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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
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
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
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
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, OH
05.1995

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
Joshua Hawk