Sauolegogo Tafaovale
Auburn,WA
Summary
Hardworking, professional forklift operator with solid expertise indoor and outdoors operations and logistics. Skilled in operating various types of forklifts, ensuring safety and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexible with changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, adept at maintaining smooth workflow and meeting operational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Forklift Operator
Nuray Metals
Puyallup, WA
11.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials across warehouse, ensuring timely delivery.
- Oversaw daily workflows, coordinating team activities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material handling time and increased productivity.
Security Officer
Fast Guard Service
Auburn, Washington
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Documented incidents in detailed reports for future reference and analysis.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Tracked visitors entering and exiting the facility using visitor logs and ID verification processes.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
Blaster Spray Painter
ST Fabrication
Orting, Washington
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated spray painting equipment to apply coatings on various metal surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and masking as needed for optimal adhesion.
- Maintained and calibrated spray guns to ensure consistent application of materials.
- Inspected finished products for quality and consistency before final approval.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean workspace to prevent hazards.
- Sprayed multiple layers of paint on product surfaces using hand-held airless spray guns.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, organizing inventory for easy access.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments and inventory levels.
- Followed proper procedures for hazardous material handling and storage.
- Monitored stock levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Stocking Clerk
FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIAL
Lakewood, Wa
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Unload products from trailers using lift trucks and other material handling equipment
- Load and unload trucks using a forklift or clamp/ reach truck lift and by hand
- Prepares orders for shipment
- Delivered orders to job sites
- Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
- Responsible for proper issue of material and assisting in warehouse cleanliness
- Assisted team members with unloading large shipments when needed
- Stock buildings
- Manage daily tasks and oversee installation of multiple styles and types of Commercial Fencing, depending on the customer's need
Fencing Contractor
Quality fence builders
Auburn, Wa
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Installed various types of fences including wood, vinyl, and chain link.
- Conducted site assessments to determine appropriate fencing solutions.
- Operated tools and equipment for efficient fence installation and repair.
- Collaborated with clients to design custom fencing layouts and styles.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely completion of installations.
- Maintained inventory of materials for ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Removed old fencing prior to new installations.
- Loaded trucks with necessary supplies such as fence posts, rails, wire mesh and fasteners.
- Applied sealants to protect wood from weather elements.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when operating power tools and equipment.
- Assessed fencing needs of clients and provided recommendations on materials, designs, and installation methods.
- Installed wood, metal, vinyl, chain-link and other types of fences in residential and commercial locations.
- Utilized hand tools such as post hole diggers, saws, drills and hammers during installation processes.
Security Officer
Security Services
Tacoma, Washington
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security compliance.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter unauthorized access and threats.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, ensuring proper protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations.
- Prepared detailed incident reports for management review and analysis.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on procedures and protocols.
- Maintained surveillance equipment, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
Forklift Operator
Dynamic
Kent, Wa
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately using proper handling techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained organized inventory by stacking products in designated locations.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking inventory movements effectively.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leone high school
Leone, Pago Pago AS, US6 2011
Skills
- Record Keeping
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Stockroom Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Order Processing
- Inventory Management
- Shelf Organization
- Warehouse Operations
- Quality Control
- Stock Rotation
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading and Unloading
- Order Picking
- Barcode Scanning
- Product Knowledge
- Forklift Operation
- Stock Replenishment
- Security Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
- Order Receiving
- Product restocking
- Merchandise Stocking
- Equipment Cleaning
- Safety processes and procedures
- Shelf Stocking
- Warehouse Safety
- Proper Stacking and Storage
- Willing to Learn
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Friendly and Personable
- Truck unloading
- Shelving of products
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Order Fulfillment
- Light maintenance
- Packing and shipping
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet arrangement
- Stock management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Tracking
- Problem-Solving
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Mentoring and training
- Report creation
- Active Listening
- Pick lists
- Shipment Preparation
- Organizational Skills
- Organization and Categorization
- Forecasting skills
- Production line operations
- Stock replenishment
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Lead Forklift Operator
Nuray Metals
11.2025 - Current
Blaster Spray Painter
ST Fabrication
01.2025 - 08.2025
Security Officer
Fast Guard Service
04.2024 - 01.2026
Stocking Clerk
FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIAL
01.2021 - 09.2024
Security Officer
Security Services
08.2017 - 02.2019
Fencing Contractor
Quality fence builders
07.2016 - 08.2020
Forklift Operator
Dynamic
01.2014 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Leone high school