
01.1990

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving

Timeline

Forklift Operator, Material Handler

Azteca Milling
11.2016 - 05.2024

Forklift Operator and Laborer

Pavement Sealing
02.2000 - 11.2015

Lead Server Trainer

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
01.1994 - 05.2024

High School - High School

Benjamin Bosse High School
John Tamez