Keith Cates
Berea
Summary
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!!!
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Reach Truck Driver/ Forklift/Maintenance Technician
EnerSys
Richmond
11.2024 - 11.2025
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
10.2021 - 08.2024
Inspected all parts before shipped to Toyota in Georgetown ky. Zero tolerance for bad parts getting by.
Truck Driver
Collins trucking
Richmond
11.2014 - 02.2020
Drove a 26ft box truck. & hotshot sometimes in between.
Press Operator/ maintenance technician helper.
KI-USA
Berea
08.2010 - 05.2013
Operated Manuel press @ automatic press.
Fixed dies in the die/ maintenance Room.
Concrete Form Carpenter
D.W.Wilburn Inc.
Lexington
05.2007 - 05.2009
Formed concrete using Simon’s forms. Cut & tie Rebar. Wall ties and pins.
Lead Flooring Installer
Longs flooring
Richmond
08.2004 - 09.2007
- 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.
Installed carpet, vinyl, hardwood, & tile.
Carpenter
Rays Construction
Richmond
05.1990 - 09.2004
- 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.
Done complete turnkey homes. Poured the foundation , all the way up to putting the shingles on the roof.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
Education
Ged
Frankfort, KYSkills
Built houses for 13 years
Poured & formed concrete for 13 years
Have manufacturing experience in the automobile industry
Have been a maintenance technician, &
Trained as a maintenance technician with basic plc’s
Took dies completely apart by number and used a ice blowing machine to clean the diesel and put them back together
Timeline
Certified Reach Truck Driver/ Forklift/Maintenance Technician
EnerSys
11.2024 - 11.2025
Quality inspector/ maintenance technician
VuTeq
10.2021 - 08.2024
Truck Driver
Collins trucking
11.2014 - 02.2020
Press Operator/ maintenance technician helper.
KI-USA
08.2010 - 05.2013
Concrete Form Carpenter
D.W.Wilburn Inc.
05.2007 - 05.2009
Lead Flooring Installer
Longs flooring
08.2004 - 09.2007
Carpenter
Rays Construction
05.1990 - 09.2004
Ged