Shawn Vang
Summary
Dedicated to continuous learning and skill application to enhance personal and team success. Proven experience operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless material handling and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering consistent performance through diligent equipment maintenance and strict adherence to safety protocols. Possesses a solid understanding of warehouse management and logistics coordination, contributing to streamlined operations and improved productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Weeks Forest Products
05.2019 - 10.2022
- At Weeks Forest Products I operated the forklift to fulfill customers' orders of lumber in a safe and efficient manner. My responsibilities that come with my position include the following:
- Maintaining precise and accurate inventory records for preparing reports for management.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed before and while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Organizing items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Assisting with shipping and receiving activities whenever needed.
- Processing orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Unloading incoming items from trucks and rail cars in a safe manner.
- Packaging, labeling, and tagging goods efficiently and correctly to ensure they will be transferred to their correct destination.
- Preparing finished stock for shipment or delivery by identifying and pulling the correct product then securing it safely by banding them with straps or wrapping them with cling wrap to ensure safe transport.
- Unloading lumber and other goods from box trucks or flatbeds and vice versa.
- 3537 Aldrich Ave N
- Minneapolis MN
- 55412
- Shawnvang0724@gmail.com
Fabricator
01.2017 - 02.2019
- As a Fabricator I learned to:
- Perform layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Operate various fabrication machines such as shears, brakes, presses, grinders and drill presses.
- Set-up and adjusted fabrication equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Interpret product assembly instructions from blueprints and manuals.
- Study assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Auto mechanic
MC auto
07.2017 - 08.2020
- As an auto mechanic I ensured every vehicle that comes through the shop leaves with their problem fixed and in better condition than when they come in by following these procedures:
- Perform routine maintenance checks such as oil changes, tune-ups and brake repairs.
- Diagnosing mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as brakes, spark plugs and radiators.
- Test vehicle engines to identify any malfunctions or mishaps.
- Replace engine components including filters, belts, hoses and pumps.
- Aligning wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Testing components and internal systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Applying troubleshooting and diagnosing procedures to locate the source of malfunctions.
- I also trained and guided new employees on the correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
CNC Machine Operator
International Paper
02.2014 - 04.2016
- At International Paper I learned to:
- Set up and operate various cnc machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Loaded feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position.
Education
High School -
Capitol high school
Baton Rouge, LA01.2014
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Efficient truck loading
- Skilled in automotive repair and maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Metal fabrication
- CNC machine operation
- Effective communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective time management
- Flexible problem-solving
- Strong work ethic
- Bilingual in English and Hmong
- Order selection
Languages
English
Hmong
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Weeks Forest Products
05.2019 - 10.2022
Auto mechanic
MC auto
07.2017 - 08.2020
Fabricator
01.2017 - 02.2019
CNC Machine Operator
International Paper
02.2014 - 04.2016
High School -
Capitol high school