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Zachary Southern

Memphis,TN

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic student dedicated to furthering education and experience in the HVAC/R industry. General labor and contracting experience of 8 years with proper OSHA construction certification. Easy to work with, respectful, and always on time.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Ryder Logistics
Jackson, TN
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.

General Laborer Carpenter

Southern Pride Custom Woodworking
Jackson, TN
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Measured, cut, and shaped wood pieces according to specifications.
  • Used saws, drills and sanders to cut and shape wood and plastic.
  • Provided support to other carpenters during complex installations.
  • Followed blueprints or instructions from supervisors for constructing projects.
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as sanding surfaces or applying preservatives to wood products.
  • Cleaned and maintained shop areas to reduce hazards.

Seasonal Farm Hand

Caldwell Farms
Spring Creek, TN
07.2016 - 01.2018
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
  • Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.

General Laborer

B&B Construction
Jackson, TN
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Followed blueprints closely when constructing frames for new buildings.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.

Education

Vocational Diploma -

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Bartlett
Bartlett
10-2024

GED -

Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA
05-2016

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • OSHA Training

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Construction (2023)
  • HVAC Excellence Electricity (2023)
  • HVAC Excellence AC (2023)
  • Forklift License (2019)

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Ryder Logistics
06.2018 - 03.2020

General Laborer Carpenter

Southern Pride Custom Woodworking
04.2018 - 06.2019

Seasonal Farm Hand

Caldwell Farms
07.2016 - 01.2018

General Laborer

B&B Construction
02.2016 - 12.2016

Vocational Diploma -

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Bartlett

GED -

Dana Hills High School
Zachary Southern