Nathan Dunham
Salinas,CA
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mill Operator
George’s
Cassville, Missouri
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated machinery to process poultry products efficiently.
- Monitored equipment for proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work area.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Documented daily operations and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
Forklift Operator
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella
Terra Bella, CA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of pistachio products and supplies.
- Implemented best practices for safe storage of materials in the facility.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding inventory needs and issues.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Trailer Mechanic
Young’s transfer
Porterville, California
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Inspected trailers for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Repaired braking systems and suspension components on various trailer models.
- Performed routine maintenance on trailers including lubrication and tire checks.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify electrical and hydraulic system failures.
- Ensured a clean and organized workspace while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on trailers, including brakes, suspensions, and axles.
- Installed new trailer components such as hitches, wiring harnesses, lights, brakes, and suspension systems.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts such as brake lines, wheel bearings, tires, and air bags.
- Followed safety protocols while working on trailers in order to prevent injury or property damage.
- Inspected trailer components for damage and wear to determine necessary repairs or replacements.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders by documenting part numbers used during repairs.
- Assisted other mechanics when needed by providing advice or helping out with difficult tasks.
- Adjusted brakes on trailers to ensure proper operation of the braking system.
- Diagnosed electrical problems and implemented repair solutions.
- Updated computer system with latest changes for each trailer.
- Ensured that all tools and materials used during repair jobs were stored properly after use.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic equipment such as pressure gauges and test lamps.
- Welded broken frames or other metal components of trailers using welding equipment.
- Repaired electrical systems in trailers including lighting fixtures and power supply cables.
Maintenance mechanic
Sierra Forest Products
Terra Bella, California
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and equipment for operational efficiency.
- Performed preventive maintenance on production machines to ensure reliability.
- Repaired hydraulic and pneumatic systems to maintain production flow.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for equipment repairs and installations.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs completed.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment status and needs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Education
Monache High School
Porterville, CaliforniaSkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Load management
- Inventory control
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical repair
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Record keeping
- Equipment inspections
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Maintenance and repair
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift operator certification
- Warehouse operations
- Incident reporting
- Warehouse safety
- Efficient data entry
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Mill Operator
George’s
04.2025 - 07.2025
Forklift Operator
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella
06.2023 - 12.2023
Trailer Mechanic
Young’s transfer
03.2023 - 09.2023
Maintenance mechanic
Sierra Forest Products
09.2021 - 05.2022
Monache High School