Christopher Torres has over 15 years of experience in various industrial and customer service roles. He is bilingual in Spanish and has extensive skills operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, digger derricks, and aerial lift trucks. Currently, he works as a paper and supply operator at Georgia Pacific, where he has taken on several roles including forklift operator, inspector, and wallboard production. He is trained in safety procedures and has a strong work ethic with the ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
1. CHRISTOPHER TORRES
111 Francisco Villa Dr.
Oakley, CA 94561
R8r4lifect@yahoo.com
(925) 978-6441
Education
2005, Freedom High School
High School Diploma
Work Experience
Georgia Pacific: 925-757-2870 Antioch,CA May 2013-Present
Paper & Supply Operator
Dutiesinclude;Beganasa forkliftoperator,andthenlearned2otherpositions. Safelyoperate aforklift
on a dailybasis. Operate aforkliftsafelytomove finishedgoodsintothe warehouse. Responsible
general housekeepingtoensure ourwarehouse standardsare metina safe andprofessional manner.
Thismay include sweeping,consolidationof product,facilitymaintenance,organizingproductandother
tasksas necessary. Assistwithset-ups,troubleshooting,andmakingminormachine adjustments. Meet
or exceedproductionwaste andqualitygoals.Became apaper& supplyoperatortohang up 5,000lbs
paperrollswitha remote controlledcrane andthenmake splicestokeep the boardline runningand
makingour wallboard. Successfullylearnedthe Inspectorpositionwhichisresponsible tosuperviseand
become responsiblefor3 employees while inspectingthe finishedproduct. Workarotating8-12 hour
schedule thatincludesday,swingandgraveyard7 daysa week andthenoff for2 days. Safetyis#1 and
we are responsible towearthe necessary PersonalProtectionEquipmentthatincludes hardhats,safety
glasses,face shield,chemical suit,respirator,earplugs,hearingprotection,steel-toe bootsorsafety
shoesandotherPPE requiredbyspecificjobs.
MCH Electric: 209-835-9755 Tracy, CA June 2012 – January 2013
Laborer
Duties included; Work in trenches to place utility joint trench for electrical, gas, telecom, fiber
optic and CATV, carry, lay and glue PVC pipes together. Work with machinery such as an air
compressor, tampers, hand held powered tools, generators and irons to glue gas pipes together.
Electric conductor pulling, flagging traffic and measure out footages.
Delta Telcom: 925-584-0590 Antioch, CA October 2005 – April 2011
Lineman/Operator
Duties included; Begun as a groundsman and then became a lineman and also an operator to
place and remove telephone poles with a digger derrick truck as well as place and remove steel
anchors into the ground for wire support. Gained experience placing and removing telephone
cables using a bucket truck, operating its boom, buttons and driving it. Climbed telephone poles
to work and maintain them. Worked with machinery and tools such as tampers, chainsaws,
generators, core drills, air impact guns, jackhammers, sawzalls, drills, wench lines, grips, metal
slings and hydraulic tools. Prepared and cleaned trucks inside and out each morning to go out
and complete a full day of work.
2. Lucky’s Supermarket: 925-625-7505 Oakley, CA February 2004 – October 2005
Meat Clerk
Duties included; Helping customers with orders, make sure the displays were well stocked up on
meat, fish and all sales. Closed up the shop making sure the entire department was well cleaned,
sanitized and stocked up.
Oil Can Henry’s: 925-625-1410 Oakley, CA September 2003 – February 2004
Oil Technician
Duties included; Performed a 20-point service oil change which also included checking tire
pressure, topping off any fluids that were low and changing air filters. Cleaned and stocked up
the shop. Helped customers by greeting them and answering any questions concerning their
vehicle.
Lucky’s Supermarket: 925-625-7505 Oakley, CA January 2003 – September 2003
Courtesy Clerk
Duties included; Bagged groceries for customers and helped customers out to their vehicles.
Rounded up shopping carts, clean aisles and floors throughout the store.
McDonalds: 925-754-6114 Oakley, CA February 2001 – January 2003
Drive Thru/Front Cashier
Duties included; Took orders from customers, cleaned the restaurant, and maintained restaurant’s
stock. Worked drive-thru as well as the front walk-up counter.
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Lineman.
Experienced Operator
Ability to work well with my co-workers and achieve the goals and work that has to be
completed.
Well experienced in operating a Terex/ Altec digger derrick to dig holes, hoist and set utility
poles, and life other material.
Experience in operating work trucks, digging, trenching, drilling and ability to work outdoors in
any kind of weather.
Experienced in working aerial or underground construction.
Experienced in climbing telephone poles with or without steps using a safety harness and hooks.
Experienced in working with many kinds of tools from hydraulic, powered and manual.
Experienced in placing, removing, and working on telephone cables.
Experienced in cleaning up the job site after completing a job.
Trained and certified to safely operate a scissor lift.
Trained and certified to safely operate a forklift.
Trained to work near home and travel as well.
Trained to work day, night and rotating shifts.
Part of the Cal OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Great customer service.
3. References
Steve Shipp- Owner of Delta Telcom. (925)-584-0590.
Relationship-Employee of his for four years
John Lucido-Employee at Delta Telcom. (925)-584-0686
Relationship-Co-worker for four years.
Johny Zuniga- Gas Technician for PG&E. (925)783-0671
Relationship-Close friend for 15 years.
Aurelio Diaz- Shift foreman for Georgia Pacific. (925)-331-7549
Relationship- Employee of the company.