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Kwesi Guss

Vacaville,CA

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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

48 Forty Solutions
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
  • Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws and chop saws.
  • Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.

Warehouse Lead

William Sonoma
10.2019 - 08.2022
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.

Courtesy Clerk

Trader Joe's
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with new products.
  • Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
  • Processed returns and refunds in accordance with store policies.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Assistant Groundskeeper

Groundwork Youth Green Team
05.2016 - 08.2019

Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.

  • Applied chemicals and fertilizers to grasses to maintain growth rate and color.
  • Watered plants by hand and monitored sprinkler systems for complete coverage.
  • Created schedules and implemented plans for regular maintenance to meet client expectations.
  • Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.

Courtesy Clerk

Raley's Supermarket
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
  • Assisted customers with checkout process to foster prompt and smooth transactions.
  • Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.

Education

No Degree -

RichmondBUILD Academy
Richmond, CA
04.2023

High School Diploma -

Vista High School
Richmond, CA
06.2019

Skills

    Adaptability

    Leadership

    Listening

    Teamwork

    Problem-solving

    Initiative

    Communication

    Public Speaking

    Writing

    Computer skills

Affiliations

RichmondBUILD - Current

Certification

Class C Drivers License. No Points.

Guard Card - Current

Forklift Certification


Timeline

Forklift Operator

48 Forty Solutions
11.2022 - 07.2023

Warehouse Lead

William Sonoma
10.2019 - 08.2022

Courtesy Clerk

Trader Joe's
06.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Groundskeeper

Groundwork Youth Green Team
05.2016 - 08.2019

Courtesy Clerk

Raley's Supermarket
03.2016 - 06.2018

No Degree -

RichmondBUILD Academy

High School Diploma -

Vista High School

Class C Drivers License. No Points.

Guard Card - Current

Forklift Certification


Kwesi Guss