Quintin Thompson
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator and Structural Welder with a proven track record at Daikin Texas Technology Park, enhancing warehouse efficiency and structural integrity through expert forklift operation and precise welding techniques. Skilled in OSHA compliance and metal fabrication, I excel in safety and team collaboration, significantly reducing project completion times and maintenance costs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Daikin Texas Technology Park, Corestaff Services
07.2024 - Current
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- 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.
Manager
Burger King
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Welder
Honda Of South Carolina
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Structural Welder
PPM Inc
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
Structural Welder
Georgia Power Plant Vogtle
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
- Contributed to reductions in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
Education
No Degree - Welding Technology
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC03-2019
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Warehouse Safety
- Warehouse Operations
- Order picking and processing
- OSHA Compliance
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Blue Print reading
- ARC welding'
- MIG welding
- Metal Fabrication
- Supervising
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Daikin Texas Technology Park, Corestaff Services
07.2024 - Current
Manager
Burger King
03.2024 - 06.2024
Welder
Honda Of South Carolina
08.2020 - 09.2023
Structural Welder
Georgia Power Plant Vogtle
05.2019 - 11.2019
Structural Welder
PPM Inc
02.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - Welding Technology
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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