EARNEST WATTS III
Birmingham, AL 35226
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Skills
●Forklift Driver
●Technical Skills (basic data entry, typing, copying and printing documents, emailing)
●Clear communication skills
●Critical thinking (decision making, problem solving, planning)
●Attention to detail (Quality control, inspection procedures, observational and situational awareness)
●Interpersonal skills
●Time management skills (punctuality and prioritizing urgent projects)
●Customer service skill (friendly attitude, assertiveness, positivity)
●Adaptability
Experience
December 2023 - Present
FedEx Ground, Bessemer, AL – Package Handler
●Sort, scan, load and unload packages off conveyor belt into van/truck, in a fast paste environment
●Weigh labeled scanned packages and sort packages in a fast paste environment
●Using proper safety measures efficiently while maintaining a professional appearance at all times
December 2023 - Present
Whataburger, Birmingham, AL – Restaurant Trainer
●Responsible for collaborating with in-unit and above-unit Operations and Field Training Leadership to identify training needs and recommend training strategies for assigned location
●Training new hirers on the make-up table, the grill, the fry station, the front counter cashier, the drive-thur cashier, the stocking walk-in freezer, the dish room, the dining area, the monitoring inventory and outdoor up-keep
●Responsible for helping to maintain a clean public area and employee break area, including mopping, sweeping, sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces, gathering and emptying waste containers, if need be.
February 2023 - October 2023
Costco Wholesale, Birmingham, AL - Environmental Service Technician
●Responsible for maintaining clean public area and employee break area, including mopping, sweeping, sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces, gathering and emptying waste containers
●Filled maintenance orders and managed supply inventory
●Ordered tools and supplies
●Took on additional job duties, front end bagging, assist tire shop as needed (due to prior training as tire tech with Costco)
October 2021 - February 2023
Metal Plate Galvanizing Plant 2, Birmingham, AL - Finisher/Material Handler
●Grinding, sanding and filling uneven surfaces, polishing and coating metal, and etching decorative details to perfection
●Certified forklift driver, within the company
●Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory
●Delivering production materials and supplies where needed
●Contributes to team orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area
Education
MONTH 1999 - MONTH 2001
Job Corps Center, Gadsden, AL - Carpenter Certificate
Job Corps Center, Gadsden, AL - Diploma