Joseph Adams
Augusta,GA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Press Operator
HP Pelzer
Thomson, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
- Upheld housekeeping standards by keeping space clean and free of hazards.
General Laborer
CR Meyer
Florence, SC
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Followed written instructions to construct various types of equipment.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
- Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
Laborer
ER Snell Construction
Augusta, GA
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
Forklift Operator
Woodford Plywood
Augusta, GA
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Forklift Operator
Quad Graphics
Evans, GA
11.1998 - 06.2013
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Education
GED -
General Educational Development
Forsyth, GA 01.2022 - 10.2022
Skills
Material handling
Attention to Detail
Quality control
OSHA-trained
Safe driver
Shipping and receiving expert
Inventory staging
RFID tracking
Team Player
Warehouse operations
Materials handling
Forklift Operation
Shipping and receiving
General laborer
Timeline
Press Operator
HP Pelzer
04.2023 - Current
GED -
General Educational Development
01.2022 - 10.2022
General Laborer
CR Meyer
03.2019 - 06.2020
Laborer
ER Snell Construction
07.2018 - 02.2019
Forklift Operator
Woodford Plywood
04.2014 - 06.2016
Forklift Operator
Quad Graphics
11.1998 - 06.2013