Joshua Hawk
Montpelier,OH
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Maintenance Technician
Decatur Steel Industries
Decatur, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of injury
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Forklift Operator
Bluffton Manufacturing Facility
Bluffton, IN
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Fabrication Welder
REV Recreation Group
Decatur, IN
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Fabrication Welder
Strick Trailers
Monroe, IN
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bath High School
Lima, OH05.1995
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Team Player
- Material Handling
- MIG welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and Finishing Techniques
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
Certification
Certified 025-055 hardwire and flex wire
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Maintenance Technician
Decatur Steel Industries
07.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Bluffton Manufacturing Facility
10.2020 - 07.2023
Fabrication Welder
REV Recreation Group
03.2019 - 03.2020
Fabrication Welder
Strick Trailers
07.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Bath High School