Derik Smith

Resourceful and highly motivated professional with over 10 years of diverse experience in automotive detailing, warehouse operations, manufacturing, and construction. Recognized for rapid learning ability, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality. Demonstrated capability to quickly master new processes and operate a range of heavy equipment while maintaining high safety standards.

Auto Detailer - Apple Collision - Gallatin, TN

(2024-01)

• Provide comprehensive detailing services for vehicles, boats, and motorcycles.
• Perform interior shampooing, exterior washing, waxing, compounding, and headlight restoration.
• Consistently achieve high customer satisfaction through meticulous cleaning and maintenance.
• Developed expert techniques in removing adhesive residues and restoring vehicle appearance.

Forklift Operator / Material Handler/ Machine Operator - A & C Business Enterprises LLC - Gallatin, TN

(2022-12 - 2023-10)

• Transitioned from warehouse floor work to certified forklift operation within five months.
• Efficiently retrieved and staged orders while ensuring safe and organized material handling.
• Maintained clean and orderly work areas, handling diverse materials including plastic, cardboard, and bulk items.
• Sometimes the Team Leaders or certain Lead Supervisor haven't made it into work yet. I'll cut on the lights, computers, fans, cooling system, starts up machine's.

Propane Filler / Machine Operator - AmeriGas - Gallatin, TN

(2022-04 - 2022-12)

• Responsible for daily preparation and filling of various propane tanks, including grill and commercial sizes.
• Managed inventory by stacking and organizing tanks on pallets to optimize space and safety.
• Certain morning my field supervisor hasn't shown up for work yet, I operate the main gas out in the yard, I operate the sleeve machine where I used to wash off the tanks and sleeve them afterwards before we fills them up. I know how to turn off the machine to fix the unfolded paper for the sleeve for the propane tanks.

Production Operator / Machine Operator - ABC Salga Plastics - Gallatin, TN

(2020-08 - 2021-01)

• Operated multiple production machines and equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated rapid learning and adherence to safety protocols, quickly mastering machine operations.

Asphalt Laborer / Equipment Operator - Water Control Roofing - Gallatin, TN

(2016-10 - 2019-05)

• Operated heavy machinery and hand tools for roofing and pitch work on various projects including commercial and educational facilities.
• Executed tasks such as roof tear-offs, spud bar operations, and TPO roofing with precision and safety.
• Worked on high-profile sites including General Mills, Alcoa, and TVA plants.

Grinder Operator (LOTO) - ABC Technologies 2 - Gallatin, TN

(2018-05 - 2019-03)

• Advanced from production worker to operating specialized grinders for manufacturing parts.
• Managed up to eight different grinding machines, ensuring high-quality production and adherence to technical specifications.

High School Diploma - Biology Focus - G.W. Carver High School (1999-08 - 2002-06)