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Damien Thurston

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Results-driven Warehouse Operations Specialist with extensive experience at Sysco Atlanta, specializing in heavy equipment operation and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance material handling efficiency and implement quality inspection processes, leading to streamlined operations and elevated safety standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that drive team success and operational excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Order Selector

Sysco Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Operating electric pallet jack, selecting orders for specific batches
  • Using a Wearable Device for scanning and locations

Inventory Control Specialist

DiversiTech
Duluth, GA
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Operate reach-truck, forklift, electric pallet jack and cherry pickers
  • Inventory control, Auditing, Cycle Counts, And Put Backs, RF Scanner, and Tablets

Machine Operator

Suzanne's Kitchen
Duluth, GA
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Operated machinery to produce the kitchen's food supply and ensured standard process execution
  • Added ingredients to proper batches
  • Ensured that the machines were producing high-quality chicken products

Crew Member

Metro Waterproofing
Scottdale, GA
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Applied multiple types of material and caulk to secure water and fire damage
  • Monitored contract performance to ensure compliance with contract agreement
  • Maintained daily records of work activities and conditions on the job site
  • Monitored on site activities including safety, quality of materials, workmanship, and the finished product

Machine Operator

Carcoustic South USA
Buford, GA
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Placed items in machine (hot press and cold press) to be cut, shaped properly, and counted, then packed
  • Checked machinery before using it and cleaned it appropriately
  • Documented audit procedures
  • Complied with all safety regulations and outcomes
  • Reassembled equipment
  • Performed required quality checks every 30 minutes

Stand-up Forklift Operator/Stand-up Reach Truck, Picker/packer

Animal Supply
Suwanee, GA
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Responsible for replenishing, dropping, picking, packing, loading, and unloading trucks
  • Picked orders and loaded trucks
  • Moved 26ft box trucks to the dock to be loaded and parked
  • Tested concrete and broke cylinders
  • Completed Pre and Post pours inspection reports, checked measurements and dimensions
  • Ensured contractors were following contract requirements, safety and industry codes and standards
  • Monitored the contract until work was completed and closed out and inspected work for contractual compliance, safety, and quality

Education

High School Diploma -

Evans High School
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Warehouse Distribution
  • Packaging
  • Material Handler
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Picking and Packing
  • Commercial Driving
  • Trim Carpentry
  • Forklift
  • Caulking
  • Pallet Jack
  • Manufacturing
  • Box Truck
  • Reach Truck
  • Construction
  • Concrete Finishing
  • Concrete Forming
  • Quality Inspection

Certification

  • OSHA 10, 04/01/14 to Present
  • Wastewater Treatment System Certification, 04/01/14 to Present
  • Concrete Quality Control Certification, 04/01/14 to Present

Timeline

Order Selector

Sysco Atlanta
04.2024 - 12.2024

Inventory Control Specialist

DiversiTech
06.2023 - 04.2024

Machine Operator

Suzanne's Kitchen
05.2022 - 03.2023

Crew Member

Metro Waterproofing
09.2021 - 04.2022

Machine Operator

Carcoustic South USA
11.2020 - 08.2021

Stand-up Forklift Operator/Stand-up Reach Truck, Picker/packer

Animal Supply
08.2018 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Evans High School
Damien Thurston