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Lucrae Thomas

Austin,TX

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. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator, Laborer, Material Handler

BAY INSTALLATIONS OF TEXAS
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Load, unload, and move materials within warehouse
  • Read work order and followed oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
  • Open containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools
  • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
  • Load materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
  • Move materials to or from storage or designated storage area, using hand truck, electric pallet jacks or other device
  • Secure lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated truck or electric pallet jack
  • Count, weigh, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
  • Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
  • Load truck for shipment
  • Stack and assemble material into bundles and band bundles together, using banding machine and clincher
  • Clamp sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products
  • Drive gas and electric-powered forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Hook tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
  • Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
  • Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
  • Load and unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Refilled forklift fuel tank.

Delivery Driver

SOUTHERN FLOWERS
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Receive supply of flowers from central distribution warehouse
  • Verify load against delivery document
  • Load and unload flowers in delivery truck
  • Deliver flowers per address list
  • Drives truck with capacity under 3 tons to transport and deliver flowers to various floral business establishments
  • Drive truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area
  • Kept log of items delivered
  • Collects payment for goods delivered
  • Responsible for payments by check from customers
  • Maintain truck inspection log according to state and federal regulations
  • Maintain telephone communication with warehouse to receive delivery instructions
  • Drive truck equipped with GPS system through city streets
  • Inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.

Tow Truck Driver

V & R TOWING
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Drive flatbed tow-truck to transport motor vehicles to repair garage
  • Receive calls and dispatched to locations to assist broken down and stalled motor vehicles
  • Receive calls and dispatched to locations to assist with removing damaged vehicles from accident scenes
  • Receive calls and dispatched to locations to tow unoccupied vehicles at the request of the vehicle owner
  • Attach antisway bar to vehicle by means of cable, chains, or other grappling devices, and hoists one end of vehicle, using hand or powered winch
  • Make minor repairs to vehicles along highway, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires
  • Assist with motor vehicle lock outs using lock out kits.

Forklift Operator

GREAT WIDE
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Load, unload, and move materials within warehouse
  • Read work order and followed oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
  • Open containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools
  • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
  • Load materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
  • Move materials to or from storage or designated storage area, using hand truck, electric pallet jacks or other device
  • Secure lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated truck or electric pallet jack
  • Count, weigh, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
  • Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
  • Load truck for shipment
  • Stack and assemble material into bundles and band bundles together, using banding machine and clincher
  • Clamp sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products
  • Drive gas and electric-powered forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Hook tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
  • Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
  • Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
  • Load and unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Refilled forklift fuel tank.

Delivery Driver

UNITED TOOLS & FASTNERS
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Double-check inventory count to avoid discrepancies between what's loaded and what's documented
  • Verify that all items scheduled for delivery are present and in good condition, matching them against the delivery manifest
  • Plan the order in which items will be loaded onto the vehicle to optimize space and accessibility during deliveries
  • Safely load tools, fasteners, and equipment onto the delivery vehicle, ensuring they are secure for transportation
  • Safely secure tools, fasteners, and equipment in the vehicle to prevent shifting during transit
  • Maintain accurate delivery records, including proof of delivery signatures and invoices
  • Keep track of inventory levels in the delivery vehicle and report any discrepancies to the warehouse or supervisor
  • Answer customer questions about the tools and fasteners being delivered
  • Review the delivery schedule and any specific customer instructions, addresses, or contact information
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Deliver products on time
  • Professionally interact with customers at delivery locations
  • Maintain effective communication with the warehouse or dispatch to coordinate deliveries and pickups
  • Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving
  • Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks, such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, and brakes
  • Monitor and record fuel consumption, and ensure the vehicle has an adequate fuel supply for deliveries
  • Keep the delivery vehicle clean and well-maintained, both inside and outside.

Nut and Bolt Assembler and Forklift Operator

KT BOLTS
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Couples and packages nuts and bolts
  • Screws nut on bolt by hand and holds nut in chuck of nut-turning machine that spins and tightens nut on bolt
  • Weighs or counts specified amounts of nuts and bolts, and records number of units on production form
  • Pushes box or carton along bench or onto conveyor
  • Tie long bolts into bundles, using wire
  • Feed nuts and bolts into hopper of machine that automatically couples and packages nuts and bolts
  • Drive gas and electric-powered forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Hook tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
  • Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
  • Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Refilled forklift fuel tank.

Delivery Driver

HARDIES PRODUCE
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Perform pre/post driver inspections to include simple vehicle maintenance and report mechanical issues
  • Verify the product being delivered to an account is correct using the invoice as a reference
  • Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries
  • Use driver tablet for GPS navigation, verification of successful delivery and making adjustments to the customer invoice
  • Ensure products are delivered in a timely manner
  • Effectively communicate with the dispatch office
  • Collect signature and/or payments at delivery locales
  • Deliver goods to specific locations determined by clients
  • Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift
  • Follow rules and regulations of the road
  • Follow company and state safety requirements for loading and unloading products
  • Clean truck
  • Return undelivered product
  • Check in customer returned product
  • Provide payments received
  • Ensure paperwork is properly documented
  • Keep driving records
  • Any other work assigned.

Delivery Driver

BROTHERS PRODUCE
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Rotate coolers as necessary
  • Review produce orders prior to loading items on the truck for delivery
  • Document produce items that have been loaded or unloaded on delivery truck
  • Provide customer service
  • Adhere to written driver safety rules and compliance with the Federal and State regulations
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Communicate with supervisor and all other departments regarding customer complaints, short orders, returns, accidents, damage to the vehicle, and injuries
  • Clean company vehicle at the end of shift
  • Perform other duties requested by the supervisor or manager.

Forklift Operator, Mule Driver, Loader/Unloader & Laborer

TEXAS TERMINAL INC
02.2012 - 01.2014
  • Manually loaded and unloaded cargo boats
  • Unloaded and loaded various pipes from boats
  • Drove mule truck to boats on the waterfront to load and unload heavy equipment such as generators, conveyors, bulldozers, vehicles, 18 wheelers etc
  • Hitched moffett trailers to the mule trucks to transport heavy equipment to boats on the waterfront
  • Drive gas and electric-powered forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Hook tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
  • Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
  • Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Refilled forklift fuel tank.

Carpentry, Tower Servicing, Reach Forklift Operator

COOLING TOWERS OF TEXAS
10.2010 - 04.2011
  • Built new cooling towers
  • Build skeleton inside of new cooling towers
  • Used saws to cut wood to build the skeleton frame of cooling tower
  • Assembled cooling tower steam stack
  • Calibrated fans inside the stacks
  • Performed inspections on previously built cooling towers and replaced wood skeleton frame as necessary
  • Inspected old steam stack fans and replaced fans as necessary
  • Used rope to transport wood from ground level to build level
  • Drive gas and electric-powered forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Hook tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
  • Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
  • Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Refilled forklift fuel tank.

Carpentry, Tower Servicing, Reach Forklift Operator

STAR COOLING TOWERS
02.2009 - 10.2010
  • Built new cooling towers
  • Build skeleton inside of new cooling towers
  • Assembled cooling tower steam stack
  • Calibrated fans inside the stacks
  • Performed inspections on previously built cooling towers and replaced wood skeleton frame as necessary
  • Inspected old steam stack fans and replaced fans as necessary
  • Used rope to transport wood from ground level to build level
  • Drive gas and electric-powered forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Hook tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
  • Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
  • Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Refilled forklift fuel tank.

Education

GED -

Marque Learning Center

12th Grade Education -

01.1990

Skills

  • Over 30 years of professional experience in the areas of forklift operation, cooling tower carpentry and maintenance, waterfront boat and truck loading, assembly, warehousing and flatbed motor vehicle towing Strengths include excellent work ethic, team work, customer service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Forklift Operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Material Handling
  • General laborer
  • Material packaging

Training

  • Carpentry Certification, 2000
  • TWIC Card Certification, 2006
  • Forklift Operator Permit, 2013

Timeline

Forklift Operator, Laborer, Material Handler

BAY INSTALLATIONS OF TEXAS
10.2022 - 02.2023

Delivery Driver

SOUTHERN FLOWERS
07.2022 - 10.2022

Tow Truck Driver

V & R TOWING
12.2021 - 07.2022

Forklift Operator

GREAT WIDE
09.2018 - 04.2020

Delivery Driver

UNITED TOOLS & FASTNERS
02.2018 - 04.2018

Nut and Bolt Assembler and Forklift Operator

KT BOLTS
01.2018 - 02.2018

Delivery Driver

HARDIES PRODUCE
08.2015 - 05.2016

Delivery Driver

BROTHERS PRODUCE
10.2014 - 08.2015

Forklift Operator, Mule Driver, Loader/Unloader & Laborer

TEXAS TERMINAL INC
02.2012 - 01.2014

Carpentry, Tower Servicing, Reach Forklift Operator

COOLING TOWERS OF TEXAS
10.2010 - 04.2011

Carpentry, Tower Servicing, Reach Forklift Operator

STAR COOLING TOWERS
02.2009 - 10.2010

GED -

Marque Learning Center

12th Grade Education -

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