Zachary Skoglund
Houma,LA
Summary
Skilled forklift operator with 2.5 years experience loading and unloading trailers. A proficient and consistent heavy lifter with incredible stamina. Hardworking young man who is extremely adaptable and can work more than 12 hours per day. Skilled at moving freight either by hand or with heavy equipment. Knowledge of keeping track of inventory.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydroblaster
Turner Industries
Hahnville, LA
12.2023 - Current
- Hydroblast chlorine cells
- Build chlorine cells
- Operate forklift
- Operate tractor
- Maintain cleanliness of the area
- Safely handled and stored cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections for safety compliance.
- Loaded/unloaded trucks with industrial equipment safely.
- Followed proper lifting techniques when moving heavy objects manually.
- Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases and security events to appropriate departments.
- Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
Loader and Unloader
Kentwood Springs
Houma, LA
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted physical inventory counts and updated system records.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Communicated load, product or pallet issues to supervisor.
- Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment
- Sorted and organized inventory in warehouse facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of received and shipped goods.
- Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
Customer Experience Sales Floor Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Houma, LA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in visual merchandising tasks, creating attractive displays.
- Monitored merchandise inventory for loss prevention purposes.
- Assessed customer needs through active listening skills.
- Loaded product such as lumber, concrete, and sand into customers’ vehicles.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Trained new employees on sales floor procedures and protocols.
Lifeguard
Bayou Black Recreation Center
Houma, LA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Provided waivers and other safety documents for patrons to sign for legal guidelines.
- Administered first aid and emergency medical assistance when needed.
- Conducted swimming lessons for children and adults of all skill levels.
- Assisted with special events such as races or competitions at resort facilities.
- Inspected recreational areas to satisfy cleanliness guidelines and remove debris.
Sales Floor Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Houma, LA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding stock deliveries and issues.
- Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Assisted customers in selecting products, providing excellent service.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of store products and promotions.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Prepared shipping documents for domestic and international shipments.
- Maintained accurate records of received and shipped goods.
Pool Technician
Aaron Pools & Patio
Houma, LA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Implemented quality control measures in all repair work performed.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules for clients.
- Provided technical support for complex installation projects.
- Took measurements and evaluated dimensions of surrounding area to correctly install new machinery.
- Laid concrete surrounding pools.
- Drove trailers with pool cleaning and building supplies.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Pump operation
- First Aid Training
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Safety Procedures Adherence
- Damage Prevention
- Power Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Physical Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Heavy Lifting
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Basic Mathematics
- Decision-Making
- Forklift Operation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Warehouse Safety
- Loading and unloading
- Freight Handling
Timeline
Hydroblaster
Turner Industries
12.2023 - Current
Loader and Unloader
Kentwood Springs
06.2021 - 12.2023
Customer Experience Sales Floor Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2020 - 06.2021
Lifeguard
Bayou Black Recreation Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Floor Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
11.2018 - 08.2019
Pool Technician
Aaron Pools & Patio
06.2018 - 09.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette