Saun Shields
Salina
Summary
Proactive professional with extensive experience in equipment operation and safety protocols. Recognized for effective communication and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Electrical construction knowledge and preventive maintenance experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Salina
10.2021 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Organized inventory and maintained warehouse cleanliness to facilitate smooth workflow and minimize hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Monitored safety protocols during material handling operations consistently.
- Maintained accurate inventory movement records and equipment usage logs to support efficient operations.
- Facilitated efficient shipment by loading pallets onto trailers.
- Moved freight and stock between storage, production areas, and loading docks to maintain workflow.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Maintenance
Kwik Shop
Salina
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on machines.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen equipment.
- Identified and addressed minor maintenance issues, escalating serious conditions to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Communicated required facility repairs to maintenance staff to facilitate prompt action.
Assembly Line Worker
Exide Technologies
Salina
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Operated assembly line machinery for battery production.
- Inspected components for quality and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials needed for production.
- Adjusted machinery settings to ensure precise assembly for various battery models.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques, enhancing team capability and consistency.
Apprentice Electrician
Heineken Electric
Manhattan
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with senior electricians on project planning and execution tasks.
- Maintained safety protocols while working on electrical installations and repairs.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Collaborated in a team-based environment to successfully complete electrical installation projects.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of the fully qualified professionals.
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
- Ensured compliance with relevant codes related to the National Electrical Code.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers or fuses.
- Aided electricians in wiring residential buildings through installation of electrical conduits.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Assembled conduits by threading ends together with couplings or clamps.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with various types of control systems.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.
- Tested functions of installed electricity control and distribution apparatus for dependability or adjustments.
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Identified potential problems before they occur by inspecting equipment regularly.
- Adhered to company policies regarding the use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintained records of installation activities by completing forms and reports as required.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast Of Saline
5056 E. K-4 Hwy, Gypsum,Ks 6744805-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Building Information Modeling
International Academy of Design And Technology
Tampa, FLSkills
- Equipment operation
- Forklift maintenance
- Load securing
- Safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Fortnite gameplay with my children
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
10.2021 - 02.2026
Maintenance
Kwik Shop
02.2020 - 10.2021
Assembly Line Worker
Exide Technologies
10.2018 - 10.2020
Apprentice Electrician
Heineken Electric
12.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Southeast Of Saline
Some College (No Degree) - Building Information Modeling
International Academy of Design And Technology