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Calvin Cole

Thibodaux,LA

Summary

Dynamic and safety-focused professional with extensive experience as a Production Forklift Operator at Turner Industries. Proven expertise in forklift operation and team leadership, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Recognized for effectively communicating safety protocols and resolving equipment issues, contributing to a secure and efficient work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Forklift Operator/Rigger

Turner Industries, Geismar, Louisiana
Geismar, LA
05.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Operated a forklift to move, load and unload materials within the production area.
  • Participated actively in team meetings related to safety initiatives or process improvements.
  • Inspected forklifts for safety issues and reported any potential problems to management immediately.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.

Rigger

Brown & Root Industrial Services
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2017 - 04.2024
  • The lead man runs the job when supervision is unavailable and leads the crew.
  • Permit acceptor.
  • Rig up the equipment.
  • Cutting pipe, re-facing, and bolting flanges.
  • Changing the gasket.
  • Installing valves.
  • Perform Hydro's/ISO's torquing and tensioning.

  • Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
  • Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
  • Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.

Crane Rigger

TNT Crane and Rigging
Norco, LA
05.2014 - 10.2017
  • Conducted pre-operational inspections of cranes and related equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating cranes.
  • Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
  • Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
  • Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
  • Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
  • Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.

Service Technician and Equipment Operator

Besco Tubular
Houma, LA
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Adhered to quality assurance procedures during every stage of the service process.
  • Followed all safety protocols while performing work in potentially hazardous environments.
  • Rig and operate torque tools.
  • Followed established safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
  • Rig and operate well-testing equipment.

Education

Associate - Business Management

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
05-2008

Skills

  • TWIC card
  • OSHA
  • Boilermaker/NCCER
  • Safety certification
  • NCCER Advanced Rigger with Signalman
  • Pipefitter helper
  • operator equipment
  • Training and certification
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Safety regulations
  • Team leadership
  • Huet Mets Model 5
  • Excellent communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Safety procedures
  • Reliability
  • Written communication
  • OSHA regulations
  • Equipment problem resoulstion

Certification

  • SAFETY
  • NCCER Advance Rigger with signalman
  • Rig Pass

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Forklift Operator/Rigger

Turner Industries, Geismar, Louisiana
05.2024 - Current

Rigger

Brown & Root Industrial Services
11.2017 - 04.2024

Service Technician and Equipment Operator

Besco Tubular
10.2014 - 04.2016

Crane Rigger

TNT Crane and Rigging
05.2014 - 10.2017

Associate - Business Management

Ashworth College

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