Melvin Goode
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated and dependable employee with more than 15 years of successful experience in the plumbing industry. Recognized as a hard working employee with the ability to communicate skillfully with various written documents, as well as maintaining the ability to convey ideas and expectations orally. Positive, performance driven, and highly-detailed individual, who is a quick learner with great customer service, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Maintain the ability to keep up in a fast paced environment. Detailed Plumber with extensive experience planning and performing emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems. Recognized for maintaining 100% customer satisfaction ratings in the Hampton/TideWater Virginia area. Comfortable working under pressure with minimal supervision.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Team Member
Whole Food Market
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring tasks completed efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, tracking stock and minimizing discrepancies.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance product knowledge and service skills.
Plumber Tech
Plumbing Service
04.2020 - 01.2025
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Operated ground microphones and listening discs to locate hidden water line leaks.
Material Handler III
MG Plumbing LLC
10.2019 - 01.2020
Custodian
American Facility Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Completed floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing of materials.
- Scrubbed, top-coated, buffed and varnished hard floors.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
- Hosed down and swept steps and sidewalks.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for classrooms.
Baler Operator
Cenveo Printing And Publishing
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Operated forklift equipment safely and efficiently on team of 12 employees.
- Received training and certification from Cenveo to represent brand, explain technical functions of mobile devices and guide product selection by customers.
- Operated baler equipment safely and efficiently on team of 12 employees.
Shipping And Receiving Specialist
On Board Dupont Spruance Plant
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Transport products to and from warehouse and distribution centers.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
- Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures.
- Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure safe and positive work atmosphere.
- Study production schedule to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
- Pull, pack and slip orders in an accurate manner.
- Receiving raw materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling and shipping products.
Plumbing
D&F Plumbing
04.2008 - 04.2013
- Installation, maintenance, inspections, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment.
- Assemble and install pipes and additional hardware.
- Install other plumbing equipment: sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners and appliances.
- Assist the lead supervisor with additional duties to complete the task.
Landscape Laborer
Magic Touch Landscaping
05.2003 - 05.2008
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls.
- Follow planned landscaping designs.
- Operate vehicles, powered equipment and hand tools.
- Expert in paying attention to detail to precised application of specified materials.
Warehouse Associate
Deep Water Terminal
06.1998 - 05.2003
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment in accurate and timely manner, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
Education
GED -
Old Dominion Job Core
Lynchburg, VA01.1984
Skills
- Facilities maintenance
- Safety-oriented
- Fast learner
- Self-starter
- Multi-tasking
- Certified forklift operator
- Plumbing Fixture Installation
- Commercial Plumbing
- Plumbing Code Knowledge
- Drain Cleaning
- Faucet Repair
- Piping Replacement
Certification
- Forklift Operator
- Baler Operator
Timeline
Meat Department Team Member
Whole Food Market
05.2025 - Current
Plumber Tech
Plumbing Service
04.2020 - 01.2025
Material Handler III
MG Plumbing LLC
10.2019 - 01.2020
Custodian
American Facility Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
Baler Operator
Cenveo Printing And Publishing
09.2016 - 02.2019
Shipping And Receiving Specialist
On Board Dupont Spruance Plant
05.2013 - 02.2016
Plumbing
D&F Plumbing
04.2008 - 04.2013
Landscape Laborer
Magic Touch Landscaping
05.2003 - 05.2008
Warehouse Associate
Deep Water Terminal
06.1998 - 05.2003
GED -
Old Dominion Job Core