JOHNTAVIS VARNER
ATLANTA,GA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Dedicated individual focused on achieving objectives and exceeding expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician 1
Arcadia
College Park, Ga
02.2022 - Current
- Executed repairs with a variety of specialized tools.
- Alleviated issues efficiently using problem-solving skills.
- Implemented bus rail fabrication processes.
- Conducted motor swaps for efficient conveyor operation.
- Ensured operational efficiency by addressing equipment issues.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
Forklift Lead
Americold Logistics
Pleasantdale, Ga
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments
- Loaded items to maximize work efficiency
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items
- Maximized team efficiency by using equipment to move materials
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Leading Dock to stay on tasks
- Optimized warehouse efficiency through strategic material handling, enhancing order accuracy and reducing processing time for improved customer satisfaction
- Fostered teamwork in high-pressure logistics environment, coordinating seamlessly with colleagues to meet tight deadlines and maintain productivity standards
- Ensured precise load placement and secure packaging, minimizing product damage and optimizing space utilization in storage and transportation
- Implemented creative solutions for complex storage challenges, maximizing warehouse capacity and streamlining inventory management processes
- Analyzed shipment patterns to optimize forklift routes, reducing transit time and increasing overall operational efficiency in the warehouse
Education
GED -
Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner, GASkills
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Management
- Safety Awareness
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Load Securing
- Warehouse Operations
- Performance Evaluation
- Scheduling
- Maintenance Coordination
- Safety Compliance
- Productivity Monitoring
- Workflow Organization
- Order Picking
- Material Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- General maintenance/mechanic (Garage doors, change batteries, breaks etc)
- Problem Solving
- Logistics Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Space Optimization
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 1
Arcadia
02.2022 - Current
Forklift Lead
Americold Logistics
01.2019 - 02.2022
GED -
Middle Georgia Technical College