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Intern

Patrick Threat

Opelika,AL

Summary

Accomplished Loader and Unloader at Wal-Mart Distribution Center, adept in maintaining inventory accuracy up to 100% using advanced warehouse management software. Excelled in fostering professional relationships, enhancing business success through effective team training and development. Skilled in forklift operation and warehouse safety, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and quality standards in all shipping and receiving processes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Loader and Unloader

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Lifted and slid packages weighing up to Number pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
  • Maintained inventory and locations to Number percent accuracy using computerized warehouse management system.
  • Interacted professionally and regularly with customers, operators, supervisors and other personnel and enhanced business success.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Reviewed and followed computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped.
  • Operated computer programs to load finished products and hand-wrote tickets during computer network downtime.
  • Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
  • Orchestrated merchandise flow to selling floor or stock, performed recurring cycle counts and audited targeted inventory.

Electrical Apprentice

Zars Electric
07.2015 - 07.2020
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
  • Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
  • Completed full apprenticeship program to become qualified Electrician.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
  • Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.

Forklift Operator/ Electrician Apprentice

Hanna Factory Automation /
07.1996 - 09.1999
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
  • Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
  • Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
  • Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.

Education

No -

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL

Yes - Pre- Business

Auburn High School
Auburn, AL
06.1983

Skills

  • Shipment Processing
  • Safe Chemical Handling
  • Sorting and Labeling
  • Team training and development
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Computerized load control
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Freight Handling
  • Maintaining records
  • Forklift Operation
  • Load Planning
  • Storage Area Management
  • Warehouse machine operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Order Picking
  • Assembly line work
  • Vehicle loading
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Software for warehouse management
  • Product shipments
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Material handling regulatory compliance

Certification

Forklift certification

Timeline

Loader and Unloader

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
05.2024 - 07.2024

Electrical Apprentice

Zars Electric
07.2015 - 07.2020

Forklift Operator/ Electrician Apprentice

Hanna Factory Automation /
07.1996 - 09.1999

No -

Southern Union State Community College

Yes - Pre- Business

Auburn High School

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