DAVID THOMAS
Moncks Corner, SC *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Reputation for staying calm and poised even in stressful circumstances. Offering exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Skills
• Corrective Actions
• Task Prioritization
• Safety Procedures
• Meeting Participation
Work History
Crew Leader, 03/2023 to Current
WestRock – North Charleston, SC
• Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
• Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
• Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
• Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
• Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
• Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain safe work environment.
Sr. Utility Operator, 03/2020 to Current
WestRock – North Charleston, SC
• Safely operated heavy machinery such as crimpers and banders.
• Restock finishing materials.
• Refinish rolls.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance work with maintenance personnel. Utility Operator, 03/2010 to Current
WestRock – North Charleston, SC
• Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift with clamp attachment and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
• Maintained inventory and locations to 99 percent accuracy using computerized warehouse management system.
• Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
• Reviewed and followed computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped.
• Interacted professionally and regularly with customers, operators, supervisors and other personnel and enhanced business success.
• Operated computer programs to load finished products and generated BOLs. Jr Utility Operator, 03/2008 to Current
WestRock – North Charleston, SC
• Ensuring the customer get a quality load of paper that arrives in the same condition as it left.
• Possess the ability to apply general load practices after reading load plans and properly use dunnage materials
Shipping Forklift Operator, 05/1992 to 03/2008
WestRock – Summerville, SC
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
• Loaded and unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for shipping needs.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Loading and unloading Tram with green or dried lumber for processing. Education
GED: 05/1982
Berkley High School - Berkley, MI