Paul Cannon
Salisbury
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity with experience supporting material and inventory operations. Practiced in securing large loads to minimize damage. Physically fit and reliable with superior work ethic and commitment to supporting team needs. Trained in warehouse operations and safety.
Im moving to the Salisbury area and am looking for a permanent position, so I can be at home with my wife and kids.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Manager
High Harvest CBD
Oak City
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Operated forklifts to move products safely within the warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments to ensure timely distribution of CBD products.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to maintain safety standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory by organizing products for easy access and tracking movement.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Maintained clean work areas to support a safe and organized warehouse environment.
- Followed safety guidelines during all lifting and transporting tasks to prevent accidents.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes for timely deliveries.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in the warehouse environment.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
Ironworker/Millwright
Eastern Omni
Greenville
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial construction projects.
- Installed and secured steel beams, columns, and reinforcements in various structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance during operations.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Documented repair processes and maintenance activities for compliance records.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
Ironworker/Millwright
INCO INC
Rocky Mount
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial construction projects.
- Installed and secured steel beams, columns, and reinforcements in various structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance during operations.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
Ironworker/Millwright/Structural Welder
SHUTDOWNS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Oak City
04.1996 - 04.2009
- Fabricated and assembled steel structures for various construction projects.
- Installed reinforcement bars to strengthen concrete structures effectively.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure safety compliance on job sites.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate construction execution.
- Conducted inspections of work areas to identify hazards and maintain safety standards.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Installed and repaired machinery in various industrial settings nationwide.
- Conducted preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Collaborated with teams to coordinate shutdown schedules and task assignments.
- Operated tools such as welders, grinders, and lifts for maintenance tasks.
- Inspected equipment for wear and tear, recommending necessary upgrades.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
Farm Equipment Operator
Cannon Family Farms
Oak City
01.1990 - 11.1996
- Operated tractors and tillage equipment for soil preparation and planting.
- Maintained and repaired farm machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted with harvest operations using combines and other harvesting equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential issues.
- Inspected machinery to ensure proper functioning before use.
- Maintained records of crops planted, fertilizers used, and crop yields.
- Operated tractors, combines, and other farm equipment to plow, cultivate, and harvest crops.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
Education
GED
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Warehouse safety compliance
- Lull Forklift operator
- Ironworker
- Millwright
- Structural welding including MIG and TIG
- Industrial construction/ SHUT DOWN WORK ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Manager
High Harvest CBD
01.2023 - 03.2026
Ironworker/Millwright
Eastern Omni
01.2020 - 02.2022
Ironworker/Millwright
INCO INC
01.2011 - 04.2015
Ironworker/Millwright/Structural Welder
SHUTDOWNS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
04.1996 - 04.2009
Farm Equipment Operator
Cannon Family Farms
01.1990 - 11.1996
GED