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Tony Edwards

Hampton,VA

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in FORKLIFT paired with 4 years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Tidewater Staffing Inc
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.

Welder Helper

Tidewater Staffing Inc
04.2019 - 02.2022
  • Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.

Warehouse Lead

Tidewater Staffing Inc
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

Education

No Degree - Forklift

LIFTOFF

No Degree - Welding

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Packing and Scanning
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • RFID Systems
  • Stock Management
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • Safety Awareness
  • Operate Forklift
  • Shipping Operations

Certification

  • Certified FORKLIFT, LIFTOFF - 3 MONTHS
  • Licensed WELDER - 1 YEAR

Timeline

Warehouse Lead

Tidewater Staffing Inc
08.2020 - 01.2021

Welder Helper

Tidewater Staffing Inc
04.2019 - 02.2022

Forklift Operator

Tidewater Staffing Inc
02.2019 - 07.2022

No Degree - Forklift

LIFTOFF

No Degree - Welding

Tidewater Community College
Tony Edwards