Calvin Fairchild
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to excel in diverse environments. Consistently achieves 100% performance in all roles, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients. Skilled in teamwork and focused on meeting the needs of others to enhance overall productivity. Maintains a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to a collaborative workplace culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Shipping Supervisor
Syensqo
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers to optimize delivery schedules and reduce costs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and accuracy in shipments.
- Trained and mentored staff on shipping procedures, safety protocols, and inventory management systems.
- Capturing near misses (potential accidents that could potentially happen). This has reduced injuries in shipping and receiving by 93%.
- Maintained weekly safety talks.
- Reduced cost by 92% overall with OT management. 3rd party Freezer storage and inventory accuracy between both sites
Logistics Specialist
Syensqo
02.2022 - Current
- Utilized SAP, Windows, and Google programs to enhance inventory accuracy.
- Systematically aligned material locations with physical locations across entire facility.
- Established new bin locations and staging areas to improve inventory tracking.
- Collaborated with production operations to ensure materials were properly stocked and accessible.
- Reduced site costs by accurately capturing material quantities for order processing.
Machine Operator/Oven Operator/Forklift Operator
Gill Aerospace Corporation
08.2018 - Current
- Forklift certified
- Built parts for aerospace technology and military (Boeing, NASA, Military)
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using Microsoft word.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
Forklift Operator
Smucker's
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Temp job
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Documented tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Forklift Operator
Rite aid warehouse
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Temp job
- Sorted empty skids
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Berry Plastics
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Forklift certified
- Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Loaded machines with correct materials to maintain proper functioning
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Quatem aviation
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed 4 portions of different airlines loading/ unloading planes to ship or receive dead bodies, animals, laboratory experimented animals, mail, weapons,
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Operated machinery, managed raw material and logged production data.
- Attended training sessions to improve machine operation skills.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated over 100 employees in the airlines industry.
Restaurant Busser
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Cleared, cleaned and sanitized booth and chair cushions and tables.
- Maintained table setting by removing courses as completed and replenishing utensils.
- Swept, mopped and removed debris from dining room floors.
- Supported wait staff by setting up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and bus stations.
- Transported filled bus tubs to kitchen dishwashing area.
- Organized bus cart and returned to side station after each use.
- Washed dishes and disposed of trash in designated receptacles.
- Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
- Went above and beyond expectations by helping with various tasks to support teammates and provide customer service.
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths and highchairs.
- Carried food, dishes, trays or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
Education
Only 1 Year - Art/ Design
Baltimore School For The Arts
Baltimore, MDSome College (No Degree) - Art & Design
CCBC ESSEX
Baltimore, MDHigh School Diploma -
Parkville High School & Center For Math/Science
Parkville, MD06-2010
Skills
- Forklift operation expertise
- Machine and oven operation
- Material handling proficiency
- Logistics inventory specialist
- Shipping supervision
- SAP / Neptune software knowledge
- Windows and Google suite proficiency
- Tool handling skills
- Policy adherence commitment
- Communication and problem-solving skills
- Multitasking efficiency
- PPE compliance awareness
Accomplishments
2024 - Communication & leadership award syensqo
2025 - Reduced company cost on diesel fuel by strategically implementing electric setups for cold storage.
2026 - Syensqo leadership nominee
Timeline
Logistics Shipping Supervisor
Syensqo
02.2022 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Syensqo
02.2022 - Current
Machine Operator/Oven Operator/Forklift Operator
Gill Aerospace Corporation
08.2018 - Current
Forklift Operator
Smucker's
07.2018 - 08.2018
Forklift Operator
Rite aid warehouse
06.2018 - 07.2018
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Berry Plastics
02.2017 - 07.2018
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Quatem aviation
03.2015 - 08.2016
Restaurant Busser
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
01.2015 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Parkville High School & Center For Math/Science
Some College (No Degree) - Art & Design
CCBC ESSEX
Only 1 Year - Art/ Design
Baltimore School For The Arts