TARIQ HORTON
Atlanta
Summary
Knowledgeable HVAC student. Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems with focus on quality and efficiency. Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving technical issues to enhance system performance. Applied critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal operation and customer satisfaction.
Well-versed in testing connections, repairing components and charging refrigeration systems. Demonstrated success in working alone or as part of a team to complete refrigeration maintenance, repairs and installations quickly and accurately.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Crane Operator
Southern Aluminum Finishing Co
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
Education
Hvac Certification - HVAC
Lincoln Technical Institute
Atlanta, GA02-2026
Associate of Arts - Mass Communication
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA06-2019
High School Diploma -
Langston Hughes High School
Fairburn, GA04-2017
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Team player
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Maintenance and repair
- Technical troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring
- System troubleshooting
- Soldering
- Welding techniques
- Piping and brazing
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- Analytical thinker
- Refrigeration systems
- Gas furnaces
- Leak checks
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course Certificate – U.S Department of Labor.
- Advanced Forklift Operator Certification - Forklift University.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
03.2021 - 12.2024
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
11.2020 - 11.2022
Crane Operator
Southern Aluminum Finishing Co
06.2016 - 12.2020
Hvac Certification - HVAC
Lincoln Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - Mass Communication
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
High School Diploma -
Langston Hughes High School
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