Deshawn L Smith
Houston, TX 77073
*******.*******@*****.***
Objective
Pursuing a job with a manufacturing or warehouse company where I can use my experience as an experienced Forklift Driver to become a valuable asset. I am a very eager person, who’s always up for a challenge and I have the ability to meet deadlines and efficiently work with others in the department.
HISTORY
June 2015- Present: ISCO Industries
Heavy equipment operator of a pipe yard who safely and accurately calculate, build and assemble customer orders to prepare them for delivery, inner-yard transfer or customer pick-up.
Operate sit down forklifts and Skytrack
Carefully locate, pack, and load materials for delivery onto trucks in cooperation with the truck drivers.
Unload/stock incoming material from vendors and store information data
Other responsibilities include: Handling and organizing all materials to minimize damage, operating forklift equipment and performing routine maintenance during down time, safely and neatly maintaining storage areas, entry and exit points, and all high traffic avenues of the facilities to allow for unobstructed safe passage. Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap. Material Handler.
Professionally and courteously assist all customers as they enter the yard for material pick-up or returns.
October 2014-May 2015: Stevens Towing Shipyard & Marine Repairs, Meggett, SC
General Laborer/helper
Forklift operator (sit-down)
Repair ships, barges, and tug boats
Performed routine safety checks on equipment ensuring safe operations
August 2013-September 2014: IFA-ROTORION, Ladson SC
Responsibilities included: Using forklift to pull orders, working in the receiving and shipping department, picking, packing, and doing inventory.
Performed shipping and receiving duties.
Warehouse/Material handler
Forklift operator (sit-down/stand-up)
Dock receiver (verify and label parts off containers)
Drive Shaft Assembler/Balancer
May 2012-August 2013: Wabco Compressors, Charleston, SC
Assemble air compressors
Run horning machine (machine used to cut diameter of compressor)
Ran small press
Performed leak test and calibrations
Use of various gauges and small hand tools (air gauge, pressure gauge, air ratchet, etc)
January 2010-2012: Husquavarna Home Products, Orangeburg, SC
Assemble lawn mower parts
Run press machine (cut parts to be assembled)
Repair electrical issues (soldering wire, rerouting wires, crimping and clamping wires found in dash harness)
Use of various hand tools
September 2004-August 2009: Lewis Tree Service, Charleston, SC
Trim trees from over power lines
Operate bucket truck
Utilize all appropriate PPE
Keep work environment clean and clear of debris (keep grounds)
Demonstrate and practice application of knots (used for proper climbing)
Practice electrical safety
April 2002-September 2004: Holset Engineering, Charleston, SC
Assembler/ fabricator
Run arbor press
Assemble small parts for single units
Assemble parts with solder, clamps, fasteners, cement, etc.
Use of various hand tools
Education
May 2001: Garrett Academy of Technology, Charleston, SC
Pre-Engineering
Skills
Use of air drill, mechanical and press riveter, various wrenches, certified press operator, Level 5 electrical operator (basic assembly line electrician), routine air and pressure gauges
References Available upon Request