Adrian Grimes

Certified Forklift Operator

Hurst, TX 76053

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+1-903-***-****

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Work Experience

Sales Associate

Sign It Drive It - Denton, TX

December 2022 to Present

Cold calling leads as well responding to walk ups who are interested in buying a vehicle. In the past I also sold vacuum cleaners door to door. Grueling work but it was fun and challenging. I enjoyed the competitive nature of the job. It’s a lot like the job I’m currently at. OSHA Certified Forklift Operator

Fort Worth Hope Center - Fort Worth, TX

October 2022 to Present

Performed maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other transport vehicles.

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Secured stacks of packages on machines to prevent movement and damage.

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Prevented shortages by updating material counts and placed orders for new materials.

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Used radios to communicate with other team members and streamline work processes.

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Loaded and unloaded packages and merchandise from industrial trucks.

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Labeled and packaged merchandise for shipping and storage.

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Placed and arranged items and packages on pallets for transport.

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Reported damaged and misplaced items to supervisors and took steps to avoid further complications.

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Cleaned spills and removed obstructions from forklift driving paths.

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Transported materials and equipment to production work stations.

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Inspected machinery for signs of corrosion and damage and performed routine calibrations.

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Combined pallets for incoming goods and deliveries.

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Identified workplace safety hazards and reported findings to supervisors.

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Manually or mechanically loaded or unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or

• other transport vehicles.

Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products

• for transport to designated areas.

Moved controls to drive gasoline- and electric-powered trucks, cars and tractors and transport materials

• between loading, processing and storage areas.

Inspected product load for accuracy and safely moved it around warehouse and facility to ensure timely and

• complete delivery.

Moved levers and controls that operated lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists,

• and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport and stack material. Weighed materials and products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels.

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Operated and tended automatic stacking, loading, packaging and cutting machines.

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Signaled workers to discharge, dump, or level materials.

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Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging

• batteries, fueling and replacing liquefied-gas tank. Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments, such as graders, plows, rollers, or winch cables

• to tractors, using hitch pins.

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.)

USW - Hobbs, NM

August 2015 to August 2017

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Barber NMJC - Hobbs, NM

September 2008 to September 2010

High School Diploma

Clovis High School - Clovis, NM

May 1991 to May 1993

Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication Pallet Construction

• Time Management Load Inspection

• Safe Moving Operations Fast Reaction Time

• Material Handling Physical Strength and Stamina

• Lift Equipment Operation Materials Handling and Transport

• Material Handling Equipment Storage and Stacking

• Equipment Inspection Teamwork and Collaboration

• Loading and Unloading PPE Compliance

• Routine Equipment Maintenance Forklift Operator Certification

• Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation

• Maintenance Tasks OSHA Workplace Safety

• Communication skills

• Microsoft Excel

• Customer service I worked for Kirby Vacuums selling door to door and did very well there. I am capable and highly motivated (5 years)

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

Additional Information

• I worked for Kirby Vacuums selling door to door. I did well. That job was pure commission. I've also worked for Phase 2 call center calling previous customers to resign with there service providers. I loved it.

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