David Vasquez
Ladyville Village,Belize District
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
Bowen & Bowen Ltd
Ladyville Village
10.2021 - Current
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Part-Time Maintenance Technician
Hulse Apartments
Belize City
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Ladyville RC Primary School
Ladyville District 09.2008 - 06.2017
Diploma - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Ladyville Technical Highschool
Ladyville District 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Order picking and processing
Route logs
Team Player
Materials handling
Safe driver
General laborer
Forklift Operation
Lifts up to 50 pounds
Safety standards and protocols
Optimizing efficiency
Material packaging
Materials transport
Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Bowen & Bowen Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Part-Time Maintenance Technician
Hulse Apartments
06.2019 - 06.2020
Diploma - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Ladyville Technical Highschool
09.2017 - 06.2021
Ladyville RC Primary School
09.2008 - 06.2017