Elton Goodman
New Britain, CT *****
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced welder, grinder and skilled forklift operator that is willing and able to learn new information. Dependable, hardworking, and self- motivated individual who is also, organized, flexible and a team player
Willing to relocate to: New Britain, CT - Hartford, CT Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Warehouse Associate
Whole Foods Warehouse-Cheshire, CT
September 2019 to August 2023
restocking shelves, accepting incoming orders, processing and packing orders, counting inventory and ensuring orders are shipped in a timely manner.
Selector
Burris Logistics-Rocky Hill, CT
January 2019 to September 2019
assembling and selecting cases from pick slots for store orders in a correct, efficient, useful manner Produce Clerk
Fresh Point-Hartford, CT
February 2018 to January 2019
Stocking fruits and vegatables
Count number of produce
Use the fork lift to transfer from one department to another Communicate with Team leaders about damaged product Sheeter Operator/Mixer
Severance Foods-Hartford, CT
2015 to February 2018
• Work 3rd shift at warehouse
• Operate sheeter to produce dough for making chips
• Drive forklift to and from warehouse to obtain material for the mixers
• Unload forklift and pack materials onto the shelves
• Maintain clean and safe work area
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Sardillis-Hartford, CT
2013 to 2015
Shipping&Receiving
• Operate vehicles and power equipment, such as fork lift, pallet jacks and chain saws
• Organized and secured materials stored in boxes and pallets before transporting them to other areas provided
• Maintained a safe and clean work area and warehouse for co-workers and customers
• Completed forklift operator training and followed all safety rules and regulations Landscaper
DOT-Uncasville, CT
2010 to 2012
Uncasville, CT 2010-2012
LANDSCAPER
• Operated vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chains saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws
• Mowed or edged lawns, using power mowers or edgers
• Shoveled snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas
• Cared for established lawns by mulching, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or Edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Used hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
• Pruned or trimmed trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Provided proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or others grounds features
Forklift Operator
Taylor and Flenn-Windsor, CT
2007 to 2010
• Operated industrial forklift while transporting products to different areas in the warehouse
• Organized and secured materials stored in boxes and pallets before transporting them to other areas provide
• Maintained a safe and clean work area and warehouse for co-workers and customers
• Completed forklift operator training and followed all safety rules and regulations
• Turned dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints Welder/Grinder
• Worked as a part of a team to deliver various items including meted metal to company locations
• Grinded and welded cooled metal, material into specifically designed shapes
• Ensured proper position for welding by clamping holding component parts
• Notified supervisor when faulty operation of equipment or defective materials was detected
• Examined pieces for defects then measured to ensure they met company specifications
• Utilized safety equipment and followed safety rules and regulations at all times
• Started, monitored, and adjusted robotic welding production lines 43 Lackawanna Street ●Hartford, CT 06106● 860-***-****● **************@*****.*** Store Clerk/Assistant Manager
Save-A-Lot-Hartford, CT
2004 to 2007
• Assisted in removing stock from delivery trucks and transported into warehouse stock room
• Examined new inventory to ensure there were no defects then verified against shipment records
• Re-arranged and organized stock based on current promotions as well as corporate guidelines
• Cleaned all display cases, shelves and aisles using commercial cleaning products Prep Cook
International House of Pancakes-West Hartford, CT
1995 to 2002
• Prepared food items such as hamburgers as per the standards that are required
• Received the customers pleasantly, took their orders, communicated orders to kitchen staff, served orders and prepared bills
• Adhered to the quality and work standards of the chain
• Maintained the equipments such as oven and grill
• Maintained cleanliness in the work areas
Education
High school or equivalent in GED
Adult Education - Bloomfield, CT
September 2008 to June 2009
Skills
• Forklift Operator (10+ years)
• osha (2 years)
• Communications
• Inventory
• forklift
• Receptionist
• Machine Operator
• Quality Control
• Maintenance
• Load & Unload
• Produce Experience
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification