Orlando Foster
Clinton,MS
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterproofer
Adam Evans Water Proofing
10.2019 - Current
- Loaded and carried materials to facilitate transport at construction sites.
- Smoothed and leveled new concrete or other materials.
- Trained and supervised team of construction workers.
- Utilized equipment to break old forms and structures.
- Prepared and applied construction materials to build structures or fill gaps.
- Developed safe and efficient workflows for construction projects.
- Assisted with post-construction cleanup and maintenance.
- Inspected completed projects to meet customer expectations.
- Coordinated with architects and designers to support satisfactory end products.
- Followed industry regulations and local building codes.
- Conducted quality control of materials used in construction.
- Maintained relationships with local suppliers for cost-effective materials.
Forklift Operator
Calsonic Kansei
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Maintenance Technician
Walmart
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
Plumber
Jesco Plumbing
07.2006 - 05.2010
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fitting.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Plumber's Apprentice
Ivey Plumbing
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Fabricated, repaired and maintained diverse piping systems according to project specifications.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to verify project measurements and specifications.
- Inspected and tested existing plumbing systems for compliance with building codes.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Sullivan High
Durant, MS05.2001
Skills
- Safety Standards
- Business Problem Solutions
- Inventory Control
- Plumbing Repairs
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Roofing
- Safety Monitoring and Compliance
- Performing Finishing Work
- Drywall Painting
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Materials Transport
- Team Development
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Warehousing Functions
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
Timeline
Waterproofer
Adam Evans Water Proofing
10.2019 - Current
Forklift Operator
Calsonic Kansei
08.2012 - 10.2019
Maintenance Technician
Walmart
11.2010 - 10.2012
Plumber
Jesco Plumbing
07.2006 - 05.2010
Plumber's Apprentice
Ivey Plumbing
07.2003 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
William Sullivan High