Lance Goen
Colorado City,TX
Summary
Punctual Laborer skilled at supporting different operations. Trained in safely loading and unloading materials and cleaning and preparing worksites. Physically fit and agile individual comfortable operating job-related machinery and lifting heavy loads.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Laborer
City Of Colorado City
Colorado City, TX
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Traveling Wind Turbine Technician
Impact Wind
Houston, Texas
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Trained in Global Wind Organization certifications and advanced rescues.
- Performed regular lubrication of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Inspected all safety features before starting any repair job.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during maintenance activities.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards while performing repairs and inspections.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of tasks assigned.
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine tools and parts needed to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Followed safety protocols, regulations and codes to reduce hazards and risks to personnel and equipment.
Clamptruck Operator
Plains Cotton Co-Op Assn
Sweetwater, Texas
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated clamp truck to move and stack pallets of finished product in warehouse.
- Performed daily inspection of the clamp truck prior to use and reported any issues or concerns to supervisor.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, railcars, and other conveyances.
- Transported materials within the warehouse using a clamp truck with extreme care and caution.
- Maintained accurate records of all material movement within the facility.
- Checked loads for accuracy against packing slips and purchase orders.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when operating the clamp truck.
- Unloaded incoming shipments by unstrapping, uncoupling, unstacking., as needed.
- Assisted in loading outgoing shipments onto trucks or other conveyances as necessary.
- Retrieved customer orders from inventory locations using a clamp truck and delivered them to designated areas for packaging and shipping purposes.
- Organized and maintained an orderly work area at all times while operating the clamp truck equipment safely.
- Reported any damaged products or packages to supervisor immediately upon discovery during transport process.
- Followed proper lifting techniques when loading and unloading freight onto pallets or trucks with a clamp truck device attached..
- Adhered to all company policies regarding safe operation of forklifts and clamp trucks while on premises.
- Assessed weight distribution of load prior to moving it with the clamp truck in order to ensure stability throughout transport process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology to scan barcodes on items being moved with the clamp truck.
- Communicated effectively with team members about tasks completed using forklift and clamp truck devices.
- Cleaned up spills quickly and efficiently after completing transportation task with a clamp truck device.
- Provided assistance in maintaining cleanliness of warehouse environment by picking up debris from floor around where forklift and clamp trucks are operated.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Cashier
Chisum Travel Center
Colorado City, Texas
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Kitchen Hand
Stripes Convenience Store
Colorado City, Texas
04.2002 - 10.2022
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
- Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access to items when needed.
- Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Kept records of food waste to track usage levels.
- Followed recipes accurately while adhering to portion control standards.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Assisted in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and basic cooking under chef's guidance.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Provided customer service when necessary, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.
- Maintained an organized workstation, ensuring tools and ingredients are readily available.
- Monitored food temperature during storage and preparation to adhere to food safety standards.
- Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
Forklift Operator
Texas Department Of Transportation
Post, Texas
01.2013 - 11.2021
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Education
Certifications in Wind, Solar And Telecommunications - Wind
Air-Steams Renewables Inc
Tehachapi, CA08-2024
Skills
- Global Wind Organization certifications and other wind certifications
- Truck loading and unloading
- Physical strength
- Heavy lifting
- Job site safety
- Team lifting
- Texas Driver's license
- Safe vehicle operation
- Team collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Punctual and reliable
- Repetitive work
- Clean driving record
- Material handling
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Ladder safety
Timeline
Traveling Wind Turbine Technician
Impact Wind
08.2024 - 11.2024
Clamptruck Operator
Plains Cotton Co-Op Assn
03.2023 - 06.2024
Cashier
Chisum Travel Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
Water Laborer
City Of Colorado City
10.2022 - 12.2024
Forklift Operator
Texas Department Of Transportation
01.2013 - 11.2021
Kitchen Hand
Stripes Convenience Store
04.2002 - 10.2022
Certifications in Wind, Solar And Telecommunications - Wind
Air-Steams Renewables Inc
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