Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator
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ZACHARY SKOGLUND
ad5jgs@r.postjobfree.com 985-***-**** Houma, LA 70360 WWW: Bold Profile
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. 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
Turner Industries Hahnville, LA
Hydroblaster
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.
Kentwood Springs Houma, LA
Loader and Unloader
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. Summary
Skills
Experience
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.
Lowes Home Improvment Houma, LA
Customer Experience Sales Floor
Associate
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. Bayou Black Recreation Center Houma,
LA
Lifeguard
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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Houma,
LA
Sales Floor Associate
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. Aaron Pools & Patio Houma, LA
Pool Technician
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.
University of Louisiana At Lafayette Lafayette, LA Some College (No Degree) in Mechanical Engineering Education and Training
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