Blair Freeman
Beech Island,SC
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Avara Pharmaceuticals
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Insulation Installer (apprenticeship)
Adams Insulation And Gutters
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Climbed ladders, worked with hand tools, drills, pumps and other hand-held and electrical equipment necessary for installing insulation.
- Maintained high standard of clean-up before leaving job sites, completing necessary touch-up work and clean-up to avoid leaving property owners to deal with dust or debris.
- Worked with variety of insulation material types in residential and commercial settings.
- Completed can foaming and caulking as necessary around windows, doors and other features, exercising good judgement and caution in avoiding excess foam application in any area.
- Installed ventilation and other necessary products in homes, working in attics, basements and crawlspaces and achieving structural integrity in tight or hard-to-reach spaces.
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Maintained equipment according to manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer Operator
Graves Construction And Drilling
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
Tire Installer
John Deere
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
Concrete Construction Laborer
Georgia-Lina Precast
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
Warehouse Employee
Pepsi Bottling Group
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Warehouse/Warehouse Worker/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Premier Packing
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Satellite Installation Technician
Mas Tec Advanced Technologies
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained excellent levels of customer service by efficiently meeting customer needs for all types of satellite systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues in order to determine appropriate repair procedures.
- Set up and programmed devices and educated customers on use.
- Tested existing equipment for functionality, quickly and accurately diagnosing problems to provide comprehensive solutions.
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in technology to offer customers updated equipment and provide accurate and thorough operation demonstrations.
Night Crew Stocker
Winn Dixie Grocery Store
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Conducted daily inventory counts and verified accuracy of product levels.
- Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
Loader/Unloader/Warehouse Package Handler
UPS
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing packages and shipments for future reference.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Security Forces (U.S. Air Force Police)
USAF
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Performed law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations
- Performed police duties to assure the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of individuals through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, agency rules, and regulations
- Trained to testify in court and take measurements and photographs of crime and accident scenes
- Trained to be first responder to all types of emergencies or volatile situations such as terrorist attacks, hostage/barricaded situations, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, robberies, hazardous material incidents, and other emergencies
- Secured and processed crime scenes, conducted preliminary investigations, gathered evidence, obtained witness statements and, if necessary, detained suspects
- Trained to proficiency with 9mm semi-automatic pistol, and other firearms such as M-4/M-16 shotgun, and other special weapons or ordnance
- Trained in computerized investigations systems
- Provided specialized traffic control services
Education
High School Diploma -
North Augusta High School
North Augusta, SC03.2012
Associate of Science -
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC03.2012
Skills
- Daily Vehicle Assessments
- Trench Work
- Ground Disturbance Oversight
- Backhoe Operation
- Site Bulldozing
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Roadway Grading
- Construction
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
01.2022 - 09.2023
Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Avara Pharmaceuticals
03.2021 - 03.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer Operator
Graves Construction And Drilling
01.2021 - 01.2022
Tire Installer
John Deere
03.2020 - 03.2021
Concrete Construction Laborer
Georgia-Lina Precast
03.2020 - 03.2021
Warehouse Employee
Pepsi Bottling Group
03.2020 - 03.2021
Insulation Installer (apprenticeship)
Adams Insulation And Gutters
03.2019 - 03.2022
Warehouse/Warehouse Worker/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Premier Packing
03.2019 - 03.2020
Satellite Installation Technician
Mas Tec Advanced Technologies
03.2018 - 03.2019
Night Crew Stocker
Winn Dixie Grocery Store
03.2017 - 03.2018
Loader/Unloader/Warehouse Package Handler
UPS
03.2017 - 03.2018
Security Forces (U.S. Air Force Police)
USAF
03.2013 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
North Augusta High School
Associate of Science -
Charleston Southern University
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