AUSTIN GUPTON
Linden
Summary
Adept in machine and equipment operation with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Leveraged problem-solving and teamwork to enhance project completion rates, significantly reducing downtime. Skilled in forklift operation and materials handling, consistently ensuring quality and adherence to production standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/Ground Hand
Mastec
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced team performance with clear communication and support during complex tasks.
- Operated machinery for consistent quality and adherence to production standards.
- Conducted regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures.
- Coordinated workflow for seamless production and minimized downtime.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Ensured proper use of tools and equipment, reducing the likelihood of accidents or injuries on the job site.
- Supported the completion of projects on schedule by assisting in trenching, digging, and cable installation tasks.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while marking utility locations according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
VMI Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Reduced stockouts, maintaining optimal inventory levels through efficient replenishment strategies.
- Trained new VMI technicians on best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing lean principles into daily operations.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Solar Panel Installer
Horne Brothers Construction
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Installed solar panels on multiple residential and commercial properties to meet customer requirements.
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
Fayetteville06-2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Forklift operation
- Production work
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Operator/Ground Hand
Mastec
12.2023 - 07.2024
Solar Panel Installer
Horne Brothers Construction
12.2020 - 02.2021
VMI Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
02.2020 - 09.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
05.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
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