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Ruben Odom

Fairhope,AL

Summary

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. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ace Warehouse
Loxley, AL
01.2022 - Current
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets, and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • 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.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.

Landscape Laborer

Odom Landscaping
Fairhope, AL
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees and bushes.
  • Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trimmed around trees, flower beds and other yard features.

Automotive Technician

Walmart
Fairhope, AL
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.

B Class Outside Machinist

Austal USA Shipbuilding
Mobile, AL
03.2012 - 05.2017

Able Seaman- Unlimited

Madcon Corporation
Pearl River, LA
07.2008 - 07.2011

Able Seaman- Unlimited

Aries Marine Corporation
Lafayette, LA
01.2007 - 06.2008

Maintenance Engineer

Magnolia Trace Inc.
Fairhope, AL
11.2005 - 12.2006

Able Seaman- Unlimited

Edison Chouest Offshore, LLC
Galliano, LA
04.2002 - 10.2005

Education

High School Diploma -

Fairhope High School
Fairhope, AL

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA

Young Memorial Campus
Morgan City, LA

Vocational Trade School Course

Basic Fire Fighting- Personal Survival, First Aide

30 Hours Proficiency Survival Craft

Skills

  • Proficient- Worked on Supply, Research, Diving Anchor
  • Experience- Deep Water Vessel near coast, Deck Hand, Oiler
  • Machinery Rigging, Jet's & Mounting, Searing, Propeller Shaft
  • Small Tanks, Small Shaft Rigging
  • Load Inspection
  • Storage and Stacking
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Safe Moving Operations

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ace Warehouse
01.2022 - Current

Landscape Laborer

Odom Landscaping
09.2021 - 12.2021

Automotive Technician

Walmart
09.2018 - 08.2021

B Class Outside Machinist

Austal USA Shipbuilding
03.2012 - 05.2017

Able Seaman- Unlimited

Madcon Corporation
07.2008 - 07.2011

Able Seaman- Unlimited

Aries Marine Corporation
01.2007 - 06.2008

Maintenance Engineer

Magnolia Trace Inc.
11.2005 - 12.2006

Able Seaman- Unlimited

Edison Chouest Offshore, LLC
04.2002 - 10.2005

High School Diploma -

Fairhope High School

Delgado Community College

Young Memorial Campus

Vocational Trade School Course

Basic Fire Fighting- Personal Survival, First Aide

30 Hours Proficiency Survival Craft
Ruben Odom