Joseph Golleher
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Medline Industry
Lacey, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
Heavy Equipment Operator
DTG RECYCLE
Renton, WA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues
- Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing
- Loaded garbage with excavator into trailers to be transported to different locations
- Ran Cardboard Baler to make bales of cardboard
Heavy Equipment Operator
GIRARD RECYCLING
Covington, WA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
- Drove Kenworth water truck to keep dust down
- Loaded dirt/rock into dump trucks and pickup trucks
Residential Framer
SVR CONSTRUCTION
Tacoma, WA
02.2015 - 07.2022
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters
- Sheeted roofs
Dishwasher
JOHNNY'S DOCK RESTAURANT & MARINA
Tacoma, WA
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items
Education
GED -
Washington High School
Tacoma, WASkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Effective communication skills
- Construction background
- Blueprint interpretation
- Good work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Medline Industry
09.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
DTG RECYCLE
01.2023 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
GIRARD RECYCLING
07.2022 - 01.2023
Residential Framer
SVR CONSTRUCTION
02.2015 - 07.2022
Dishwasher
JOHNNY'S DOCK RESTAURANT & MARINA
05.2012 - 02.2013
GED -
Washington High School