Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Thomas McDowell

Freeland,PA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Berwick, PA
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.

General Warehouse Worker

Amazon
Hazleton, PA
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organized warehouse space by moving materials and equipment around as needed.
  • Followed safety procedures while working in the warehouse environment.
  • Cleaned up work areas at the end of each shift to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding product movement within the facility.
  • Followed instructions accurately from written documents such as work orders or voice commands from supervisors or leads.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Picked customer orders accurately according to order sheet specifications.

Landscaper

Own Business
Freeland , PA
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
  • Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
  • Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
  • Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
  • Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.

Sales Associate

James Diamond
Mt Pocono, PA
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hazleton Area High School
Hazle Township, PA
06-2021

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • Palletizing
  • Stock allocation
  • Inventory staging
  • Forklift Operation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Team Player
  • Communication and presentation
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Materials Transport
  • Lift Equipment Operation
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Assembly line experience
  • Barcode scanning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Lifts up to 50 pounds
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Deadline-driven
  • Safety awareness
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • General construction
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • RF scanner
  • General laborer
  • First Aid Certified
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Physically fit and agile

Affiliations

I am highly dependable and have a strong communication, forklift and sales background. I am very eager to learn, and have a strong work ethic. I am dependable and reliable. I am a team player, willing to help out co-workers or administration with whatever tasks I am awarded. I am able to utilize my knowledge of time management and have gone above and beyond to maintain these skills.

Accomplishments

Recognized at my work, and past work as having one of the highest production and assembly tasks and exceeded beyond what was expected of me.

I worked and supervised others in my field training, and within my own landscaping business.

Certification

Fork-lift operator

CPR and BLS certified

Goals

I am eager to learn new skills, easily trainable and successful with same. 

I have worked with Freeland Ambulance while I was in high school as a first responder.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Warehouse Worker

Amazon
12.2023 - 03.2024

Forklift Operator

Dollar Tree Distribution Center
03.2023 - 12.2024

Landscaper

Own Business
06.2022 - 10.2023

Sales Associate

James Diamond
09.2021 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Hazleton Area High School
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