Keith Cates

Skilled Reach Truck Driver with experience in operating and maintaining equipment for safe and efficient warehouse operations. Strengths include thorough knowledge of safety procedures, ability to work under pressure, and exceptional organizational skills. Have consistently improved efficiency in previous roles through effective communication and proactive problem-solving.

I could always learn anything fast in my life. Never took me long to master whatever it was I was trying to learn. I'm a hard worker! I never miss work!!!

Certified Reach Truck Driver/Forklift/Maintenance Technician - EnerSys - Richmond, KY

(2024-11 - 2025-11)

Operated Reach truck and forklift. Was training on maintenance crew on electrical equipment. Just started working on plc's and getting to where I understood the basics. And got laid off.

Quality inspector/maintenance technician - VuTeq - Georgetown, KY

(2021-10 - 2024-08)

Inspected all parts before shipped to Toyota in Georgetown ky. Zero tolerance for bad parts getting by.

Truck Driver - Collins trucking - Richmond, KY

(2014-11 - 2020-02)

Drove a 26ft box truck. & hotshot sometimes in between.

Press Operator/maintenance technician helper - KI-USA - Berea, KY

(2010-08 - 2013-05)

Operated Manuel press @ automatic press. Fixed dies in the die/maintenance Room.

Concrete Form Carpenter - D.W.Wilburn Inc. - Lexington, KY

(2007-05 - 2009-05)

Formed concrete using Simon's forms. Cut & tie Rebar. Wall ties and pins.

Lead Flooring Installer - Longs flooring - Richmond, KY

(2004-08 - 2007-09)

Installed carpet, vinyl, hardwood, & tile.

• Led installation projects, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
• Supervised team members, providing guidance and training on installation techniques.
• Coordinated with clients to understand flooring preferences and project requirements.

Carpenter - Rays Construction - Richmond, KY

(1990-05 - 2004-09)

Done complete turnkey homes. Poured the foundation, all the way up to putting the shingles on the roof.

• Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial projects using various materials.
• Operated power tools and equipment safely in diverse job site conditions.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within specifications.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.

GED - Frankfort, KY (1995-08)