Thomas Blayne Adams
Creswell,OR
Summary
Demonstrates success at Airgas in cylinder exchange and inventory management, ensures efficient dry ice production/operations, and customer satisfaction. Recognized for outstanding customer support, strict adherence to safety protocols, forklift certification, and effective communication. Fostering teamwork and problem-solving. Operate and maintain the dry ice machine, manage weekly orders, and adjust schedules to optimize workflow.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counter Sales Rep
Airgas
Eugene, Oregon
03.2022 - Current
- Operation of dry ice machine to fulfill weekly production schedules.
- Assess equipment performance and communicate maintenance requirements promptly.
- Monitor machine operations to detect issues or defects in finished products.
- Maintain dry ice machine for optimal operational efficiency.
- Calibrate machine settings to ensure optimal operation per specifications.
- Monitor and document production volume for entry at end of shift into inventory.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Train new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Conduct cylinder exchanges following safety protocols while utilizing PPE.
- Certified forklift operator; relocate dry ice totes and cylinder pallets daily.
- Trained in securing cylinders to cylinder pallets with ratchet straps for safe transport.
- Assist in unloading cylinders from route trucks to enhance inventory management efficiency.
- Plan and coordinate daily routes for delivery drivers.
General Laborer
City of Eugene-Quantum Recruiters
Eugene, Oregon
07.2013 - 11.2021
- Provide excellent customer service/accurate public information to park patrons in determining their needs, conveying information regarding park rules, and identifying safety and security of park patrons, employees, facilities, and grounds
- Monitor detailed verbal/written instructions to keep accurate work records, identify hazards using standard safety precautions and procedures, including proper use of PPE
- Responsible for checking out/in heavy equipment, refueling as needed
- Operate and identify needed repairs, maintain, and conduct light mechanical work on hand tools, light/heavy power equipment
- Execute detailed tasks in the maintenance and sanitation of City of Eugene parks including grounds, buildings, structures, and equipment
- Proven ability to operate equipment including loading/unloading of heavy equipment via flatbed trailer, front loader tractor, etc
- Maintain natural and developed park lands including invasive species management, equipment operation, mowing, weeding, trail maintenance and tree work
- Respect, support, and promote diversity in the workplace, and parks
Cart Delivery Driver
Apex Recycling and Disposal
Eugene, Oregon
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Organized route on daily basis
- Delivered and retrieved garbage and recycling containers to & from customer accounts daily
- Logged waste container numbers correlating to customers address via company work order
- Operated and Inspected company truck and trailer for any defects, reported them in maintenance program/app
Customer Security Representative
Shred-it/Stericycle
Portland, Oregon
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Achieved a completed driver/delivery route daily (independently, but as part of a four-man remote team), showing the ability to be a self-starter, be self-directed/work independently (without direct supervision) and have excellent time management skills
- Entrusted with monitoring/organizing warehouse inventory daily, while maintaining communication with the head office
- Stocked inventory as needed
- Executed manual and electric pallet jacks, lift gates/box trucks, for loading/unloading
- Executed proven history of accurately maintaining detailed records, via handheld computer, and written records
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, while communicating with business accounts, to assess and accommodate changing business needs
- Delivered on-site confidential document shredding services while adhering to the company 'Confidential Non-Disclosure Agreement,' adhering to the governing HIPAA Laws
- Acknowledged for achieving a high customer rating in certain regional locations by reversing areas of under-performance, resulting in customer retention
Education
High School Diploma -
Canby High School
Canby, OregonSkills
- Cylinder exchange
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Customer support
- Financial transactions
- Safety protocols
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Point of sale systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Manage inventory
- Teamwork
Certification
- Class B CDL
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Counter Sales Rep
Airgas
03.2022 - Current
Cart Delivery Driver
Apex Recycling and Disposal
11.2019 - 07.2020
Customer Security Representative
Shred-it/Stericycle
01.2016 - 05.2018
General Laborer
City of Eugene-Quantum Recruiters
07.2013 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Canby High School