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Forklift Operator with Mechanical Aptitude

Location:
Fayetteville, NC
Posted:
December 30, 2025

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Resume:

Steven Paige

Fayetteville, NC *****

*************@*****.***

+1-910-***-****

Seeking a position as a forklift operator in order to utilize my mechanical knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and strong comprehension skills.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Laborer

SOUTHERN COMFORT PAINTING

April 2016 to December 2021

Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes. Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting. Clean walls to ensure proper adherence. Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection. Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs. Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary. Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting. Select and buy paint from vendors. Negotiate prices. Purchase quality brushes. Apply several coats according to paint directions.

Window Installer

GUILFORD GLASS

February 2014 to April 2016

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops. Cut, assemble, fit, and attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, and other structures. Drive trucks to installation sites, and unload mirrors, glass equipment, and tools. Forklift Driver

MID CAROLINA TEMPORARY AGENCY

August 2009 to January 2016

Responsible for using a forklift or other equipment to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and count product and materials. Also being accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and to perform order filler and checker duties.

Forklift Driver

SMITHFIELD PACKAGING

October 2013 to January 2014

Responsible for using a forklift or other equipment to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and count product and materials. Also being accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and to perform order filler and checker duties.

Assembly Technician

TYSON MEXICAN ORIGINALS

March 2012 to September 2013

Receive food items and ensure appropriate storage. Operate food processing equipment. Ensure that all raw food items received are of good quality and appropriate quantity. Sort food items according to their type. Ensure that the same type of food items are stored together. Unpack cans and cartons. Count and record food items. Make sure that frozen food items are stored and rotated properly. Education

High school diploma

Skills

• Glass Installation

• Carpentry

• Drywall

• Warehouse Experience

• Forklift (5 years)

• Reach Truck

• Plastering

• Plumbing

• Construction

• Mechanical Knowledge

• Caulking

• Construction (5 years)

• Load & unload

• Driving

• Forklift

• Construction

• Assembly

• Succession planning

• Carpentry

• Communication skills

• Van driver

• Delivery driver experience

• Manufacturing

• Sales

• Merchandising

• Account management

• Leadership

• Heavy lifting

• Cleaning

• Electrical wiring

• Tractor-trailer

• Automotive repair

• Computer skills

• Outdoor work

• Customer service

• Electrical systems

• Dealership experience



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